Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090211962 | PROCESSING CHAMBERS FOR USE WITH APHERESIS DEVICES - Processing chamber for use with apheresis devices are described herein. An example centrifugal processing chamber includes first and second lateral walls spaced at a distance from one another. Additionally, the example centrifugal processing chamber includes a channel at least partially defined by the first and second lateral walls. Further, the centrifugal processing chamber includes an inlet fluidly coupled to the channel to convey blood to the channel. Further still, the centrifugal processing chamber includes a first outlet fluidly coupled to the channel having a first opening adjacent the first lateral wall. The first outlet is to convey separated plasma from the channel. Additionally, the centrifugal processing chamber includes a second fluid outlet fluidly coupled to the channel having a second opening adjacent the second lateral wall. The second outlet is to convey separated red blood cells from the channel. Additionally, the processing chamber includes a barrier formed along the second lateral wall to intercept platelets. The first and second lateral walls are spaced such that the distance between the first and second lateral walls enables at least one therapeutic unit of single dose platelets to pool adjacent the barrier without spilling into the first outlet or the second outlet. | 08-27-2009 |
20090211987 | System and Method For Controlling Hematocrit During A Therapeutic Red Blood Cell Exchange Procedure - Systems and methods for controlling hematocrit during a blood processing procedure. In one aspect, a system includes a first flow path for flowing whole blood from a patient. A separator communicates with the first flow path for separating at least red blood cells from plasma. Second and third flow paths communicate with the separator for respectively flowing the separated plasma and red blood cells from the separator. A flow controller is associated with the second and third flow paths to control fluid communication between the second and third flow paths and addition of separated plasma to the separated red blood cells. The resulting red blood cells and plasma has a resulting hematocrit. Hematocrit is calculated or sensed in operative association with the third flow path and communicated to the flow controller for controlling the amount of plasma added to the third flow path and the resulting hematocrit. | 08-27-2009 |
20090211989 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVEYING MULTIPLE BLOOD COMPONENTS TO A RECIPIENT - Systems and methods are provided for conveying an amount of red blood cells and an amount of plasma to a blood source. Blood is conveyed from a blood source into a separation device and the separation device is operated to separate the blood into a layer containing red blood cells and a layer containing plasma. Red blood cells and plasma are removed from the separation device and volumes of the red blood cells and plasma are conveyed to the blood source. The volumes of red blood cells and plasma are alternately conveyed to the blood source for said amounts of red blood cells and plasma. | 08-27-2009 |
20090215602 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MID-PROCESSING CALCULATION OF BLOOD COMPOSITION - Blood separation methods and systems are provided for mid-processing calculation of blood composition. Blood is conveyed into a device having an outlet line and the device is spun to separate a blood component from the blood. A flow of blood component is conveyed from the device by the outlet line and the blood component in the outlet line is optically measured. With said optical measurement, a current blood component yield, a blood component pre-count, the volume of blood to process to collect a target amount of said blood component, and/or the processing time required to collect a target amount of said blood component is calculated. The optical measurement can also be used to calculate an amount of storage fluid to convey into a collection container with the blood component. | 08-27-2009 |
20100112695 | Apparatus And Methods For Processing Tissue to Release Cells - An apparatus and methods for processing tissue to release biological material including cells are disclosed. | 05-06-2010 |
20100112696 | Apparatus And Methods For Processing Tissue To Release Cells - An apparatus and methods for processing tissue to release biological material including cells are disclosed. | 05-06-2010 |
20100136679 | Apparatus and Method for Processing Biological Material - The application discloses an apparatus and method for processing biological material, including a suspension of cells. | 06-03-2010 |
20100137826 | PRE-ASSEMBLED MEDICAL FLUID FLOW SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A pre-assembled medical fluid flow system and method of making same are disclosed. The system includes a first sterilized fluid flow system component, a second sterilized fluid flow system component and a flow path for providing fluid communication therebetween. The flow path includes an isolated portion. An openable closure isolates the isolated portion from the first sterilized fluid system component, and a microorganism filter is disposed between and isolates the isolated portion of the flow path and the second sterilized fluid flow system component. Therefore, fluid from the isolated portion of the flow path must flow through the microorganism filter to reach the second sterilized fluid flow system component. | 06-03-2010 |
20100158893 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING IMMUNOGLOBULIN FROM BLOOD - The present disclosure relates generally to systems for obtaining a pharmaceutically acceptable immunoglobulin from blood of a donor comprising a first conduit configured to convey blood from the donor to a substrate, wherein said blood includes at least one first component and at least one second component, said first component of the blood including immunoglobulin, and wherein said substrate is adapted to bind immunoglobulin; and a second conduit configured to convey at least a portion of the second component of the blood from the first conduit to the donor. | 06-24-2010 |
20100217174 | BLOOD PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR SINGLE OR DOUBLE ACCESS DRAW AND RETURN - A blood processing system is disclosed which is adapted for single or double access draw and return. The blood processing system includes a blood processor for separating blood (or blood components) into one or more components or other components. In one embodiment the blood processor includes an inlet for receiving blood from blood source and an outlet for returning at least one blood component to the source. The processing system includes a first flow path in communication with the inlet, a second flow path in communication with the outlet, a third flow path in communication with a second flow path at two spaced apart locations, a reservoir communicates with the third flow path between the two spaced apart locations, and a flow communication site associated with the second flow path downstream of the spaced apart locations which communication site is adapted to permit communication with the first flow path. | 08-26-2010 |
20110192745 | MEDICAL CONTAINERS FOR USE IN BLOOD COLLECTION AND PROCESSING AND MEDICAL SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USE IN BLOOD COLLECTION AND PROCESSING - Medical containers for use in blood collection and processing and medical systems, methods and apparatus for use in blood collection and processing are described. An example medical container to be used during blood collection and processing, the medical container includes an elongated body defining a compartment and a base coupled at a first end of the elongated body. Additionally, the medical container includes a divider extending through the compartment to separate the compartment into a first subcompartment and a second subcompartment, the divider comprising a first material and the elongated body comprising a second material, the first material being relatively more rigid than the second material, the first subcompartment and the subsecond compartment each to accommodate blood pack components. | 08-11-2011 |
20120041777 | MOBILE APPLICATIONS FOR BLOOD CENTERS - Certain examples provide systems, methods, and apparatus to provide information regarding blood collection instruments via a mobile device. An example method for blood collection instrument management includes providing a graphical representation of one or more blood collection instruments with a visual indication of a status for each instrument. The graphical representation is to visually convey information regarding each of the one or more blood collection instruments and is selectable by a user to provide additional information regarding each of the one or more blood collection instruments. The method includes facilitating access to troubleshoot and interact with the one or more blood collection instruments via the mobile device. The method includes dynamically updating the status for each instrument via communication between the mobile device and one or more blood collection facilities at which the one or more blood collection instruments are located. | 02-16-2012 |
20120204990 | Sterile Docking Device, Medical Fluid Flow System With Sterile Docking Device and Method Of Using Same - Method and apparatus are disclosed for forming a sealed communication between conduits or conduit subassemblies, each of which has a wall with an exterior surface, and at least one of the walls includes an electrically conductive portion. The exterior surfaces may be brought into a facing relationship, and each conductive portion is heated sufficiently to sterilize the exterior surfaces of the walls by generating electrical current in the conductive portion, such as by application of a voltage or by induction. An aperture is then provided, as by an aperture-forming member, through the facing walls to provide communication between the conduits or conduit subassemblies. | 08-16-2012 |
20120220915 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SINGLE NEEDLE CONTINUOUS PLASMA PROCESSING - Certain examples describe systems and methods for increasing plasma extracted from donor blood. An example method includes receiving blood extracted from a donor connected to a blood collection machine. The example method includes filtering the blood using a filtration device to remove at least a portion of plasma included in the blood to separate the plasma removed from remaining blood. The example method includes routing the plasma removed for collection. The example method includes re-filtering the remaining blood using a or the filtration device to remove additional plasma from the remaining blood. The example method includes routing the additional plasma removed for collection. | 08-30-2012 |
20120225419 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING RED BLOOD CELL PRODUCTS WITH REDUCED PLASMA - Methods and systems for processing and conditioning red blood cells are disclosed. The methods and systems may be used to make a readily transfusible red blood cell product with reduced plasma. In general, the plasma content of the supernatant of the red blood cell product is no greater than about 15%. The red blood cell products are prepared using the disclosed methods and systems remain transfusible for up to 42 days. | 09-06-2012 |
20120230872 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING IMMUNOGLOBULIN FROM BLOOD - The present disclosure relates generally to systems for obtaining a pharmaceutically acceptable immunoglobulin from blood of a donor comprising a first conduit configured to convey blood from the donor to a substrate, wherein said blood includes at least one first component and at least one second component, said first component of the blood including immunoglobulin, and wherein said substrate is adapted to bind immunoglobulin; and a second conduit configured to convey at least a portion of the second component of the blood from the first conduit to the donor. | 09-13-2012 |
20120273416 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING FOULING DURING A FILTRATION PROCEDURE - Systems and methods of controlling fouling during a filtration procedure are described. A plasmapheresis method includes accepting a selection of a plasma flow rate and predicting an estimated procedure end time based at least partially on a plasma collection target volume. The method also includes flowing blood past a membrane and changing a plasma flow rate until the selected plasma flow rate through the membrane is achieved. The method also includes determining an acceptable rate of pressure change with time for respective times to the estimated procedure end time, the acceptable fouling rate limit being associated with a system pressure and adjusting the plasma flow rate based on the determined acceptable rate of pressure change with time. | 11-01-2012 |
20120282234 | Medium, Solutions And Methods For The Washing, Culturing And Storage Of White Blood Cells - White blood cell products and storage media for white blood cells are disclosed. The storage medium includes sodium chloride, sodium acetate, sodium citrate, sodium phosphate, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and glucose. White blood cells stored in such medium remain viable for at least up to 72 hours. | 11-08-2012 |
20130001157 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL - The application discloses an apparatus and method for processing biological material, including a suspension of cells. | 01-03-2013 |
20130005023 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL - The application discloses an apparatus and method for processing biological material, including a suspension of cells. | 01-03-2013 |
20130005024 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING TISSUE TO RELEASE CELLS - An apparatus and methods for processing tissue to release biological material including cells are disclosed. | 01-03-2013 |
20130005031 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL - The application discloses an apparatus and method for processing biological material, including a suspension of cells. | 01-03-2013 |
20130005032 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL - The application discloses an apparatus and method for processing biological material, including a suspension of cells. | 01-03-2013 |
20130011387 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING IMMUNOGLOBULIN FROM BLOOD - The present disclosure relates generally to systems for obtaining a pharmaceutically acceptable immunoglobulin from blood of a donor comprising a first conduit configured to convey blood from the donor to a substrate, wherein said blood includes at least one first component and at least one second component, said first component of the blood including immunoglobulin, and wherein said substrate is adapted to bind immunoglobulin; and a second conduit configured to convey at least a portion of the second component of the blood from the first conduit to the donor. | 01-10-2013 |
20130052188 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING IMMUNOGLOBULIN FROM BLOOD - The present disclosure relates generally to systems for obtaining a pharmaceutically acceptable immunoglobulin from blood of a donor comprising a first conduit configured to convey blood from the donor to a substrate, wherein said blood includes at least one first component and at least one second component, said first component of the blood including immunoglobulin, and wherein said substrate is adapted to bind immunoglobulin; and a second conduit configured to convey at least a portion of the second component of the blood from the first conduit to the donor. | 02-28-2013 |
20130196840 | Fluid Separation Chambers For Fluid Processing Systems - Fluid separation chambers are provided for rotation about an axis in a fluid processing system. The fluid separation chamber may be provided with first and second stages, with the first and second stages being positioned at different axial locations. In another embodiment, at least one of the stages may be provided with a non-uniform outer diameter about the rotational axis, which may define a generally spiral-shaped profile or a different profile for fractionating a fluid or fluid component. One or more of the stages may also have a varying outer diameter along the axis. The profile of the chamber may be provided by the chamber itself (in the case of rigid chambers) or by an associated fixture or centrifuge apparatus (in the case of flexible chambers). | 08-01-2013 |
20130197419 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING ONLINE EXTRACORPOREAL PHOTOPHERESIS - Systems and methods for performing online extracorporeal photopheresis of mononuclear cells are disclosed. Whole blood is removed from a patient and introduced through a processing set into a separation chamber to separate the desired cell population from the blood. The separated cell population is processed through the set which is associated with a treatment chamber where the cells are treated. Once treated, the cells are returned to the patient. The processing set remains connected to the patient during the entire ECP treatment procedure and provides an online, sterile closed pathway between the separation chamber and the treatment chamber. | 08-01-2013 |
20130203042 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING BIOLOGICAL FLUIDS - Methods and container systems for processing biological fluids are disclosed. The container systems include an inner container within an outer container. The inner container wall is made of a porous material of a selected porosity that allows certain components to pass through said porous wall but retains other components. A treating solution is introduced into the chamber of the outer container. | 08-08-2013 |
20130220925 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING RED BLOOD CELL PRODUCTS WITH REDUCED PLASMA - Methods and systems for processing and conditioning red blood cells are disclosed. The methods and systems may be used to make a readily transfusible red blood cell product with reduced plasma. In general, the plasma content of the supernatant of the red blood cell product is no greater than about 15%. The red blood cell products are prepared using the disclosed methods and systems remain transfusible for up to 42 days. | 08-29-2013 |
20130252227 | Apparatus and Method for Providing Cryopreserved ECP-Treated Mononuclear Cells - An apparatus and method for providing cryopreserved mononuclear cells that have been treated by extracorporeal photopheresis (“ECP”) is disclosed. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to providing ECP treated mononuclear cells that retain their apoptotic properties after cryopreservation and subsequent thawing. | 09-26-2013 |
20130267884 | Systems and Methods for Achieving Target Post-Procedure Fraction of Cells Remaining, Hematocrit, and Blood Volume During a Therapeutic Red Blood Cell Exchange Procedure With Optional Isovolemic Hemodilution - Systems and methods for performing a therapeutic red blood cell exchange procedure are disclosed. In one aspect, a system includes a first flow path for flowing whole blood from a patient. A separator communicates with the first flow path for separating at least red blood cells from plasma. Second and third flow paths communicate with the separator for respectively flowing the separated plasma and red blood cells from the separator. A flow controller is associated with the flow paths to control fluid communication between the flow paths. The controller is configured to perform the procedure to achieve a target fraction of patient cells remaining, target hematocrit, and a target patient fluid volume change at the completion of the procedure based on data input by the operator. | 10-10-2013 |
20130284653 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SINGLE NEEDLE CONTINUOUS PLASMA PROCESSING - Certain examples describe systems and methods for increasing plasma extracted from donor blood. An example method includes receiving blood extracted from a donor connected to a blood collection machine. The example method includes filtering the blood using a filtration device to remove at least a portion of plasma included in the blood to separate the plasma removed from remaining blood. The example method includes routing the plasma removed for collection. The example method includes re-filtering the remaining blood using a or the filtration device to remove additional plasma from the remaining blood. The example method includes routing the additional plasma removed for collection. | 10-31-2013 |
20130334139 | MEMBRANE SEPARATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING SAME, AND DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A membrane separation device is disclosed along with systems and methods employing the device in blood processing procedures. In one embodiment, a spinning membrane separator is provided in which at least two zones or regions are created in the gap between the membrane and the shell, such that mixing of the fluid between the two regions is inhibited by a radial rib associated with the membrane that decreases the gap between the membrane and the shell to define two fluid regions, the ridge isolating the fluid in the two regions to minimize mixing between the two. Automated systems and methods are disclosed for separating a unit of previously collected whole blood into components, such as concentrated red cells and plasma, for collecting red cells and plasma directly from a donor in a single pass, and for cell washing. Data management systems and methods and priming methods are also disclosed. | 12-19-2013 |
20130334420 | Process for Predicting Hematocrit of Whole Blood Using IR Light - A separation device is disclosed along with systems and methods employing the device in blood processing procedures. In one embodiment, a spinning membrane separator is provided. Automated systems and methods are disclosed for separating a unit of previously-collected whole blood into selected blood components, such as concentrated red cells and plasma, including prediction of the hematocrit of the whole blood using a light source and an optical sensor. | 12-19-2013 |
20130340884 | MEDICAL CONTAINERS FOR USE IN BLOOD COLLECTION AND PROCESSING AND MEDICAL SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USE IN BLOOD COLLECTION AND PROCESSING - Medical containers for use in blood collection and processing and medical systems, methods and apparatus for use in blood collection and processing are described. An example medical container to be used during blood collection and processing, the medical container includes an elongated body defining a compartment and a base coupled at a first end of the elongated body. Additionally, the medical container includes a divider extending through the compartment to separate the compartment into a first subcompartment and a second subcompartment, the divider comprising a first material and the elongated body comprising a second material, the first material being relatively more rigid than the second material, the first subcompartment and the subsecond compartment each to accommodate blood pack components. | 12-26-2013 |
20130341274 | MEMBRANE SEPARATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING SAME, AND DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A membrane separation device is disclosed along with systems and methods employing the device in blood processing procedures. In one embodiment, a spinning membrane separator is provided in which at least two zones or regions are created in the gap between the membrane and the shell, such that mixing of the fluid between the two regions is inhibited by a radial rib associated with the membrane that decreases the gap between the membrane and the shell to define two fluid regions, the ridge isolating the fluid in the two regions to minimize mixing between the two. Automated systems and methods are disclosed for separating a unit of previously collected whole blood into components, such as concentrated red cells and plasma, for collecting red cells and plasma directly from a donor in a single pass, and for cell washing. Data management systems and methods and priming methods are also disclosed. | 12-26-2013 |
20130341275 | MEMBRANE SEPARATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING SAME, AND DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A membrane separation device is disclosed along with systems and methods employing the device in blood processing procedures. In one embodiment, a spinning membrane separator is provided in which at least two zones or regions are created in the gap between the membrane and the shell, such that mixing of the fluid between the two regions is inhibited by a radial rib associated with the membrane that decreases the gap between the membrane and the shell to define two fluid regions, the ridge isolating the fluid in the two regions to minimize mixing between the two. Automated systems and methods are disclosed for separating a unit of previously collected whole blood into components, such as concentrated red cells and plasma, for collecting red cells and plasma directly from a donor in a single pass, and for cell washing. Data management systems and methods and priming methods are also disclosed. | 12-26-2013 |
20130341291 | MEMBRANE SEPARATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING SAME AND DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A membrane separation device is disclosed along with systems and methods employing the device in blood processing procedures. In one embodiment, a spinning membrane separator is provided in which at least two zones or regions are created in the gap between the membrane and the shell, such that mixing of the fluid between the two regions is inhibited by a radial rib associated with the membrane that decreases the gap between the membrane and the shell to define two fluid regions, the ridge isolating the fluid in the two regions to minimize mixing between the two. Automated systems and methods are disclosed for separating a unit of previously collected whole blood into components, such as concentrated red cells and plasma, for collecting red cells and plasma directly from a donor in a single pass, and for cell washing. Data management systems and methods and priming methods are also disclosed. | 12-26-2013 |
20130345674 | MEMBRANE SEPARATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING SAME, AND DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A membrane separation device is disclosed along with systems and methods employing the device in blood processing procedures. In one embodiment, a spinning membrane separator is provided in which at least two zones or regions are created in the gap between the membrane and the shell, such that mixing of the fluid between the two regions is inhibited by a radial rib associated with the membrane that decreases the gap between the membrane and the shell to define two fluid regions, the ridge isolating the fluid in the two regions to minimize mixing between the two. Automated systems and methods are disclosed for separating a unit of previously collected whole blood into components, such as concentrated red cells and plasma, for collecting red cells and plasma directly from a donor in a single pass, and for cell washing. Data management systems and methods and priming methods are also disclosed. | 12-26-2013 |
20140034230 | FLUID FLOW CONDUITS AND APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND JOINING FLUID CONDUITS - Fluid flow conduits ( | 02-06-2014 |
20140037750 | AUTOMATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING PLATELET CONCENTRATES WITH REDUCED RESIDUAL PLASMA VOLUMES AND STORAGE MEDIA FOR SUCH PLATELET CONCENTRATES - Automated systems and methods for providing platelet concentrates and synthetic storage media with reduced residual plasma volumes are disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods reduce the residual volume of plasma in platelet concentrate to obtain a platelet product having a volume of plasma that is approximately 5% or less of the total platelet product volume. The disclosed systems and methods also reduce the residual volume of plasma in platelet concentrate to obtain a washed platelet product, wherein the volume of plasma in the washed platelet product is approximately 1% or less of the total washed platelet product volume. Storage media for platelets including less than approximately 10% plasma are also disclosed. | 02-06-2014 |
20140043930 | PLATELET RESUSPENSION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method is disclosed for resuspending a concentrated blood component collected in a single-use processing chamber that is mounted to a rotatable support of a centrifugal collection system. A resuspension solution is introduced to the single-use processing chamber constraining the concentrated blood component. The rotatable support with the single-use processing chamber mounted thereto is removed from the centrifugal collection system and mounted to a resuspension device. The device is then activated for a period of time sufficient to resuspend the concentrated blood component in the resuspension solution. In another aspect, the resuspension device is configured to impart a reciprocating arcuate motion to the support and its associated single-use processing chamber. A frequency of approximately 300 to 325 rpm over a period of time of approximately 1.5 to 2.5 minutes has been found effective for resuspending platelets. Reciprocation through an arc of less than 200° is provided. | 02-13-2014 |
20140045671 | CENTRIFUGATION SYSTEM WITH RED BLOOD CELL BARRIER - Centrifugation systems and methods are provided for separating blood into its constituent parts. Inner and outer walls of a centrifuge each include a projection which extends toward the other wall. A separation chamber is received in the centrifuge between the walls, with the chamber including an inlet port for flowing blood into the chamber, a plasma outlet port for flowing plasma out of the chamber, and a red cell outlet port for flowing red blood cells out of the chamber. With the chamber received in the centrifuge between the walls, the first projection extends into the path of separated blood components flowing toward the plasma outlet port and prevents cellular blood components from flowing into the plasma outlet port. The second projection extends into the path of separated blood components flowing toward the red cell outlet port and prevents plasma from flowing into the red cell outlet port. | 02-13-2014 |
20140077488 | FLUID FLOW CONDUITS AND APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND JOINING FLUID CONDUITS - Fluid flow conduits and apparatus and methods for joining the conduits, preferably in a sterile manner, are disclosed. Each conduit has a polymeric open end that is sealed by a sealing member that may include a heating element. The polymeric end material is melted, the sealing members are moved to expose the melted open ends of the conduits and the ends are brought together to form a fused or welded connection between the conduits. | 03-20-2014 |
20140086892 | RED BLOOD CELL PRODUCTS AND THE STORAGE OF RED BLOOD CELLS IN NON-PVC CONTAINERS - Red blood cell products are disclosed. The product includes a container made from a non-PVC, substantially plasticizer-free material. The product includes a RBC concentrate and a hypotonic solution for storing the RBCs. | 03-27-2014 |
20140091047 | RED BLOOD CELL PRODUCTS AND THE STORAGE OF RED BLOOD CELLS IN CONTAINERS FREE OF PHTHALATE PLASTICIZER - Red blood cell products and compositions are disclosed. The product includes a container made from PVC or a non-PVC material that is substantially free of a phthalate plasticizer but otherwise includes one or more non-phthalate plasticizers or extractable agents. The product includes a RBC concentrate which has been combined with an additive solution for storing the RBCs. | 04-03-2014 |
20140199680 | DISPOSABLE FLUID CIRCUITS AND METHODS FOR CELL WASHING - Systems and methods for the washing and processing of biological fluid/biological cells are disclosed. The systems and methods utilize a disposable fluid circuit including a spinning membrane separation device to wash the biological cells. | 07-17-2014 |
20150056602 | APHERESIS PLATELETS WITH FIXED RESIDUAL PLASMA VOLUME - Methods and systems for obtaining platelets are disclosed. Platelets are collected in a pre-determined volume of plasma and a determined amount of a combined storage medium including the pre-determined amount of plasma and a volume of a synthetic additive solution. | 02-26-2015 |
20150060363 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING AND PRODUCING AUTOLOGOUS PLATELET-RICH PLASMA - A system and method are provided, including an integrated single-use kit, for processing whole blood to produce platelet rich plasma. A two stage spinning membrane separator, has a first stage for receiving whole blood and separating substantially all red blood cells from plasma and platelets, and a second stage for further separating platelet rich plasma from plasma. A first waste container is in fluid communication with the first stage of the separator for receiving separated red blood cells, while a second waste container is in fluid communication with the second stage of the separator for receiving separated plasma. An outlet line is in fluid communication with the second stage of the separator for receiving platelet rich plasma, and a reinfusion container is removably connected to the outlet line for receiving platelet rich plasma from the second stage of the separator. | 03-05-2015 |