Baxter International Inc.

Liam C Farrell

Richard L Kandler

Richard I Brown

Rohit Vishnoi

Sandra Thom

Kyungyoon Min

Tom Westberg

Automated systems and method for processing blood and other fluids are disclosed. The systems and methods utilize a disposable fluid circuit selected from one of two or more circuits. The circuits are mounted on a re-usable hardware component or module. The system includes a programmable controller including programs for use with the fluid circuits.

Automated system adaptable for use with different fluid circuits

Automated systems and methods for withdrawing and replacing fluids in a patient are disclosed. The system withdraws blood from a donor or patient, separates the blood into two or more components and collects the separated component. A replacement fluid capable of at least partially providing the biological function of the separated component is infused into the patient.

Automated system and method for pre-surgical blood donation and fluid replacement

Platelet suspensions and methods for resuspending platelet concentrates are disclosed. The platelet concentrates are resuspended by combining a platelet concentrate with a substance capable of resuspending platelets, such as a salt solution. The resuspended platelets may be stored and/or administered to a patient.

Platelet suspensions and methods for resuspending platelets

Platelet suspensions and methods for resuspending platelet concentrates are disclosed. The platelet concentrates are resuspended by combining a platelet concentrate with a hypertonic solution of either sodium chloride or potassium chloride. The resuspended platelets may be stored and/or administered to a patient.

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Palatine, IL, United States of America

Liam C Farrell