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Platelet concentration syringe kit

US7452344B2 · kind B2 · utility

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33References
7Claims
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Filing dateFeb 23, 2004
Grant dateNov 18, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2400/0633
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A single-use system for separating blood and producing platelet concentrates includes an elongated container for receiving blood from a patient. The container has a movable plunger mounted within the blood container for expressing blood fractions separated during centrifugation of the container through a first port mounted at one end of said container, a second port mounted on the plunger, and a third port mounted on a plunger rod attached to the plunger.

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