Abstract: A system and method for treating a biological fluid unit wherein the system ensures proper execution of the treatment by coordinating cooperation among a plurality of components operably connected to the system. The system components include a processor communicating with a memory, a unit identifier, at least one blood component treatment process, and an illumination instrument. The system includes a database stored in and accessible from the memory. The database retains information associated with a blood component, an illumination instrument, and treatment of the blood component utilizing the illumination instrument. A user interface operably connected to the processor includes a graphical screen and a data entry device for communicating information related to the blood component treatment to and from the operator.

Abstract: Systems and methods for processing blood direct blood through the inlet of a separation device for removing undesired matter while directing the blood substantially free of undesired matter from the outlet of the separation device and into a collection container through the first port. The systems and methods expel residual air from the collection container through a second port different than the first port.