Platelet collection system
US6325750A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S383/904
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A blood platelet collection system includes a bucket having wells 24, 26 adapted to receive a bag system therein. The bag system includes a pair of compartmented containers. Each container includes a collection bag 12, 16 and an adjacent inflatable bag 22, 28 and is preferably an integrated structure made of three sheets 52, 54, 56. After centrifugation, the inflatable bags are caused to expand, in turn, to transfer blood components between the collection bags via tube 14.
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