Integrated automatic blood processing unit
US7037428B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/12
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system for automatically processing blood components is described. The system includes a console, which contains all motors, pumps, sensors, valves and control circuitry, and a unique disposable set that includes a cassette supporting a centrifuge with an improved design, pump interfaces with an improved design, component and solution bags, and tubing. Various processes are implemented using a specific disposable set for each process which allows automatic identification of the process to be performed the console.
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