Centrifugal processing apparatus and rotatable processing bowl apparatus

摘要

A rotatable processing bowl-type apparatus for separating blood components where a plurality of flexible umbilical tubes are positioned to establish communication with a processing bowl at one end thereof. Certain segments of each of the cables are stiffer than other segments of the same cables for improved life and performance. Also, outer portions of portions of the cables are impregnated with silicone oil.