Device and method for processing blood for human transfusion

摘要

A device for processing donated blood comprises a leucocyte-depletion filter interposed between the collection bag and a satellite bag into which a component separated by centrifugation can be expressed, the filter element preferably having a CWST of about 75 to about 115 dynes/cm. The filter acts as a leucocyte depletion filter and, in an optional form, as a valve permitting more efficient separation of platelet rich plasma from red blood cell concentrate.