Baxter International Inc.

Fenwal, Inc.

Thomas Walter Coneys

Jean-Marie Mathias

Jean-Claude Bernes

Philippe Van Heems

Jean-Marc Payrat

Gianni Di Stefani

Fluid sampling systems are disclosed. The sampling system has a flexible plastic container defining an interior chamber and an internal flow path comprising a proximal end and terminating in an open distal end. The flow path extends substantially into the interior chamber, providing the only access into and from the chamber.

Apparatus for collecting blood samples

A holder for receiving a sampling tube of a blood sampling system is disclosed. The holder has an interior pocket which can be conformed from a closed position to an open position for receiving the sampling tube.

Method and apparatus for collecting blood samples prior to a blood collection procedure

A confined air tube is intended to be placed into in-line communication with the transfer tubing of a blood processing system. The confined air tube provides an incremental volume of air, which keeps the transfer tubing from collapsing and sticking together during heat sterilization. After sterilization, the confined air tube accommodates conveyance of a blood component into an associated downstream transfer container. The confined air tube can also receive air vented from the transfer container, so that the blood component can undergo further processing or be stored in an air-depleted environment within the transfer container.

Confined air tube and methods for handling air in closed blood processing systems

Needle protectors for retaining needles are disclosed. The needle protector includes a housing with an opening at each of a proximal and distal end. The needle protector may include a portion that is depressible to a substantially fixed position over the needle retracted within the housing.

Locking needle protector

Sampling tube holder for blood sampling system

A blood sampling system for obtaining blood samples from a fluid flow path is disclosed. The sampling system includes a container that can be isolated from the remainder of a blood processing set and allows for collection of a sample either before or after the blood donation.

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Saint-Doulchard, France

Thomas Walter Coneys