REMOVAL OF BLOOD PRODUCT FROM A CONTAINER

摘要

A method for removing a frozen liquid (14) form a plastic container (12) without thawing the liquid is provided comprising the steps of: breaking an interfacial bond between the frozen liquid and plastic container by cutting the container along a circumference (20) thereof between a first and second end of the container; and removing the frozen liquid from the resultant cut container. An apparatus for removing liquid from a plastic container without thawing same is also provided. The apparatus includes a body (16) defining an interior for receiving the container. The body includes within the interior at least one cutting member (32) that is so constructed and arranged that it cuts the container along a circumference thereof when the container is received within the body. Additionally, the apparatus includes means (52) for removing the frozen liquid from the container.