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The present invention is a blood separation system that is fully mechanized to collect blood from a patient, separate waste portions of the blood, wash the blood, and redirect the usable portions to a device for reinjecting the usable portions into the patient. The present invention prevents acciden

The present invention is a blood separation system that is fully mechanized to collect blood from a patient, separate waste portions of the blood, wash the blood, and redirect the usable portions to a device for reinjecting the usable portions into the patient. The present invention prevents accidental activation of an improper operation that could cause harm to a patient or a shut down of the system by requiring confirmation of each step by an operator. The invention provides screen displays with detailed setup instructions, eliminating the need for secondary documentation that might not be allowed in a surgical environment. The invention also instructs the operator at the appropriate times to do certain manual steps such as opening and closing clamps. Since the opening and closing of clamps is a highly critical operation, confirmation of these steps is also required. A method and suitable apparatus is also disclosed for sequestration of platelet rich plasma whereby a blood sample is spun at a high speed sufficient to separate solid cells from the blood sample and spun at a lower speed for a predetermined time to allow platelets to elute from the solid cells.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A blood separation system comprising:a blood separator for separating blood into blood components,a plurality of collectors coupled to said blood separator for receiving said blood components,a controller for said blood separator,an output device coupled to said controlle

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A blood separation system comprising:a blood separator for separating blood into blood components,a plurality of collectors coupled to said blood separator for receiving said blood components,a controller for said blood separator,an output device coupled to said controller for displaying text messages, said output device displaying a plurality of instructions that guide an operator to perform predetermined operations, andan input device coupled to said controller for allowing an operator to input commands to said controller,said controller requiring confirmation of each command by said operator prior to executing each command.