Method of simultaneous blood collection and separation using a continuous flow centrifuge having a separation channel
US7115205B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04B2005/045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for automatically collecting and separating whole blood into its 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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