System and method for creating sterile connections using ultraviolet light

    公开(公告)号:US10525249B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-07

    申请号:US15448751

    申请日:2017-03-03

    Applicant: Fenwal, Inc.

    Abstract: A device for connecting first and second medical fluid flow systems includes a linear movement carriage system that is positioned within a housing. The carriage system includes first and second connector holders configured to hold first and second connectors of the first and second medical fluid flow systems, respectively. A coupler holder is configured to hold a coupler and is positioned substantially between the first and second connector holders. The first and second connector holders and the coupler holder are relatively moveable between a separated configuration, where the first and second connectors and the coupler are located in relatively spaced apart positions, and a joined configuration, where the first and second connectors engage the coupler. An ultraviolet light source is positioned in the housing so as to irradiate first and second connectors and the coupler. A drive system transitions the first and second connector holders and the coupler holder between the separated and the joined configurations.

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BATCH PHOTOACTIVATION OF MONONUCLEAR CELLS WITH CRYOPRESERVATION

    公开(公告)号:US20190224494A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-25

    申请号:US16362824

    申请日:2019-03-25

    Applicant: Fenwal, Inc.

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for the batch photoactivation of mononuclear cells (MNCs) is described. The system includes a programmable controller configured to automatically separate whole blood in a first collection cycle to obtain a first quantity of MNCs; separate whole blood in a second collection cycle to obtain a second quantity of MNCs while simultaneously photoactivating the first quantity of MNCs to obtain a first quantity of treated MNCs; either store the first quantity of treated MNCs or reinfuse the first quantity of treated MNCs; photoactivate the second quantity of MNCs to obtain a second quantity of treated MNCs; either store the second quantity of treated MNCs or reinfuse the second quantity of treated MNCs; and reinfuse any blood components remaining after the second collection cycle. If the treated MNCs are to be stored, they may optionally be cryopreserved such that the treated MNCs retain their apoptotic properties after cryopreservation and subsequent thawing.

    MEMBRANE SEPARATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING SAME, AND DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20190117870A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-25

    申请号:US16219153

    申请日:2018-12-13

    Applicant: Fenwal, Inc.

    Abstract: 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 spinning membrane and the shell, such that mixing of the fluid between the two regions is inhibited by a radial rib or ridge associated with the spinning membrane that decreases the gap between the spinning 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 selected blood 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.

    Five-port blood separation chamber and methods of using the same

    公开(公告)号:US10207044B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-19

    申请号:US15221657

    申请日:2016-07-28

    Applicant: Fenwal, Inc.

    Inventor: Kyungyoon Min

    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for separating blood into two or more separated blood components. The system includes a blood separation chamber with a single stage having five ports connected thereto. The five ports include a blood inlet port, a red blood cell outlet port, a platelet-rich plasma outlet port, a platelet-poor plasma outlet port, and a buffy coat outlet port. In the single stage, blood may be separated into a variety of components, such as red blood cells and platelet-rich plasma or red blood cells, platelet-poor plasma, and buffy coat. Depending on the components into which the blood is to be separated, flow out of one or more of the outlet ports may be prevented.

    Membrane separation devices, systems and methods employing same, and data management systems and methods

    公开(公告)号:US10207042B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-19

    申请号:US15066047

    申请日:2016-03-10

    Applicant: Fenwal, Inc.

    Abstract: 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 spinning membrane and the shell, such that mixing of the fluid between the two regions is inhibited by a radial rib or ridge associated with the spinning membrane that decreases the gap between the spinning 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 selected blood 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.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OUTLET FLOW OF A DEVICE FOR SEPARATING CELLULAR SUSPENSIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20180236405A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-23

    申请号:US15894307

    申请日:2018-02-12

    Applicant: Fenwal, Inc.

    Abstract: A system for separating a suspension of biological cells is disclosed comprising a single-use fluid circuit and a durable hardware component. The fluid circuit comprises a separator having a housing that includes an inlet for introducing the suspension of biological cells into the gap, a first outlet in communication with the gap for flowing a first type of cells from the separator, and a second outlet in communication with the second side of the filter membrane for flowing a second type of cells from the separator. The hardware component comprises a pump for flowing the suspension of biological cells to the inlet of the separator and at least one flow control device associated with the first outlet and the second outlet of the separator for selectively opening and closing the outlets so as to permit one of the first type of cells and the second type of cells to flow out of the separator in accordance with a predetermined duty cycle equal to the ratio of a target flow rate of first type of cells through the first outlet to the predetermined inlet flow rate.

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