Automatic handling system for a bag system
US6890442B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/60
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a method and apparatus for the automatic handling of bag systems in an installation. The method includes the steps of loading at least one bag system having a primary bag containing a body fluid such as blood and a secondary bag into a handling device, wherein the bag system is placed in a position such that no filtering of the body fluid takes place; automatically actuating the handling device so that the bag system is moved to a position wherein filtering occurs; and unloading the bag system from in the handling device when all the filtrate is received in the secondary bag.
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