SYSTEM, METHOD AND KIT FOR THE COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF AMNIOTIC FLUID AND PLACENTAL ASPIRATE

摘要

Disclosed is a system for the collection, processing and reuse of amniotic fluid and placental aspirate at a C-section site. The system includes a canister positioned along the vacuum line through which the amniotic fluid and placental aspirate is suctioned. The canister has a coil whereby the heavier cellular components, including stem cells, platelets and growth factors, are separated coincident with the surgical procedure. The canister has a port whereby the heavier cellular material can be removed from the canister. The heavier cellular material can be then applied to the wound site of the cesarean section patient. The system disclosed allows for the processing of the amniotic fluid and placental aspirate to take place in the same room as the surgical procedure. A kit and method are also provided.

主权项

1. An apparatus for the collection and separation of cellular material from amniotic fluid and placental aspirate, the apparatus comprising:
a canister having an inlet and an outlet, said inlet connected to a suction tube, said outlet connected to a vacuum line; a hollow coil positioned within said canister, said hollow coil connected to said inlet at one end thereof and to said outlet at an opposite end thereof; a chamber formed within said canister, said coil opening to said chamber adjacent said outlet; and a port in communication with said chamber.