Blood component preparation (BCP) device and method of use thereof
US6605223B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04B2009/143
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An automated blood separation method and apparatus is described that allows for the separation of multiple units of blood simultaneously. The method and apparatus reliably and quickly separates blood into its components. An auto-balancing feature within the apparatus automatically preferably compensates for the changing state of imbalance, thereby eliminating the need for additional balancing steps during the separation process. The apparatus has a rotor into which a plurality of cassettes can be inserted. The cassettes have a number of sections for the containment of the whole blood and for the separated blood components, which are contained in disposable bags. The rotor is placed into a centrifuge assembly, and the blood components are then separated and transferred to the bags in the individual sections of the cassettes. Means for including secondary separation devices such as filters is included. The manufacturing information regarding the lot identities used and the conditions under which each unit was processed is also included.
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