Chapter 3, Disposable Set Description
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The effluent line, connected to the outlet port of the bowl, exits the centrifuge
well through the effluent line sensor and connects to the waste bag.
Bags
The processing set contains the following two receptacles:
The waste bag
The RBC bag
Waste Bag
The 10 L waste bag holds the waste solution, including plasma, cellular
components, and saline solution washed out of the red cells during processing.
It contains a drain port at the bottom, for emptying the waste bag, and a vent
with an antibacterial filter at the top of the bag, used to aid in venting the bag
during the sterilization process.
Note: When emptying the waste bag, do not allow the fluid level in the bag to
fall below the 1 liter mark. This ensures that sufficient air is retained in the
system to empty the bowl.
Note: When replacing the waste bag, make sure the bowl is empty. If the bowl
is not empty, return its contents to the reservoir, replace the waste bag, and
process again.
RBC Bag
The 1L RBC bag holds the processed red cells for reinfusion to the patient.
Centrifuge Bowl
Centrifuge Bowl
The key component of the processing set is the centrifuge bowl. Inside the bowl
the collected RBCs are separated, washed, and packed.
The bowl consists of two subassemblies: an inner assembly that remains
stationary and an outer assembly that rotates. The rotating outer assembly
contains the centrifugation chamber where the blood is processed. The
stationary inner assembly contains the inlet and outlet ports.
The two subassemblies of the bowl are joined with a rotary seal which forms a
barrier between the inside and outside of the bowl. The effectiveness of the
seal may be impaired if the bowl is incorrectly seated in the chuck. Fully seating
the bowl in the centrifuge chuck will ensure proper function.
