Apparatus and method for separating and concentrating a component of a fluid

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9120095
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13434245

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A system for separating and concentrating a component of a whole material is disclosed. The whole material can include a material that has more than one component, such as whole blood that can include at least red blood cells, monocytes, and plasma. The system can include a substantially single container including a separation section and a concentration section wherein a component can be moved from the separation section, after a separation, to the concentration section to be concentrated. The concentrated component can then be withdrawn from the separation and concentration container for a selected procedure.

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BIOMET INC56 E BELL DRIVE WARSAW IN 46582

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O'Connell,, Jr Patrick S Warsaw, US 2 40

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