System and method for automated separation of whole blood
US9370615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/0231
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for separating whole blood includes an access device for drawing whole blood from a source, a blood component separation device, a draw line, a draw pump, and a controller. The blood component separation device separates the drawn whole blood into a first blood component and a second blood component. The draw line fluidly connects the access device and the blood component separation device, and the draw pump draws whole blood from the source through the access device and draw line and into the blood component separation device. The controller controls fluid flow through the apparatus and operation of the draw pump. The controller also monitors the total volume of whole blood drawn from the source and the total volume of first blood component collected. The controller stops the draw pump when the first of a target whole blood volume is withdrawn or a target volume of first blood component is collected.
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