Apparatus and process for conditioning organic fluid
US6719715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/75
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides apparatus for conditioning organic fluid for subsequent use in a medical procedure. The apparatus includes a cabinet having a secure environment and a door providing the only access to the environment. An input system is provided for transporting a organic fluid charge from a source to the cabinet and a container is removably contained in the secure environment and coupled to the charge input system to receive the charge. Stressors are coupled to the cabinet and positioned for operation to create a conditioned charge in the container An output system is coupled to the container and includes a receiver for the conditioned charge. The apparatus also includes a needle hub wherein a first end of the needle may be inserted intramuscularly while a second end of the needle projects beyond the patient's tissue and the second end being shielded. The apparatus also includes a heat sealing device for a thermoplastic medical tubing, thereby providing a sealed and closed batch system for treatment of the charge and thus reducing the risk of contamination of the charge, reducing the risk of cross contamination between charges, and reducing the risk of the charge contacting…
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