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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 08, 2002
Philip H. Coelho, Rancho Cordova, CA (US);
Eric Sommer, Rancho Cordova, CA (US);
Richard Klosinski, Carmichael, CA (US);
Jim Hobbs, Carmichael, CA (US);
Philip H. Coelho, Rancho Cordova, CA (US);
Eric Sommer, Rancho Cordova, CA (US);
Richard Klosinski, Carmichael, CA (US);
Jim Hobbs, Carmichael, CA (US);
ThermoGenesis Corporation, Rancho Cordova, CA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method for collecting whole blood and then separating it into components for subsequent use or storage. A self-contained bag set is used to collect the sample, which may then be placed into container adapted to fit into a centrifuge for separation of components. Each component is then sequentially extracted according to density, with a sensor present in the container to control the operation of valves directing the collection of each component. Each component may then be separated into its own storage container.