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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 1984
Filed:
Dec. 28, 1982
Arnold C Bilstad, Deerfield, IL (US);
Richard I Brown, Northbrook, IL (US);
Robert J Kruger, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Baxter Travenol Laboratories, Inc., Deerfield, IL (US);
Abstract
A fluid processing apparatus for use in conjunction with a disposable fluid processing module of the type which includes an integral housing wherein fluid containers, tubing segments, and other components required in processing a fluid are contained, and wherein fluid communication between the containers, components and tubing segments is provided by a fluid circuit formed by a panel of the housing, and an overlying fluid-impermeable flexible sheet member. The processing apparatus includes an actuator station for receiving the module housing, and pneumatic actuator ports which apply pressures to pump and valve elements in the fluid circuit to circulate fluid through the system.