System and method for collecting plasma
US12377204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2045 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/207
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for collecting plasma includes determining the weight, height, and hematocrit of a donor, and calculating a donor plasma volume and a target plasma collection volume. The target plasma collection volume is based on the donor plasma volume and a target percentage of plasma. The method then withdraws blood from the donor through a line connected to a blood component separation device, and introduces anticoagulant into the withdrawn blood. The blood component separation device separates the blood into a plasma component and a second blood component, and the plasma component is collected from the blood component separation device and into a plasma collection container. The method may then calculate the volume of pure plasma collected within the plasma collection container, and continue processing/collecting until the calculated volume of pure plasma equals the target plasma collection volume.
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