| abstract |
A system for automatically collecting and separating whole blood into its components is described. The system includes a console (100), which contains all motors, pumps, sensors, valves and control circuitry, and a unique disposable set (480) that includes a cassette (490) supporting a centrifuge (515) with an improved design, pump interfaces with an improved design, component and solution bags (570), and tubing (550). Various processes are implemented using a specific disposable set for each process which allows automatic identification of the process to be performed by the console. |