Abstract:
The present invention provides an apheresis apparatus and method for separating blood. A phlebotomy needle (22) draws anticoagulated whole blood from a donor into a separation chamber (10). The separation chamber (10) separates plasma from higher density blood components. The plasma is displaced to a plasma collection bag (24). The separation process is terminated and the higher density blood components remaining in the separation chamber are diluted with saline solution (14) and are returned to the donor via the phlebotomy needle (22). Anticoagulated whole blood is drawn again from the donor into the separation chamber (10). The separation chamber (10) again separates plasma from higher density blood components in the separation chamber (10). The separation process is then terminated and the donor is disconnected. The higher density blood components remaining in the separation chamber (10) are displaced to a bag (26) for collecting higher density blood components and is rejuvenated with additive solution (12).
Abstract:
A fluid flow apparatus (10) includes a peristaltic pump rotor (20) mounted to a deck module assembly. A disposable software set is provided which includes a cassette (24) which has a primary flexible tube (34) and a pump platen (60) adjacent to which the primary flexible tube resides. Tubing with blood processing bags (54, 56, 58) are coupled to the manifold (32) along with the input port (40) of the rotor of a disposable blood processing centrifuge bowl (40). The cassette is removably secured to the hardware apparatus such that the flexible tube contacts both the platen of the cassette and the rollers of the pump rotor. The pump rotor is rotated to induce a fluid flow through the primary flexible tube. The software set also includes a three-to-one manifold which connects the primary tube to a plurality of secondary flexible tubes. Fluid flow through the secondary flexible tubes is controlled by a plurality of pinch valves which pinch the secondary tubes closed against closing surfaces on the cassette. A deck module assembly allows a user to properly secure the cassette relative to the pump rotor and the pinch valves.
Abstract:
An apheresis apparatus and method is disclosed for increasing the purity and yield of platelets separated from donated whole blood in a centrifuge (11). The whole blood in the centrifuge (11) is diluted by recirculating fluid, such as plasma or saline, at a first flow rate, to mix with further withdrawn whole blood prior to entering the centrifuge. As plasma is collected (in plasma/air bag (18)), it is recirculated (via line 40) through the centrifuge (11) at a second flow rate to further improve the separation between the intermediate density components, i.e., platelets and white blood cells in the "buffy coat". The plasma is then recirculated through the centrifuge at a third flow rate and platelets are displaced out of the centrifuge while the plasma is recirculating through the centrifuge at the third flow rate.
Abstract:
The length of time required to draw, centrifugally separate, harvest blood components and return blood components is reduced by providing a two-arm pheresis system in which blood is drawn from one arm (32), anticoagulated and pumped into an input reservoir (24) then transferred into a centrifuge bowl (10) for separation, while separated blood components are harvested and returned to the donor from an output reservoir (62) via another arm (34).
Abstract:
An improved disposable blood processing centrifuge bowl is described comprising a rotary seal (28) enclosing an aperture in a bowl body (12) through which a two-piece core assembly (8, 6) is inserted.
Abstract:
A portable centrifuge apparatus for use with a centrifuge bowl having a seamless, unitary blow molded bowl body for the separation of blood into less dense and more dense components. A light weight, hand-held cabinet houses the centrifuge, and auxiliary equipment such as blood pumps, control instrumentation, and a sensor for measuring fluid pressure in a disposable chamber used for filtering blood.
Abstract:
A system for continuous withdrawal of blood and other fluids from a chest cavity and continuous reinfusion of such blood and other fluids into the patient, includes a withdrawal member for insertion into the chest or other wound cavity, the withdrawal member including a blood removal chamber which extends into the chest cavity of the patient. Flow of blood and other fluids from the chest cavity into the withdrawal member is controlled by a one-way valve, such as a Heimlich valve. The withdrawal or pump-tube member includes a central tubular member which extends outwardly of the pump-tube member with an annular chamber being formed between the central withdrawal tubular member and the outer wall of the pump-tube apparatus. A supply of ambient air and one or more maintenance fluids are delivered into the annular area of the pump-tube apparatus for convergence in a blood removal chamber portion such that blood which has passed through the Heimlich valve is aspirated and flowed into the withdrawal tube. The withdrawal tube is connected to a collection chamber which itself is under vacuum to cooperate in the removal of the blood and any maintenance fluids from the pump-tube apparatus for collection in the collection chamber. A reinfusion line is connected to the collection chamber for attachment to the patient such that blood is continually withdrawn from the patient's chest area during and after surgery and continuously re-infused into the patient with a minimum amount of exposure to foreign substances.
Abstract:
An improved centrifuge rotor formed of a bowl body (12) and core (8) for blood processing applications, such as cell washing or pheresis, is described. A tubular core (8) adapted to rotate with the rotor defines a processing region between the core (8) and the interior of the bowl (12) body. A plurality of projections (4) extend into the processing region to minimize formation of fluid Coriolis waves which would otherwise cause undesirable turbulence.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for concentrating red blood cells and washing said cells to remove supernatant is described wherein blood is centrifuged in a core-less integral centrifuge bowl at a predetermined speed to pack the more dense red cells leaving a toroidal layer of less dense supernatant. Cell washing fluid displaces the supernatant from the bowl. A mixing cycle is established wherein the centrifuge is slowed down to mix the washing fluid and red cells. The centrifuge is then returned to speed and further washing fluid is introduced. The mixing cycle is successively repeated until a satisfactory washout is established.