Mobile, self-contained blood collection system and method
US5232437A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/8225
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for collection of blood components, such as plasma, from donors are provided. One method includes the steps of collecting a unit of whole blood from a donor; forcing the collected blood unit through a plasma separator; accumulating the plasma in a container; and returning concentrated cells to the donor. One system includes a disposable blood collection set and a reusable fixture into which the collection set can be mounted. The fixture is operated by a self-contained energy source, requiring no exterior electrical connection or other external source of energy.
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