A method and apparatus for managing blood products includes using an image system to capture an image of a container removably holding a plurality of vials containing a blood product, each vial having vial identifying indicia, the image system capturing the vial identifying indicia of each vial, the image system also capturing a visual attribute of the blood product. The captured identifying indicia of each vial is compared to a record having vial information related to the container, and the captured identifying indicia and vial information in the record is used to reconcile the container and plurality of vials to produce a reconciliation. A quality of the blood product as a function of the captured visual attribute is determined, a visual display of the results of the reconciliation and the quality of the blood product is logically produced and forwarded toward a display device.
G06K 19/06 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques caractérisés par le genre de marque numérique, p. ex. forme, nature, code
A method of managing plasma donation throughput of a plasma donor center includes receiving a request message indicating a request from a donor to donate plasma at the plasma donor center. Plasma donor center data is received from two or more of a plasma donor management system, a plasma center queue management system, or a donor plasma donation mobile application. The wait time is determined within the plasma donor center as a function of plasma center data received from at least two of a plasma donor management system, a plasma center queue management system, or a donor plasma donation mobile application. A reservation message is forwarded to a blood establishment computer system regarding the queue position of the donor, the reservation, or both the donor and the reservation, and a confirmation message is forwarded toward including the determined wait time and preferred arrival time for the donor.
G06Q 10/02 - Réservations, p. ex. pour billetterie, services ou manifestations
G16H 40/20 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour la gestion ou l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de soins de santé, p. ex. pour la gestion du personnel hospitalier ou de salles d’opération
3.
DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF ANTICOAGULANT AND METHOD OF USE
Disposable cartridges and methods for detecting and classifying an anticoagulant at a therapeutically relevant amount or higher in a patient. The cartridges include a plurality of chambers, as well as fluidic couplings between chambers. Calcium chloride, Russel Viper Venom (RVV), an ecarin reagent, a Factor Xa reagent, protamine, kaolin, tissue factor, and combinations thereof may be included in a given chamber.
G01N 33/86 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir le temps de coagulation du sang
B01L 3/00 - Récipients ou ustensiles pour laboratoires, p. ex. verrerie de laboratoireCompte-gouttes
4.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MATCHING ANONYMOUS VITALS DATA TO A BLOOD PRODUCT DONOR RECORD
A blood product donation management method includes determining that a donor is at a location associated with a given vitals device at a given time. A blood establishment computer system receives a vitals message with vitals information relating to the donor obtained from the given vitals device, the vitals message being deidentified to include deidentified information about the donor, and is configured to manage donor information and donation processes. A donor identity of the donor is fetched from the donor records database using the location associated with the identifier of the given vitals device and the given time as database indices to identify the donor with donor identification information. The BECS uses a decision-making framework to determine whether the donor can donate blood and transmits a message indicating whether the donor can donate blood.
G16H 10/60 - TIC spécialement adaptées au maniement ou au traitement des données médicales ou de soins de santé relatives aux patients pour des données spécifiques de patients, p. ex. pour des dossiers électroniques de patients
G06F 21/62 - Protection de l’accès à des données via une plate-forme, p. ex. par clés ou règles de contrôle de l’accès
G16H 50/30 - TIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicalesTIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour le calcul des indices de santéTIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicalesTIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour l’évaluation des risques pour la santé d’une personne
A portable apheresis system for separating blood into blood components includes a cellular modem configured to transmit and receive information to and from the apheresis device via a cellular connection, and a connector operatively coupled with the cellular modem. The connector is configured to control the cellular modem to transmit and receive apheresis device registration information, establish, using the cellular modem, a cellular communication connection between an apheresis device and a cellular network after detecting the cellular network, transmit registration information relating to the apheresis device to a registration and connectivity computer software server via the wireless communication connection, receive an apheresis registration response from the registration and connectivity computer software server, the apheresis registration response including information relating to the apheresis device registration process, the registration process causing direct or indirect apheresis device communication with a blood establishment computer system remotely positioned relative to the apheresis device.
A61M 1/02 - Appareils pour transfusion sanguine d'un corps à un autre
G16H 40/40 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour la gestion d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux, p. ex. pour planifier la maintenance ou les mises à jour
A method for collecting plasma includes determining the weight, height, and hematocrit of a donor, and calculating a donor plasma volume and a target plasma collection volume. The target plasma collection volume is based on the donor plasma volume and a target percentage of plasma. The method then withdraws blood from the donor through a line connected to a blood component separation device, and introduces anticoagulant into the withdrawn blood. The blood component separation device separates the blood into a plasma component and a second blood component, and the plasma component is collected from the blood component separation device and into a plasma collection container. The method may then calculate the volume of pure plasma collected within the plasma collection container, and continue processing/collecting until the calculated volume of pure plasma equals the target plasma collection volume.
A blood product container with removable accessory includes a container body defining the structure of the blood product container and defining an interior. The container body includes a main body portion, a top portion, a neck portion extending from the main body portion to the top portion, and a bottom portion. The container also has a container top configured to seal an opening of the blood product container. An attachment location is located on the container body and receives a removable accessory. The removable accessory is secured to the blood product container when received by the attachment location. The removable accessory may be a tracking device with a switch that activates the tracking device when closed and deactivates the tracking device when open. The switch is normally open when the tracking device is not secured to the container and closed when the tracking device is secured to the container.
A61J 1/05 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques pour recueillir, stocker ou administrer du sang, du plasma ou des liquides à usage médical
A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet
B65D 25/00 - Parties constitutives des autres genres ou types de réceptacles rigides ou semi-rigides
8.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING A HEMOSTATIC IMPLANT IN A TISSUE TRACT
An apparatus is provided for sealing a blood vessel wall penetration disposed at an end of a tissue tract. The apparatus, in one embodiment, includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; an occlusion element near the distal end of the shaft; a hemostatic implant disposed over or adjacent to an exterior surface of the shaft proximal to the occlusion element, said hemostatic implant being hydratable to expand to occlude the tissue tract when exposed to body fluids within the tissue tract; a sleeve peelably disposed over an outer surface of the hemostatic implant and proximal to the occlusion element; and wherein peeling of the sleeve exposes the hemostatic implant such that the hemostatic implant expands and occludes the tissue tract.
An apparatus is provided for sealing a blood vessel wall penetration disposed at an end of a tissue tract. The apparatus, in one embodiment, includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; an occlusion element near the distal end of the shaft; a hemostatic implant disposed over or adjacent to an exterior surface of the shaft proximal to the occlusion element, said hemostatic implant being hydratable to expand to occlude the tissue tract when exposed to body fluids within the tissue tract; a sleeve peelably disposed over an outer surface of the hemostatic implant and proximal to the occlusion element; and wherein peeling of the sleeve exposes the hemostatic implant such that the hemostatic implant expands and occludes the tissue tract.
A method for collecting plasma includes determining the weight and hematocrit of a donor, and inserting a venous-access device into the donor. The method then withdraws blood from the donor through a draw line connected to a blood component separation device, and introduces anticoagulant into the withdrawn blood. The blood component separation device separates the blood into a plasma component and a second blood component, and the plasma component is collected from the blood component separation device and into a plasma collection container. The method may then calculate (1) a percentage of anticoagulant in the collected plasma component, and (2) a volume of pure plasma collected within the plasma collection container. The volume of pure plasma may be based, at least in part, on the calculated percentage of anticoagulant. The method may continue until a target volume of pure plasma is collected within the plasma collection container.
A method for collecting plasma includes determining the weight, height, and hematocrit of a donor, and calculating a donor plasma volume and a target plasma collection volume. The target plasma collection volume is based on the donor plasma volume and a target percentage of plasma. The method then withdraws blood from the donor through a line connected to a blood component separation device, and introduces anticoagulant into the withdrawn blood. The blood component separation device separates the blood into a plasma component and a second blood component, and the plasma component is collected from the blood component separation device and into a plasma collection container. The method may then calculate the volume of pure plasma collected within the plasma collection container, and continue processing/collecting until the calculated volume of pure plasma equals the target plasma collection volume.
A plasmapheresis centrifuge bowl includes an outer body that is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the plasmapheresis centrifuge bowl. The outer body has a main body defining an interior, a neck portion extending proximal to the main body, and a shoulder connecting the main body and the neck portion. Within the interior, the bowl has a separation region, and rotation of the bowl separates whole blood within the separation region into a first blood component and a second blood component. The bowl also includes an actuating seal mechanism that transitions between an open state when the plasmapheresis centrifuge bowl is rotating and a closed state when the plasmapheresis centrifuge bowl is not rotating.
B04B 1/12 - Centrifugeurs à tambours rotatifs à parois pleines pour la séparation de mélanges essentiellement liquides contenant ou non des particules solides à orifices d'évacuation dans le plan du plus grand diamètre du tambour à évacuation continue
A61M 1/38 - Extraction de constituants du sang du donneur et retour de la fraction restante vers le corps
A method for collecting plasma includes determining the weight and hematocrit of a donor, and inserting a venous-access device into the donor. The method then withdraws blood from the donor through a draw line connected to a blood component separation device, and introduces anticoagulant into the withdrawn blood. The blood component separation device separates the blood into a plasma component and a second blood component, and the plasma component is collected from the blood component separation device and into a plasma collection container. The method may then calculate (1) a percentage of anticoagulant in the collected plasma component, and (2) a volume of pure plasma collected within the plasma collection container. The volume of pure plasma may be based, at least in part, on the calculated percentage of anticoagulant. The method may continue until a target volume of pure plasma is collected within the plasma collection container.
Medical apparatus for cooling blood, dispensing blood Refrigerators for medical storage purposes for the preservation of bodily fluids, organs, and tissues
17.
HEALTH CARE PROVIDER DATA SYSTEMS PROCESSING AND ANALYTICS
A method for generating a directive for maintaining an objective includes integrating a control center system with a plurality of healthcare provider data systems and obtaining information from the healthcare provider data system(s). The method may then use artificial intelligence to correlate the obtained information against an identified business objective of a donation center and generate, using a heuristic model, a directive to the donation center(s) to achieve the identified business objective. The method may then present the directive a user and/or user system such that the directive may carried out.
G16H 40/20 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour la gestion ou l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de soins de santé, p. ex. pour la gestion du personnel hospitalier ou de salles d’opération
G06N 5/01 - Techniques de recherche dynamiqueHeuristiquesArbres dynamiquesSéparation et évaluation
G06Q 10/0639 - Analyse des performances des employésAnalyse des performances des opérations d’une entreprise ou d’une organisation
G06Q 50/22 - Aide sociale ou assistance sociale, p. ex. activités de développement communautaire ou services de consultation
G16H 40/40 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour la gestion d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux, p. ex. pour planifier la maintenance ou les mises à jour
A method of testing blood hemostasis may include introducing a blood sample into a fluid processing structure, where the fluid processing structure contains a reagent, for example in a passage. The fluid sample may be processed by passing a portion through the fluid processing structure so as to contact the reagent. The processed portion is then communicated to a sample retention structure of the fluid processing structure. Testing is accomplished by vibratory excitation of the processed portion to obtain data indicative of at least one hemostasis parameter.
B01L 3/00 - Récipients ou ustensiles pour laboratoires, p. ex. verrerie de laboratoireCompte-gouttes
G01N 11/16 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en mesurant l'effet d'amortissement sur un corps oscillant
G01N 29/032 - Analyse de fluides en mesurant l'atténuation des ondes acoustiques
G01N 29/036 - Analyse de fluides en mesurant la fréquence ou la résonance des ondes acoustiques
A method for collecting plasma includes determining the weight, height, and hematocrit of a donor, and calculating a donor plasma volume and a target plasma collection volume. The target plasma collection volume is based on the donor plasma volume and a target percentage of plasma. The method then withdraws blood from the donor through a line connected to a blood component separation device, and introduces anticoagulant into the withdrawn blood. The blood component separation device separates the blood into a plasma component and a second blood component, and the plasma component is collected from the blood component separation device and into a plasma collection container. The method may then calculate the volume of pure plasma collected within the plasma collection container, and continue processing/collecting until the calculated volume of pure plasma equals the target plasma collection volume.
A blood component cooling container includes a body portion having a proximal end and a distal end. The body portion defines an interior volume, and includes a plurality of cooling vanes that extend radially outward from the body portion. The cooling vanes increase the external surface area of the blood component cooling container. The blood component cooling container also has an opening within the body portion and configured to receive collected plasma.
A61J 1/05 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques pour recueillir, stocker ou administrer du sang, du plasma ou des liquides à usage médical
A61M 1/34 - Filtration du sang à travers une membrane pour en éliminer une matière, c.-à-d. hémofiltration, diafiltration
21.
DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF ANTICOAGULANT AND METHOD OF USE
Disposable cartridges and methods for detecting and classifying an anticoagulant at a therapeutically relevant amount or higher in a patient. The cartridges include a plurality of chambers, as well as fluidic couplings between chambers. Calcium chloride, Russel Viper Venom (RVV), an ecarin reagent, a Factor Xa reagent, protamine, kaolin, tissue factor, and combinations thereof may be included in a given chamber.
C12Q 1/56 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismesCompositions à cet effetProcédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des facteurs de coagulation du sang, p. ex. faisant intervenir la thrombine, la thromboplastine, le fibrinogène
G01N 33/49 - Analyse physique de matériau biologique de matériau biologique liquide de sang
G01N 33/86 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir le temps de coagulation du sang
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones
and computers, namely, downloadable software for use by
potential blood or plasma donors to see donation history,
find donation drives and schedule appointments, receive
education about the donation process, complete health
history questionnaires, receive notification of use of
donated blood or plasma; downloadable computer application
software for mobile phones and computers, namely,
downloadable software for use by blood or plasma donation
center operators for donation trend analysis, to target and
identify donors and prospective donors for marketing message
outreach via social media, e-mail, or SMS, conduct donor
surveys, and for providing information about the donor to
donation center workers to enhance the donor's in-center
experience; computer application software for mobile phones
and computers, namely, recorded software for use by
potential blood or plasma donors to see donation history,
find donation drives and schedule appointments, receive
education about the donation process, complete health
history questionnaires, receive notification of use of
donated blood or plasma; computer application software for
mobile phones and computers, namely, recorded software for
use by blood or plasma donation center operators for
donation trend analysis, to target and identify donors and
prospective donors for marketing message outreach via social
media, e-mail, or SMS, conduct donor surveys, and for
providing information about the donor to donation center
workers to enhance the donor's in-center experience.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Downloadable computer software for mobile phones and
computers, namely, software for use by blood or blood plasma
donation centers to collect and display information
regarding blood plasma donor flow and activity within the
center; downloadable computer software for mobile phones and
computers, namely, software for use by blood or plasma
donation center operators for center employee performance
analysis.
25.
Bracket, thrombelastography device, and support system
A bracket a thrombelastography device, and a support system are disclosed. The bracket comprises: a fixed support part (101), a movable support part (102), and a connection part (103). The connection part comprises a first fixing connection member (1031) and a second fixing connection member (1032). The first fixing connection member is fixedly connected to the fixed support part; the second fixing connection member is fixedly connected to the movable support part; the first fixing connection member is connected to the second fixing connection member in point contact fashion, such that the first fixing connection member and the second fixing connection member can rotate relative to each other; the movable support part is fixedly connected to a supported object; when driven by the supported object, the movable support part rotates relative to the fixed support part by means of the point contact between the first fixing connection member and the second fixing connection member. The thrombelastography device comprises a rotational shaft and a bracket. The rotational resistance to the supported object when it rotates can be reduced.
G01N 33/49 - Analyse physique de matériau biologique de matériau biologique liquide de sang
G01N 11/06 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en mesurant l'écoulement du matériau à travers un passage étroit, p. ex. un tube, une ouverture en chronométrant l'écoulement d'une quantité connue vers l'extérieur
G01N 11/14 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en utilisant des corps en rotation, p. ex. moulinet
G01N 11/16 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en mesurant l'effet d'amortissement sur un corps oscillant
G01N 33/86 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir le temps de coagulation du sang
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Downloadable computer software for mobile phones and computers, namely, software for use by blood or blood plasma donation centers to collect and display information regarding blood plasma donor flow and activity within the center; downloadable computer software for mobile phones and computers, namely, software for use by blood or plasma donation center operators for center employee performance analysis
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Downloadable computer software for mobile phones and computers, namely, software for use by blood or blood plasma donation centers to collect and display information regarding blood plasma donor flow and activity within the center; downloadable computer software for mobile phones and computers, namely, software for use by blood or plasma donation center operators for center employee performance analysis
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Downloadable computer software for mobile phones and computers, namely, software for use by blood or blood plasma donation centers to collect and display information regarding blood plasma donor flow and activity within the center; downloadable computer software for mobile phones and computers, namely, software for use by blood or plasma donation center operators for center employee performance analysis.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones and computers, namely, downloadable software for use by potential blood or plasma donors to see donation history, find donation drives and schedule appointments, receive education about the donation process, complete health history questionnaires, receive notification of use of donated blood or plasma; downloadable computer application software for mobile phones and computers, namely, downloadable software for use by blood or plasma donation center operators for donation trend analysis, to target and identify donors and prospective donors for marketing message outreach via social media, e-mail, or SMS, conduct donor surveys, and for providing information about the donor to donation center workers to enhance the donor's in-center experience; computer application software for mobile phones and computers, namely, recorded software for use by potential blood or plasma donors to see donation history, find donation drives and schedule appointments, receive education about the donation process, complete health history questionnaires, receive notification of use of donated blood or plasma; computer application software for mobile phones and computers, namely, recorded software for use by blood or plasma donation center operators for donation trend analysis, to target and identify donors and prospective donors for marketing message outreach via social media, e-mail, or SMS, conduct donor surveys, and for providing information about the donor to donation center workers to enhance the donor's in-center experience
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones and computers, namely, downloadable software for use by potential blood or plasma donors to see donation history, find donation drives and schedule appointments, receive education about the donation process, complete health history questionnaires, receive notification of use of donated blood or plasma; downloadable computer application software for mobile phones and computers, namely, downloadable software for use by blood or plasma donation center operators for donation trend analysis, to target and identify donors and prospective donors for marketing message outreach via social media, e-mail, or SMS, conduct donor surveys, and for providing information about the donor to donation center workers to enhance the donor's in-center experience; computer application software for mobile phones and computers, namely, recorded software for use by potential blood or plasma donors to see donation history, find donation drives and schedule appointments, receive education about the donation process, complete health history questionnaires, receive notification of use of donated blood or plasma; computer application software for mobile phones and computers, namely, recorded software for use by blood or plasma donation center operators for donation trend analysis, to target and identify donors and prospective donors for marketing message outreach via social media, e-mail, or SMS, conduct donor surveys, and for providing information about the donor to donation center workers to enhance the donor's in-center experience.
A continuous flow centrifuge bowl includes a rotatable outer body, and a top and bottom core that are rotatable with the outer body. The bottom core has a wall extending proximally from a bottom wall. The proximally extending wall is radially outward from at least a portion of the top core and, together with the top core, defines a primary separation region in which initial separation of the whole blood occurs. The bowl may also have a secondary separation region located between the top core and the outer body, and a rotary seal that couples an inlet port and two outlet ports to the outer body. The inlet port may be connected to an inlet tube that extends distally into a whole blood introduction region. Additionally, one of the outlet ports may be connected to an extraction tube that extends into a region below the bottom core.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Downloadable computer software for mobile phones and computers, namely, software for use by blood and blood plasma donation centers to collect and display information regarding movement of blood plasma donors and activity within the center; downloadable computer software for mobile phones and computers, namely, software for use by blood and blood plasma donation center operators for center employee performance analysis
35.
Bracket, thrombelastography device, and support system
A bracket, a thrombelastography device, and a support system are disclosed. The bracket comprises: a fixed support part (101), a movable support part (102), and a connection part (103). The connection part comprises a first fixing connection member (1031) and a second fixing connection member (1032). The first fixing connection member is fixedly connected to the fixed support part; the second fixing connection member is fixedly connected to the movable support part; the first fixing connection member is connected to the second fixing connection member in point contact fashion, such that the first fixing connection member and the second fixing connection member can rotate relative to each other; the movable support part is fixedly connected to a supported object; when driven by the supported object, the movable support part rotates relative to the fixed support part by means of the point contact between the first fixing connection member and the second fixing connection member. The thrombelastography device comprises a rotational shaft and a bracket. The rotational resistance to the supported object when it rotates can be reduced.
G01N 33/49 - Analyse physique de matériau biologique de matériau biologique liquide de sang
G01N 11/14 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en utilisant des corps en rotation, p. ex. moulinet
G01N 33/86 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir le temps de coagulation du sang
G01N 11/06 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en mesurant l'écoulement du matériau à travers un passage étroit, p. ex. un tube, une ouverture en chronométrant l'écoulement d'une quantité connue vers l'extérieur
G01N 11/16 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en mesurant l'effet d'amortissement sur un corps oscillant
A method for collecting plasma includes determining the weight and hematocrit of a donor, and inserting a venous-access device into the donor. The method then withdraws blood from the donor through a draw line connected to a blood component separation device, and introduces anticoagulant into the withdrawn blood. The blood component separation device separates the blood into a plasma component and a second blood component, and the plasma component is collected from the blood component separation device and into a plasma collection container. The method may then calculate (1) a percentage of anticoagulant in the collected plasma component, and (2) a volume of pure plasma collected within the plasma collection container. The volume of pure plasma may be based, at least in part, on the calculated percentage of anticoagulant. The method may continue until a target volume of pure plasma is collected within the plasma collection container.
A sample testing cartridge is usable to perform a variety of tests on a visco-elastic sample, such hemostasis testing on a whole blood or blood component sample. The cartridge includes a sample processing portion that is in fluid communication with a sample retention structure. A suspension, such as a beam, arm, cantilever or similar structure supports or suspends the sample retention portion relative to the sample processing portion in a unitary structure. In this manner, the sample retention portion may be placed into dynamic excitation responsive to excitation of the cartridge and correspondingly dynamic, resonant excitation of the sample contained within the sample retention portion, while the sample processing portion remains fixed. Observation of the excited sample yields data indicative of hemostasis. The data may correspond to hemostasis parameters such as time to initial clot formation, rate of clot formation, maximum clot strength and degree of clot lysis.
B01L 3/00 - Récipients ou ustensiles pour laboratoires, p. ex. verrerie de laboratoireCompte-gouttes
G01N 11/16 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en mesurant l'effet d'amortissement sur un corps oscillant
G01N 29/032 - Analyse de fluides en mesurant l'atténuation des ondes acoustiques
G01N 29/036 - Analyse de fluides en mesurant la fréquence ou la résonance des ondes acoustiques
Quality control formulations that do not require human donor-derived blood components for use in testing the efficacy of viscoelastic analysis reagents, and methods for preparing these formulations, are described.
G01N 33/53 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet
G01N 24/08 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de la résonance magnétique nucléaire, de la résonance paramagnétique électronique ou d'autres effets de spin en utilisant la résonance magnétique nucléaire
39.
Hemostasis measurement device quality control formulations
Quality control formulations that do not require human donor-derived blood components for use in testing the efficacy of viscoelastic analysis reagents, and methods for preparing these formulations, are described.
G01N 31/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux non biologiques par l'emploi des procédés chimiques spécifiés dans les sous-groupesAppareils spécialement adaptés à de tels procédés
G01N 33/53 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet
G01N 33/96 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir un étalon de contrôle du sang ou du sérum
40.
Thrombelastography device, heating apparatus, blood coagulation analysis system and rotational angle measurement method
A thrombelastography device, a heating apparatus, a blood coagulation analysis system, and a rotational angle measurement method are disclosed. The thrombelastography device consists of a plurality of thrombelastography device splits (2) that are horizontally arranged in parallel. The thrombelastography device split (2) comprises a worktable (4), a rack (5), a test bar (6), a tester (8), and a processor (9). The thrombelastography device overcomes the defect in the prior art that the measurement result of a thrombelastography device is inaccurate. The amount of reflected light is used as a reference for thrombelastographic evaluation, and thus the result is more accurate.
G01N 33/49 - Analyse physique de matériau biologique de matériau biologique liquide de sang
B01L 3/00 - Récipients ou ustensiles pour laboratoires, p. ex. verrerie de laboratoireCompte-gouttes
B01L 7/00 - Appareils de chauffage ou de refroidissementDispositifs d'isolation thermique
B01L 9/02 - Paillasses ou tables de laboratoireLeurs garnitures
G01N 11/00 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement
G01N 11/14 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en utilisant des corps en rotation, p. ex. moulinet
41.
Methods and Devices for the Enrichment of Immunoglobulin from Blood
In some embodiments, the invention provides a method for extracting at least 55% of immunoglobulin such as IgG present in a biological fluid from the biological fluid, comprising contacting a biological fluid suspected of containing immunoglobulin with a solid support covalently bonded to a ligand that specifically binds to immunoglobulin under conditions sufficient for non-covalent binding of immunoglobulin to the ligand; and contacting the solid support with an elution solution under condition whereby the non-covalently bound immunoglobulin is released from the ligand and into the elution solution, wherein at least 55% of the IgG present in the biological fluid is extracted into the elution solution. In some embodiments, the invention provides a method for enriching immunoglobulin from a biological fluid comprising obtaining an initial biological fluid suspected of containing immunoglobulin and removing non-immunoglobulin components naturally occurring in the initial biological fluid to obtain a non-immunoglobulin component-reduced biological fluid. The invention further provides a containers, such as a bags and columns, and apheresis systems for performing or use in the methods.
An apparatus for measuring pressure within a fluid path includes a housing defining the structure of the apparatus. The housing includes a fluid path that extends through the housing and allows a fluid to pass through the housing. The apparatus also includes a first volume chamber that is in fluid communication with the fluid path and has a first volume chamber opening, and a second volume chamber with a second volume chamber opening that is less than the first volume chamber opening. A diaphragm separates the first volume chamber from the second volume chamber and fluidly disconnects the second volume chamber from the fluid path. The diaphragm deforms based upon the pressure within the fluid path. The apparatus also includes an interface that is connectable to a pressure sensor, and the second volume chamber is in fluid communication with the interface.
G01L 7/08 - Mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent par des éléments mécaniques ou hydrauliques sensibles à la pression sous forme de jauges, élastiquement déformables du type à diaphragme élastique
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
A61M 1/36 - Autre traitement du sang dans une dérivation du système circulatoire naturel, p. ex. adaptation de la température, irradiation
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/021 - Mesure de la pression dans le cœur ou dans les vaisseaux sanguins
43.
System and method for enhancing plasma acquisition at a plasma donation center
A method for engaging a donor includes receiving, in a server, donor information and donation data for the donor, and sending a first communication to the donor. The first communication may be sent to the donor after completion of a donation and the method may monitor a time period after the donation to determine when a predetermined period of time has passed. The method may then generate and send a second communication to the donor after the passage of the predetermined time period. The second communication may remind the donor of that the donor is eligible to donate again and may include a preferred date and time for the donor to return to donate again. The preferred date and time may be based, at least in part, on heuristic information about the donation center's productivity. The method may also generate/send an additional message requesting a referral from the donor.
G16H 40/20 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour la gestion ou l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de soins de santé, p. ex. pour la gestion du personnel hospitalier ou de salles d’opération
A63F 13/79 - Aspects de sécurité ou de gestion du jeu incluant des données sur les joueurs, p. ex. leurs identités, leurs comptes, leurs préférences ou leurs historiques de jeu
G06Q 30/0207 - Remises ou incitations, p. ex. coupons ou rabais
G06Q 30/0214 - Systèmes de récompense de recommandation
G06Q 30/0226 - Systèmes d’incitation à un usage fréquent, p. ex. programmes de miles pour voyageurs fréquents ou systèmes de points
G06Q 50/00 - Technologies de l’information et de la communication [TIC] spécialement adaptées à la mise en œuvre des procédés d’affaires d’un secteur particulier d’activité économique, p. ex. aux services d’utilité publique ou au tourisme
G16H 10/60 - TIC spécialement adaptées au maniement ou au traitement des données médicales ou de soins de santé relatives aux patients pour des données spécifiques de patients, p. ex. pour des dossiers électroniques de patients
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
44.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING CELL PROCESSING PROTOCOLS
A method for creating a custom cell processing protocol includes providing a cell processing device having a display, a blood component separation device, and a pump. The method may then select, using the display, a first and second processing phase. The first processing phase has a plurality of first processing phase parameters and the second processing phase has a plurality of second processing phase parameters. The method may then modify the first and second processing phase parameters using the display, and create a custom protocol algorithm. The algorithm may be based, at least in part, on the selected first and second processing phases and the modified first and second processing phase parameters
A61M 1/36 - Autre traitement du sang dans une dérivation du système circulatoire naturel, p. ex. adaptation de la température, irradiation
A61M 1/34 - Filtration du sang à travers une membrane pour en éliminer une matière, c.-à-d. hémofiltration, diafiltration
B04B 5/04 - Appareils à chambre radiale pour séparer des mélanges essentiellement liquides, p. ex. butyromètres
B04B 13/00 - Systèmes de commande spécialement conçus pour les centrifugeursCommande à programme des centrifugeurs
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
G16H 40/40 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour la gestion d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux, p. ex. pour planifier la maintenance ou les mises à jour
G05B 13/02 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c.-à-d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques
45.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY OBTAINING DONOR INFORMATION
A method for remotely obtaining donor information includes identifying a donor after receiving donor specific information from the donor at a remote location and retrieving, at a plasma center, a donor questionnaire based, at least in part, on the donor specific information. The method may then present at least one question from the questionnaire to the donor at the remote location and receive at least one response to question(s) from the donor. Upon receipt of the response(s), the method processes the response(s) at the plasma center and assesses a result of the processed responses to achieve a result assessment based on the at least one response. The assessment may be either a passing assessment or a non-passing assessment. The method may then encode, if the assessment is a passing assessment, the assessment and provide the donor with the encoded assessment.
G16H 10/65 - TIC spécialement adaptées au maniement ou au traitement des données médicales ou de soins de santé relatives aux patients pour des données spécifiques de patients, p. ex. pour des dossiers électroniques de patients stockées sur des supports d’enregistrement portables, p. ex. des cartes à puce, des étiquettes d’identification radio-fréquence [RFID] ou des CD
G16H 10/20 - TIC spécialement adaptées au maniement ou au traitement des données médicales ou de soins de santé relatives aux patients pour des essais ou des questionnaires cliniques électroniques
G06K 19/06 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques caractérisés par le genre de marque numérique, p. ex. forme, nature, code
G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré
G16H 40/20 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour la gestion ou l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de soins de santé, p. ex. pour la gestion du personnel hospitalier ou de salles d’opération
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
46.
HEALTH CARE PROVIDER DATA SYSTEMS PROCESSING AND ANALYTICS
A method for generating a directive for maintaining an objective includes integrating a control center system with a plurality of healthcare provider data systems and obtaining information from the healthcare provider data system(s). The method may then use artificial intelligence to correlate the obtained information against an identified business objective of a donation center and generate, using a heuristic model, a directive to the donation center(s) to achieve the identified business objective. The method may then present the directive a user and/or user system such that the directive may carried out.
G16H 40/20 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour la gestion ou l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de soins de santé, p. ex. pour la gestion du personnel hospitalier ou de salles d’opération
G16H 40/40 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour la gestion d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux, p. ex. pour planifier la maintenance ou les mises à jour
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
G06N 5/00 - Agencements informatiques utilisant des modèles fondés sur la connaissance
A controller for a blood processing device has a body that may dock and undock with a first blood processing device to connect the controller to the first blood processing device and disconnect the controller from the first blood processing device. A processor within the controller controls the first blood processing device when the controller is docked with the first blood processing device and remotely controls the first blood processing device when undocked. The controller also has a user interface that displays information regarding the first blood processing device and an ongoing apheresis procedure when the controller is docked to the first blood processing device and when the controller is undocked from the first blood processing device.
A plasmapheresis bowl for the separation and collection of plasma includes a core and a feed tube that increase the bowl efficiency and reduce foaming within the plasma. The core may have a cylindrical body and a ledge located within the interior of the core. The ledge extends radially inward from the core and defines, at least partially, a collection chamber within the plasmapheresis bowl. The core also has ribs that extend above the top of core body and create flow paths that allow fluid to enter the interior of the cylindrical body and collection chamber. The feed tube has a flow path extending through it that fluidly connects an inlet port on the plasmapheresis centrifuge. A first skirt member on the feed tube has a smooth angled surface that helps to reduce foaming.
A volume measurement system for a fluid processing device includes a fluid container, an imaging unit, and a controller. The container includes a housing defining the structure of the fluid container, and a plurality of fluid chambers. The fluid chambers collect and/or store fluid from the fluid processing device, and each have a port that allows fluid to enter and/or exit the fluid chambers. The imaging unit takes images of the fluid chambers and is positioned to view a level of fluid in each of the chambers. The controller is in communication with the imaging unit and determines the volume of fluid within each of the fluid chambers based upon the viewed level of fluid in the fluid chambers.
G01L 11/02 - Mesure de la pression permanente, ou quasi permanente d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent par des moyens non prévus dans les groupes ou par des moyens optiques
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
G01F 22/02 - Procédés ou appareils pour la mesure du volume des fluides ou des matériaux solides fluents, non prévus ailleurs comportant un mesurage de pression
50.
Y-connector for blood processing system and disposable set containing same
A tubing set for a blood processing system includes a first connector, a first tube, and a second tube. The first connector is configured to connect to a separation device within the blood processing system, and has a first inlet configured to be fluidly connected to an outlet of the separation device. The first connector also has an outlet and a second inlet. The first tube fluidly connects to the outlet and fluidly connects the separation device and a blood component storage container. The second tube is fluidly connected to the second inlet and fluidly connects the separation device and a saline storage container. The second tube may include a second connector that connects to the saline storage container.
A fleet management system includes apheresis devices and a fleet management device remotely located from and in communication with the apheresis devices. Each apheresis device has a controller, firmware and firmware settings. The fleet management device includes an interface to allow a user to interact with the fleet management device, a server and a processor. The server receives information regarding the firmware/firmware settings of each of the apheresis devices and a firmware file from the user and/or a remote repository. The processor processes the information to determine which of the apheresis devices requires an update to the firmware/firmware settings. The server then distributes the firmware file to each apheresis device that requires the update. The system may also develop a fleet model for one or more donation centers that includes a recommend quantity of devices for the location(s) and/or whether devices should be moved from one location to another.
G16H 40/40 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour la gestion d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux, p. ex. pour planifier la maintenance ou les mises à jour
G16H 10/60 - TIC spécialement adaptées au maniement ou au traitement des données médicales ou de soins de santé relatives aux patients pour des données spécifiques de patients, p. ex. pour des dossiers électroniques de patients
G16H 50/20 - TIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicalesTIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour le diagnostic assisté par ordinateur, p. ex. basé sur des systèmes experts médicaux
In some embodiments, the invention provides methods for detecting the reversal an anticoagulant at a therapeutically relevant amount or higher in a patient, including subjecting a sample of a control blood component (known not to contain the anticoagulant) to a clotting assay in the presence of an ecarin reagent to obtain a control ecarin clotting measurement; subjecting a sample of a control blood component (known not to contain the anticoagulant) to a clotting assay in the presence of a Factor Xa reagent to obtain a control Factor Xa clotting measurement; subjecting a sample of a blood component from a patient suspected to contain a reversal agent to a clotting assay in the presence of the ecarin reagent to obtain a patient ecarin clotting measurement; subjecting a sample of a blood component from the patient suspected to contain the reversal agent to a clotting assay in the presence of the Factor Xa reagent to obtain a patient Factor Xa clotting measurement; and comparing the control ecarin clotting measurement to the patient ecarin clotting measurement and comparing the control Factor Xa clotting measurement to the patient Factor Xa measurement.
C12Q 1/56 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismesCompositions à cet effetProcédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des facteurs de coagulation du sang, p. ex. faisant intervenir la thrombine, la thromboplastine, le fibrinogène
G01N 33/86 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir le temps de coagulation du sang
A method for collecting plasma includes determining the weight and hematocrit of a donor, and inserting a venous-access device into the donor. The method then withdraws blood from the donor through a draw line connected to a blood component separation device, and introduces anticoagulant into the withdrawn blood. The blood component separation device separates the blood into a plasma component and a second blood component, and the plasma component is collected from the blood component separation device and into a plasma collection container. The method may then calculate (1) a percentage of anticoagulant in the collected plasma component, and (2) a volume of pure plasma collected within the plasma collection container. The volume of pure plasma may be based, at least in part, on the calculated percentage of anticoagulant. The method may continue until a target volume of pure plasma is collected within the plasma collection container.
A method for collecting plasma includes determining the weight, height, and hematocrit of a donor, and calculating a donor plasma volume and a target plasma collection volume. The target plasma collection volume is based on the donor plasma volume and a target percentage of plasma. The method then withdraws blood from the donor through a line connected to a blood component separation device, and introduces anticoagulant into the withdrawn blood. The blood component separation device separates the blood into a plasma component and a second blood component, and the plasma component is collected from the blood component separation device and into a plasma collection container. The method may then calculate the volume of pure plasma collected within the plasma collection container, and continue processing/collecting until the calculated volume of pure plasma equals the target plasma collection volume.
A cap removal device and a thrombelastography device having same are disclosed. The cap removal device comprises a drive part (1), a connection shaft (2), and a cap removal member (3). The connection shaft (2) can move upward when driven by the drive part (1). The cap removal member (3) has an end (31) and the other end (32); the end (31) is pivotally connected to the connection shaft (2), so that when the connection shaft (2) moves upward when driven by the drive part (1), the cap removal member (3) rotates, due to the upward movement, around a pivot point (4) located between the end (31) and the other end (32) of the cap removal member (3), so that the other end (32) of the cap removal member (3) moves downward to contact a cap (5) to be removed, thereby removing the cap (5). The thrombelastography device has the cap removal device, and thus can achieve the automatic removal of the cap (5) and the automated control on the drive part (1), thereby improving the cap removal efficiency and the test efficiency, and saving time of manually removing the cap.
G01N 33/86 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir le temps de coagulation du sang
G01N 33/49 - Analyse physique de matériau biologique de matériau biologique liquide de sang
B67B 3/28 - Mécanismes assurant le mouvement relatif entre la bouteille ou le bocal et la tête de capsulage
A continuous flow centrifuge bowl includes a rotatable outer body, and a top and bottom core that are rotatable with the outer body. The bottom core has a wall extending proximally from a bottom wall. The proximally extending wall is radially outward from at least a portion of the top core and, together with the top core, defines a primary separation region in which initial separation of the whole blood occurs. The bowl may also have a secondary separation region located between the top core and the outer body, and a rotary seal that couples an inlet port and two outlet ports to the outer body. The inlet port may be connected to an inlet tube that extends distally into a whole blood introduction region. Additionally, one of the outlet ports may be connected to an extraction tube that extends into a region below the bottom core.
A bracket, a thrombelastography device, and a support system are disclosed. The device comprises: a fixed support part (101), a movable support part (102), and a connection part (103). The connection part comprises a first fixing connection member (1031) and a second fixing connection member (1032). The first fixing connection member is fixedly connected to the fixed support part; the second fixing connection member is fixedly connected to the movable support part; the first fixing connection member is connected to the second fixing connection member in point contact fashion, such that the first fixing connection member and the second fixing connection member can rotate relative to each other; the movable support part is fixedly connected to a supported object; when driven by the supported object, the movable support part rotates relative to the fixed support part by means of the point contact between the first fixing connection member and the second fixing connection member. The thrombelastography device comprises a rotational shaft and a bracket. The rotational resistance to the supported object when it rotates can be reduced.
G01N 33/49 - Analyse physique de matériau biologique de matériau biologique liquide de sang
G01N 11/14 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en utilisant des corps en rotation, p. ex. moulinet
G01N 11/16 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en mesurant l'effet d'amortissement sur un corps oscillant
G01N 33/86 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir le temps de coagulation du sang
A method for collecting plasma includes determining the weight, height, and hematocrit of a donor, and calculating a donor plasma volume and a target plasma collection volume. The target plasma collection volume is based on the donor plasma volume and a target percentage of plasma. The method then withdraws blood from the donor through a line connected to a blood component separation device, and introduces anticoagulant into the withdrawn blood. The blood component separation device separates the blood into a plasma component and a second blood component, and the plasma component is collected from the blood component separation device and into a plasma collection container. The method may then calculate the volume of pure plasma collected within the plasma collection container, and continue processing/collecting until the calculated volume of pure plasma equals the target plasma collection volume.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
Downloadable and recorded computer software for use in
operation of blood and blood plasma processing equipment. Blood and blood plasma processing equipment for medical use.
A method for collecting plasma includes determining the weight and hematocrit of a donor, and inserting a venous-access device into the donor. The method then withdraws blood from the donor through a draw line connected to a blood component separation device, and introduces anticoagulant into the withdrawn blood. The blood component separation device separates the blood into a plasma component and a second blood component, and the plasma component is collected from the blood component separation device and into a plasma collection container. The method may then calculate (1) a percentage of anticoagulant in the collected plasma component, and (2) a volume of pure plasma collected within the plasma collection container. The volume of pure plasma may be based, at least in part, on the calculated percentage of anticoagulant. The method may continue until a target volume of pure plasma is collected within the plasma collection container.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones and computers, namely, downloadable software for use by potential blood or plasma donors to see donation history, find donation drives and schedule appointments, receive education about the donation process, complete health history questionnaires, receive notification of use of donated blood or plasma; downloadable computer application software for mobile phones and computers, namely, downloadable software for use by blood or plasma donation center operators for donation trend analysis, to target and identify donors and prospective donors for marketing message outreach via social media, e-mail, or SMS, conduct donor surveys, and for providing information about the donor to donation center workers to enhance the donor's in-center experience; computer application software for mobile phones and computers, namely, recorded software for use by potential blood or plasma donors to see donation history, find donation drives and schedule appointments, receive education about the donation process, complete health history questionnaires, receive notification of use of donated blood or plasma; computer application software for mobile phones and computers, namely, recorded software for use by blood or plasma donation center operators for donation trend analysis, to target and identify donors and prospective donors for marketing message outreach via social media, e-mail, or SMS, conduct donor surveys, and for providing information about the donor to donation center workers to enhance the donor's in-center experience
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
(1) Computer software for use in operation of blood and blood plasma processing equipment and not for use in imaging
(2) Blood and blood plasma processing equipment for medical use and not for use in imaging
68.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING CELL PROCESSING PROTOCOLS
A method for creating a custom cell processing protocol includes providing a cell processing device having a display, a blood component separation device, and a pump. The method may then select, using the display, a first and second processing phase. The first processing phase has a plurality of first processing phase parameters and the second processing phase has a plurality of second processing phase parameters. The method may then modify the first and second processing phase parameters using the display, and create a custom protocol algorithm. The algorithm may be based, at least in part, on the selected first and second processing phases and the modified first and second processing phase parameters
A fleet management system includes apheresis devices and a fleet management device remotely located from and in communication with the apheresis devices. Each apheresis device has a controller, firmware and firmware settings. The fleet management device includes an interface to allow a user to interact with the fleet management device, a server and a processor. The server receives information regarding the firmware/firmware settings of each of the apheresis devices and a firmware file from the user and/or a remote repository. The processor processes the information to determine which of the apheresis devices requires an update to the firmware/firmware settings. The server then distributes the firmware file to each apheresis device that requires the update. The system may also develop a fleet model for one or more donation centers that includes a recommend quantity of devices for the location(s) and/or whether devices should be moved from one location to another.
G16H 40/40 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour la gestion d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux, p. ex. pour planifier la maintenance ou les mises à jour
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
G16H 40/67 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement à distance
A method for engaging a donor includes receiving, in a server, donor information and donation data for the donor, and sending a first communication to the donor. The first communication may be sent to the donor after completion of a donation and the method may monitor a time period after the donation to determine when a predetermined period of time has passed. The method may then generate and send a second communication to the donor after the passage of the predetermined time period. The second communication may remind the donor of that the donor is eligible to donate again and may include a preferred date and time for the donor to return to donate again. The preferred date and time may be based, at least in part, on heuristic information about the donation center's productivity. The method may also generate/send an additional message requesting a referral from the donor.
G06Q 50/00 - Technologies de l’information et de la communication [TIC] spécialement adaptées à la mise en œuvre des procédés d’affaires d’un secteur particulier d’activité économique, p. ex. aux services d’utilité publique ou au tourisme
G09B 23/28 - Modèles à usage scientifique, médical ou mathématique, p. ex. dispositif en vraie grandeur pour la démonstration pour la médecine
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
71.
HEALTH CARE PROVIDER DATA SYSTEMS PROCESSING AND ANALYTICS
A method for generating a directive for maintaining an objective includes integrating a control center system with a plurality of healthcare provider data systems and obtaining information from the healthcare provider data system(s). The method may then use artificial intelligence to correlate the obtained information against an identified business objective of a donation center and generate, using a heuristic model, a directive to the donation center(s) to achieve the identified business objective. The method may then present the directive a user and/or user system such that the directive may carried out.
G06Q 50/00 - Technologies de l’information et de la communication [TIC] spécialement adaptées à la mise en œuvre des procédés d’affaires d’un secteur particulier d’activité économique, p. ex. aux services d’utilité publique ou au tourisme
72.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY OBTAINING DONOR INFORMATION
A method for remotely obtaining donor information includes identifying a donor after receiving donor specific information from the donor at a remote location and retrieving, at a plasma center, a donor questionnaire based, at least in part, on the donor specific information. The method may then present at least one question from the questionnaire to the donor at the remote location and receive at least one response to question(s) from the donor. Upon receipt of the response(s), the method processes the response(s) at the plasma center and assesses a result of the processed responses to achieve a result assessment based on the at least one response. The assessment may be either a passing assessment or a non-passing assessment. The method may then encode, if the assessment is a passing assessment, the assessment and provide the donor with the encoded assessment.
G16H 10/60 - TIC spécialement adaptées au maniement ou au traitement des données médicales ou de soins de santé relatives aux patients pour des données spécifiques de patients, p. ex. pour des dossiers électroniques de patients
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
A controller for a blood processing device has a body that may dock and undock with a first blood processing device to connect the controller to the first blood processing device and disconnect the controller from the first blood processing device. A processor within the controller controls the first blood processing device when the controller is docked with the first blood processing device and remotely controls the first blood processing device when undocked. The controller also has a user interface that displays information regarding the first blood processing device and an ongoing apheresis procedure when the controller is docked to the first blood processing device and when the controller is undocked from the first blood processing device.
In some embodiments, the invention provides methods for detecting and/or classifying an anticoagulant at a therapeutically relevant amount or higher in a patient, including subjecting a sample of a control blood component (known not to contain the anticoagulant) to a clotting assay in the presence of a Factor Xa reagent to obtain a control clotting measurement; and subjecting a sample of a blood component from a patient suspected of having the anticoagulant to the clotting assay in the presence of the Factor Xa reagent to obtain a patient clotting measurement, wherein the patient clotting measurement sample greater than the control clotting measurement indicates the presence of the anticoagulant at a therapeutically relevant amount or higher in the patient. In some embodiments, the invention includes methods for classifying an anticoagulant as an anti-Factor Xa or a direct thrombin inhibitor anticoagulant using a clotting assay in the presence of an ecarin reagent.
C12Q 1/56 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismesCompositions à cet effetProcédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des facteurs de coagulation du sang, p. ex. faisant intervenir la thrombine, la thromboplastine, le fibrinogène
G01N 33/86 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir le temps de coagulation du sang
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
Downloadable and recorded computer software for use in operation of blood and blood plasma processing equipment blood and blood plasma processing equipment for medical use
A top for a plasma storage container includes a top body that defines the structure of the top and seals an opening of the plasma storage container. The top also includes a first opening and a vent opening extending through the top body. A valve mechanism is located at least partially within the top body and includes an aperture therethrough. The aperture opens upon connection of a blunt cannula to provide access to the interior of the plasma storage container. The top also includes a vent filter. The vent filter allows air to vent through the vent opening during plasma collection.
A tubing set for a blood processing system includes a first connector, a first tube, and a second tube. The first connector is configured to connect to a separation device within the blood processing system, and has a first inlet configured to be fluidly connected to an outlet of the separation device. The first connector also has an outlet and a second inlet. The first tube fluidly connects to the outlet and fluidly connects the separation device and a blood component storage container. The second tube is fluidly connected to the second inlet and fluidly connects the separation device and a saline storage container. The second tube may include a second connector that connects to the saline storage container.
A plasmapheresis bowl for the separation and collection of plasma includes a core and a feed tube that increase the bowl efficiency and reduce foaming within the plasma. The core may have a cylindrical body and a ledge located within the interior of the core. The ledge extends radially inward from the core and defines, at least partially, a collection chamber within the plasmapheresis bowl. The core also has ribs that extend above the top of core body and create flow paths that allow fluid to enter the interior of the cylindrical body and collection chamber. The feed tube has a flow path extending through it that fluidly connects an inlet port on the plasmapheresis centrifuge. A first skirt member on the feed tube has a smooth angled surface that helps to reduce foaming.
A plasmapheresis bowl for the separation and collection of plasma includes a core and a feed tube that increase the bowl efficiency and reduce foaming within the plasma. The core may have a cylindrical body and a ledge located within the interior of the core. The ledge extends radially inward from the core and defines, at least partially, a collection chamber within the plasmapheresis bowl. The core also has ribs that extend above the top of core body and create flow paths that allow fluid to enter the interior of the cylindrical body and collection chamber. The feed tube has a flow path extending through it that fluidly connects an inlet port on the plasmapheresis centrifuge. A first skirt member on the feed tube has a smooth angled surface that helps to reduce foaming.
A continuous flow centrifuge bowl includes a rotatable outer body, and a top and bottom core that are rotatable with the outer body. The bottom core has a wall extending proximally from a bottom wall. The proximally extending wall is radially outward from at least a portion of the top core and, together with the top core, defines a primary separation region in which initial separation of the whole blood occurs. The bowl may also have a secondary separation region located between the top core and the outer body, and a rotary seal that couples an inlet port and two outlet ports to the outer body. The inlet port may be connected to an inlet tube that extends distally into a whole blood introduction region. Additionally, one of the outlet ports may be connected to an extraction tube that extends into a region below the bottom core.
A method for continuously washing packed red blood cells includes (1) transferring, at a first flow rate, packed red blood cells from a container to a separation device and (2) transferring, at the same time as the packed red blood cells, wash solution from a container to the separation device. The wash solution may be transferred at a second flow rate that is greater than the first flow rate. The wash solution mixes with the packed red blood cells within the inlet line of the separation device and dilutes/washes the packed red blood cells. The separation device separates the red blood cells from the wash solution and a supernatant. The method may then monitor the volume of washed red blood cells within the separation device and begin to extract the washed red blood cells into a red blood cell product container when a target volume is collected within the separation device.
A cap removal device and a thrombelastography device having same are disclosed. The cap removal device comprises a drive part (1), a connection shaft (2), and a cap removal member (3). The connection shaft (2) can move upward when driven by the drive part (1). The cap removal member (3) has an end (31) and the other end (32); the end (31) is pivotally connected to the connection shaft (2), so that when the connection shaft (2) moves upward when driven by the drive part (1), the cap removal member (3) rotates, due to the upward movement, around a pivot point (4) located between the end (31) and the other end (32) of the cap removal member (3), so that the other end (32) of the cap removal member (3) moves downward to contact a cap (5) to be removed, thereby removing the cap (5). The thrombelastography device has the cap removal device, and thus can achieve the automatic removal of the cap (5) and the automated control on the drive part (1), thereby improving the cap removal efficiency and the test efficiency, and saving time of manually removing the cap.
B67B 3/28 - Mécanismes assurant le mouvement relatif entre la bouteille ou le bocal et la tête de capsulage
G01N 33/86 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir le temps de coagulation du sang
G01N 33/49 - Analyse physique de matériau biologique de matériau biologique liquide de sang
83.
Apparatus for measuring blood coagulation data, and use method and calibration method thereof
An apparatus for measuring blood coagulation data, and a use method and calibration method thereof are disclosed. The apparatus comprises: a movable support part (101), a fixed support part (102), a connection part (103), a rotary shaft (104), a magnet (105), a Hall element (106), and a processing unit (107). One end of the movable support part (101) is fixedly connected to the rotary shaft (104), and the other end of the movable support part (101) is connected to the fixed support part (102) by means of the connection part (103); the movable support part (101) is fixedly connected to the magnet (105); the rotary shaft (104) is able to rotate relative to the fixed support part (102) under the driving force of measured blood and drive the movable support part (101) to rotate; the movable support part (101) is able to move the magnet (105) to cause a change in the magnetic field of the magnet (105); the Hall element (106) is connected to the processing unit (107); the Hall element (106) is used for outputting a measurement electric signal according to the magnetic field change of the magnet (105); and the processing unit (107) is used for determining blood coagulation data of the measured blood according to the measurement electric signal. The present apparatus can improve the accuracy in measurement of blood coagulation data.
G01N 11/16 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en mesurant l'effet d'amortissement sur un corps oscillant
G01N 11/14 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en utilisant des corps en rotation, p. ex. moulinet
G01N 33/49 - Analyse physique de matériau biologique de matériau biologique liquide de sang
G01N 27/74 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant des variables magnétiques des fluides
A top for a plasma storage container includes a top body that defines the structure of the top and seals an opening of the plasma storage container. The top also includes a first opening and a vent opening extending through the top body. A septum is located at least partially within the first opening and includes an aperture therethrough. The septum allows a blunt cannula to pass through the aperture to access the interior of the plasma storage container. The top also includes a hydrophobic membrane located on underside of the top body. The membrane covers the vent opening and allows air to vent through the vent opening during plasma collection.
A61J 1/12 - Récipients du type sac avec des moyens pour recevoir des échantillons du contenu
A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet
A61J 1/05 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques pour recueillir, stocker ou administrer du sang, du plasma ou des liquides à usage médical
A method for collecting plasma includes determining the weight, height, and hematocrit of a donor, and calculating a donor plasma volume and a target plasma collection volume. The target plasma collection volume is based on the donor plasma volume and a target percentage of plasma. The method then withdraws blood from the donor through a line connected to a blood component separation device, and introduces anticoagulant into the withdrawn blood. The blood component separation device separates the blood into a plasma component and a second blood component, and the plasma component is collected from the blood component separation device and into a plasma collection container. The method may then calculate the volume of pure plasma collected within the plasma collection container, and continue processing/collecting until the calculated volume of pure plasma equals the target plasma collection volume.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Computer software, for use in collection, control and usage
of blood and blood products. Blood processing equipment for medical use. Business consulting, strategic planning and business
advisory services in the field of blood management provided
to hospitals, blood banks, clinics and medical care
providers; business management for blood supply chain,
namely, logistics and inventory management in the field of
blood and blood products. Computer services, namely, providing a web-based system and
online portal featuring on-line non-downloadable software in
the field of blood management that enables users to access
data regarding operation of their hospital, blood bank,
clinic or medical care facility; customizing and installing
of non-downloadable computer software for use in blood donor
screening; application service provider featuring software
in the field of blood donor screening; computer programming
and computer consulting services in the blood product
collection and plasma-derived product manufacturing
industries; design, development, installation, maintenance,
repair and updating of software for the management of data,
equipment, facilities and processes and procedures used in
regulated industries, namely, blood product collection
centers and plasma-derived product manufacturers.
87.
Thrombelastography device, heating apparatus, blood coagulation analysis system and rotational angle measurement method
A thrombelastography device, a heating apparatus, a blood coagulation analysis system, and a rotational angle measurement method are disclosed. The thrombelastography device consists of a plurality of thrombelastography device splits (2) that are horizontally arranged in parallel. The thrombelastography device split (2) comprises a worktable (4), a rack (5), a test bar (6), a tester (8), and a processor (9). The thrombelastography device overcomes the defect in the prior art that the measurement result of a thrombelastography device is inaccurate. The amount of reflected light is used as a reference for thrombelastographic evaluation, and thus the result is more accurate.
G01N 33/49 - Analyse physique de matériau biologique de matériau biologique liquide de sang
G01N 11/00 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement
B01L 3/00 - Récipients ou ustensiles pour laboratoires, p. ex. verrerie de laboratoireCompte-gouttes
B01L 7/00 - Appareils de chauffage ou de refroidissementDispositifs d'isolation thermique
B01L 9/02 - Paillasses ou tables de laboratoireLeurs garnitures
G01N 11/14 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en utilisant des corps en rotation, p. ex. moulinet
A top for a plasma storage container includes a top body that defines the structure of the top and seals an opening of the plasma storage container. The top also includes a first opening and a vent opening extending through the top body. A valve mechanism is located at least partially within the top body and includes an aperture therethrough. The aperture opens upon connection of a blunt cannula to provide access to the interior of the plasma storage container. The top also includes a vent filter. The vent filter allows air to vent through the vent opening during plasma collection.
A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet
A61J 1/05 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques pour recueillir, stocker ou administrer du sang, du plasma ou des liquides à usage médical
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
A61J 1/03 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques pour pilules ou comprimés
An imaging system for a rotatable object includes an imaging unit configured to take a series of images of a portion of the rotatable object and a light source. The light source is directed at the rotatable object and is configured to generate pulses of light that illuminate the rotatable object during rotation of the rotatable object and allow the imaging unit to take the series of images of the rotatable object. The system also includes a synchronizer that monitors the rotational position of the rotatable object as it rotates, and a controller in communication with the imaging unit, the light source, and the synchronizer. The controller controls the operation of the imaging unit and/or the light source based upon the rotational position of the rotatable object such that each of the series of images is taken at the same rotational position of the rotatable object.
G02B 26/08 - Dispositifs ou dispositions optiques pour la commande de la lumière utilisant des éléments optiques mobiles ou déformables pour commander la direction de la lumière
G01N 21/17 - Systèmes dans lesquels la lumière incidente est modifiée suivant les propriétés du matériau examiné
A method for collecting plasma includes determining the weight, height, and hematocrit of a donor, and calculating a donor plasma volume and a target plasma collection volume. The target plasma collection volume is based on the donor plasma volume and a target percentage of plasma. The method then withdraws blood from the donor through a line connected to a blood component separation device, and introduces anticoagulant into the withdrawn blood. The blood component separation device separates the blood into a plasma component and a second blood component, and the plasma component is collected from the blood component separation device and into a plasma collection container. The method may then calculate the volume of pure plasma collected within the plasma collection container, and continue processing/collecting until the calculated volume of pure plasma equals the target plasma collection volume.
A method for collecting plasma includes determining the weight and hematocrit of a donor, and inserting a venous-access device into the donor. The method then withdraws blood from the donor through a draw line connected to a blood component separation device, and introduces anticoagulant into the withdrawn blood. The blood component separation device separates the blood into a plasma component and a second blood component, and the plasma component is collected from the blood component separation device and into a plasma collection container. The method may then calculate (1) a percentage of anticoagulant in the collected plasma component, and (2) a volume of pure plasma collected within the plasma collection container. The volume of pure plasma may be based, at least in part, on the calculated percentage of anticoagulant. The method may continue until a target volume of pure plasma is collected within the plasma collection container.
A method for collecting plasma includes determining the weight and hematocrit of a donor, and inserting a venous-access device into the donor. The method then withdraws blood from the donor through a draw line connected to a blood component separation device, and introduces anticoagulant into the withdrawn blood. The blood component separation device separates the blood into a plasma component and a second blood component, and the plasma component is collected from the blood component separation device and into a plasma collection container. The method may then calculate (1) a percentage of anticoagulant in the collected plasma component, and (2) a volume of pure plasma collected within the plasma collection container. The volume of pure plasma may be based, at least in part, on the calculated percentage of anticoagulant. The method may continue until a target volume of pure plasma is collected within the plasma collection container.
A peristaltic pump includes a rotor and first and second rollers mounted on the rotor. The first and second rollers rotate between a disengaged, initially engaged and a fully engaged position with respect to a section of tubing. The rollers begin to occlude the tubing when in the initially engaged positon and fully occlude the tubing when in the fully engaged position. The pump also includes an encoder and a rotor controller. The encoder monitors the position of the first and second rollers as the rotor rotates. The rotor controller is in electrical communication with the encoder and controls the operation of the pump and rotor. The controller stops the rotation of the rotor in response to a stop command and based upon the monitored position of the first and second rollers such that either the first or second roller remains in the fully engaged positon.
F04B 49/02 - Commande d'arrêt, de démarrage, de décharge ou de ralenti
F04B 43/12 - "Machines", pompes ou installations de pompage ayant des organes de travail flexibles à action péristaltique
F04B 9/06 - "Machines" ou pompes à piston caractérisées par les moyens entraînants ou entraînés liés à leurs organes de travail les moyens étant mécaniques comportant des mécanismes à mouvement perdu à ressorts ou à poids
(1) Separation system for removing and separating blood to its components and returning unused components; Blood plasma collection device for donation or medical purposes; Blood plasma processing equipment for donation or medical use.
98.
System and method for measuring pressure of fluid flow
An apparatus for measuring pressure within a fluid path includes a housing defining the structure of the apparatus. The housing includes a fluid path that extends through the housing and allows a fluid to pass through the housing. The apparatus also includes a first volume chamber that is in fluid communication with the fluid path and has a first volume chamber opening, and a second volume chamber with a second volume chamber opening that is less than the first volume chamber opening. A diaphragm separates the first volume chamber from the second volume chamber and fluidly disconnects the second volume chamber from the fluid path. The diaphragm deforms based upon the pressure within the fluid path. The apparatus also includes an interface that is connectable to a pressure sensor, and the second volume chamber is in fluid communication with the interface.
G01L 7/08 - Mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent par des éléments mécaniques ou hydrauliques sensibles à la pression sous forme de jauges, élastiquement déformables du type à diaphragme élastique
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
A61M 1/36 - Autre traitement du sang dans une dérivation du système circulatoire naturel, p. ex. adaptation de la température, irradiation
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/021 - Mesure de la pression dans le cœur ou dans les vaisseaux sanguins
99.
System and method for removing fat from salvaged blood
A method for removing fat from salvaged blood includes transferring salvaged blood from a reservoir to a blood component separation device, and separating the blood into a plurality of blood components. The method may then transfer a volume of unwashed blood components from the blood component separation device back toward the reservoir, and re-centrifuge the blood components remaining within the blood component separation device. After re-centrifuging, the method transfers additional salvaged blood from the reservoir to the blood component separation device to refill the blood component separation device. The method may then wash the components within the bowl by introducing wash solution into the blood component separation device. The wash solution displaces a volume of fat from the blood component separation device and into a waste container. The method may then empty the washed blood components within the blood component separation device to a product container.
