Container for fine separation of blood and blood components
US4975186A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 29, 1985 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J1/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Blood and blood component container having in continuous communication therewith a receptacle adapted to receive and define a given component or sub-component when contents in the container are separated. In preferred embodiments, the container is a flexible bag having a tapered portion adjacent the receptacle to assist migration of a given component or sub-component into the receptacle during centrifugation and at least a portion of the container is supported by a cup-like device, the inner surface of which conforms to the outer surface of the bag and communicating receptacle.
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