Blood component collection systems and methods
CA 1235619 A · Owner: Baxter Travenol Laboratories, Inc. · Inventors: Kruger, Robert J.; Brown, Richard I.
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A blood component collection systems (10 12) and methods utilize centrifugation to first separate whole blood into red blood cells and platelet-rich plasma. Noncentrifugal separation is then utilized to further separate the platelet-rich plasma into platelet concentrate and plasma which is virtually free of platelets. The systems and methods are applicable for use in association with both batch and continuous flow procedures.
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- Granted April 26, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 26, 2005.
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