Abstract: A medical device interface system includes a network interface circuit and a processing circuit. The network interface circuit communicates with a plurality of medical devices. The processing circuit receives data through the network interface circuit from each of the medical devices and generates a first screen comprising screen shots or live feeds of screens displayed on the medical devices. Each screen shot or live feed conveys information shown on a respective interface screen of a corresponding medical device. The processing circuit receives through the network interface circuit an indication of an alert or alarm associated with one of the medical devices and generates a corresponding indication of the alert or alarm.

Abstract: A method and system for treating a biological fluid within a container by subjecting the container to light is provided. The system includes a fluid treatment chamber for receiving the container of biological fluid; an agitation assembly for oscillating the container of biological fluid within the fluid treatment chamber including a variable speed motor; one or more light sources in proximity to the fluid treatment chamber; at least one sensor for sensing a condition of the biological fluid in the container; and a programmable controller.

Abstract: A method of improving network access security on a medical device includes opening a communication port on the medical device to establish a communication session on a network and transmitting medical device data to a computer over the network during the communication session. After the medical device data is transmitted to the computer, the method includes transmitting to the computer a request for a command from the computer during the communication session. The method also includes receiving a command from the computer, processing the command, and closing the communication port on the medical device.

Abstract: Certain examples provide systems, methods, and apparatus for medical device management. An example method includes comparing a first identification of a first data set to a second identification of a second data set at a medical device. The example method includes, when the first identification does not match the second identification, triggering a download of the second data set to the medical device. The example method includes determining an operating state of the medical device. The example method includes, when the operating state indicates the medical device is idle, triggering activation of the second data set in place of the first data set at the medical device. The example method includes facilitating operation of the medical device according to the second data set.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed relating to certain aspects of blood processing, collecting or storing, including method and system for automated authentication, processing device with scanner, blood container with two dimensional barcode, blood collection containers, blood container label and related tracking method, integrated container system, and processing device with sterile connection device.

Abstract: A method for automated processing of a blood product, the method comprising providing a reusable separation apparatus controlled by a microprocessing unit, said apparatus configurable with settings and configured to associate with a disposable circuit comprising a separator and in communication with a source blood product having a first concentration and first volume. The apparatus and disposable circuit are configured to flow the source blood product into an inlet of the separator and separate supernatant of the source blood product from a first outlet of the separator into a filtrate container. The apparatus and disposable circuit are also configured to separate platelets and remaining supernatant from a second outlet of the separator into a retentate container, wherein the platelets and remaining supernatant in the retentate container have a second concentration greater than the first concentration and second volume less than the first volume.

Abstract: Biomedical containers for sampling and mixing biological fluids are disclosed. The biomedical containers are at least substantially spherical and include access sites for accessing the container interior. The containers may be included as part of a disposable biological fluid processing kit.

Abstract: A system for performing an apheresis procedure on a human subject includes an apheresis device configured to receive over a network donor information comprising donor-specific information and to receive over the network a plurality of parameters for an apheresis procedure. The apheresis device is further configured to receive a user input from a touch screen to confirm a donor based on the donor-specific information. The apheresis device is further configured to, in response to confirming the donor, proceed with an apheresis procedure operated according to the plurality of parameters, the apheresis procedure configured to draw whole blood from a human subject, separate at least one component from the whole blood, and return at least one other component of the whole blood to the donor.

Abstract: A system is provided for pumping fluid, with the system including a fluid pump and a cassette. The pump includes a motor and a piston that is movable toward and away from a flexible diaphragm of the cassette. A linkage connects the motor and the piston to move the piston toward and away from the diaphragm. At least a portion of the piston or the diaphragm is magnetized, with the other having at least a portion that is magnetized or formed of a ferromagnetic material, thereby magnetically coupling the piston and the diaphragm such that movement of the piston moves the diaphragm into and out of a cassette cavity aligned with the diaphragm and piston. Movement of the diaphragm into and out of the cavity changes the effective volume of the cavity, which has the effect of drawing fluid into or forcing fluid out of the cavity.

Abstract: An adapter for making a fluid connection between first and second medical fluid flow components, where the first component includes a first male or female Luer connector of a first configuration, and the component includes a second male female Luer connector of a second configuration, that is not compatible with the first configuration, includes a fluid flow conduit with a first adapter connector at a first end of the conduit and a second adapter connector at a second end of the conduit. The conduit includes a fluid flow lumen extending between the first and second ends. The first adapter connector is a male or female Luer having a first configuration that is compatible with the first medical fluid flow component connector. The second adapter connector is a male or female Luer having a second configuration that is compatible with the second medical fluid flow component connector.

Abstract: Methods and systems for processing biological fluid are disclosed. The methods and systems allow for processing of biological fluid to continue in the event that certain non-operator-correctable hardware errors of a non-critical nature are detected during such processing.

Abstract: Example systems and methods to visualize and manage medical device operations and troubleshooting are provided. Interface information from a plurality of medical devices is used to generate a visualization of the interface information from the one or more of the plurality of medical devices. Each medical device interface is represented by a miniature representation of the interface in the visualization. Each miniature representation is to convey information shown on the interface of the medical device. The visualization is provided to a user via a user interface at a remote control computer. The user interface is to facilitate user selection of a miniature representation to trigger display of a larger representation of the selected medical device interface information via the user interface.

Abstract: A system for separating a suspension of biological cells is disclosed comprising a single-use fluid circuit and a durable hardware component. The fluid circuit comprises a separator having a housing that includes an inlet for introducing the suspension of biological cells into the gap, a first outlet in communication with the gap for flowing a first type of cells from the separator, and a second outlet in communication with the second side of the filter membrane for flowing a second type of cells from the separator.

Abstract: A system and method of enabling software features on medical devices uses a local server disposed at a medical facility and a license server remote from the local server. The method includes generating a software enabling indicator at the license server, the software enabling indicator comprising a numerical code representing a number of licenses to be allocated for a software feature. The method includes providing a digitally signed electronic document based on the software enabling indicator, transmitting the electronic document from the license server to the local server, and authenticating the license server at the local server using the electronic document. The method includes generating at the local server a plurality of second digital certificates based on the software enabling code, transmitting the second digital certificates to each of the medical devices, and enabling a software feature on the medical devices based on the second digital certificates.

Abstract: A system and method of recording a state of a medical device having a disposable component includes operating the medical device to provide a medical procedure using a disposable component. The disposable component is installed on an external surface of the medical device housing by a human operator and removable therefrom for disposal. The system and method include detecting an error condition on the medical device and, in response, acquiring an image from a camera coupled to the medical device. The image, representing the disposable component and the external housing, is stored in a memory of the medical device and is accessible for later retrieval.

Abstract: A network of cell processing systems including a plurality of cell processing instruments and a server computer. Each cell processing instrument includes a control circuit configured to operate the cell processing instrument according to a modifiable process parameter, a component of the cell processing instrument and a sensor configured to measure a characteristic of the component. The server computer is disposed remotely from the cell processing instruments, and is configured to transmit a request message for a value measured by the sensor, receive a response message based on the request message, and generate a notification message based on the response message.

Abstract: A medical device includes a mechanism configured to perform a first medical operation, a scanner and a processing circuit. The scanner is configured to scan data displayed on a computer screen by a second medical device separate from the medical device. The processing circuit is configured to receive the scanned data from the scanner. The scanned data comprises an indication that a second medical operation was performed by the second medical device. The processing circuit is configured to proceed with the first medical operation based on the indication that the second medical operation was performed by the second medical device.

Abstract: A method of performing an apheresis procedure on a donor includes receiving donor information used to identify a donor and storing the donor information into a data entry of a database. The database stores data entries for a plurality of different donors. The method includes transmitting the donor information comprising a name and a birth date from the database to an apheresis treatment device. The method includes transmitting a plurality of parameters to the apheresis treatment device to program the apheresis treatment device for an apheresis procedure. The method includes receiving an input from a touch screen of the apheresis treatment device, confirming an identity of the donor based on the input, and performing the apheresis procedure according to the programmed parameters on the apheresis treatment device based on confirming the identity of the donor.

Abstract: Fluid separation chambers are provided for rotation about an axis in a fluid processing system. The fluid separation chamber may be provided with first and second stages, with the first and second stages being positioned at different axial locations. In another embodiment, at least one of the stages may be provided with a non-uniform outer diameter about the rotational axis, which may define a generally spiral-shaped profile or a different profile for fractionating a fluid or fluid component. One or more of the stages may also have a varying outer diameter along the axis. The profile of the chamber may be provided by the chamber itself (in the case of rigid chambers) or by an associated fixture or centrifuge apparatus (in the case of flexible chambers).

Abstract: A system and method of enabling software features on medical devices uses a local server disposed at a medical facility and a license server remote from the local server. The method includes generating a software enabling indicator at the license server, the software enabling indicator comprising a numerical code representing a number of licenses to be allocated for a software feature. The method includes providing a digitally signed electronic document based on the software enabling indicator, transmitting the electronic document from the license server to the local server, and authenticating the license server at the local server using the electronic document. The method includes generating at the local server a plurality of second digital certificates based on the software enabling code, transmitting the second digital certificates to each of the medical devices, and enabling a software feature on the medical devices based on the second digital certificates.