Abstract: A blood separation chamber comprises a base that includes formed walls that define a hub. A separation channel extends about the hub. A flow passage extends between the hub and the separation channel. The hub enables attachment of external tubing to convey blood to and from the separation channel through the hub.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 15, 2003
Date of Patent:
October 5, 2004
Assignee:
Baxter International Inc.
Inventors:
Tom Westberg, Kelly B Smith, Sanjay V. Odak, Michel L. T. Joie, Georges E Rondeau