Apparatus, systems and methods for processing and treating a biological fluid with light
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1. A method for treating a biological fluid comprising:
- providing an apparatus including;
(a) a fluid treatment camber and at least one light source directed at said fluid treatment chamber;
(b) a tray for placement within said fluid treatment chamber, said tray comprising at least first and second adjacent compartments adapted for receiving a fluid processing set of two or more containers and means for accommodating a flow path joining said containers;
providing a disposable fluid processing set including a first container of a biological fluid integrally joined to a second container by a flow path;
locating said first container within said first compartment of said fluid treatment chamber substantially within the field of light;
locating said second container within said second compartment;
exposing said container of biological fluid to light from said light source;
agitating said biological fluid during exposing.
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Abstract
Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for treating a biological fluid with light. A container of biological fluid is introduced into a fluid treatment chamber where it is contacted with light provided by one or more light sources in proximity to the fluid treatment chamber. A drawer for holding containers of biological fluid introduces the containers into the chamber. Containers for holding the biological fluid are marked by the apparatus to indicate the status of the treatment.
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1. A method for treating a biological fluid comprising:
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providing an apparatus including;
(a) a fluid treatment camber and at least one light source directed at said fluid treatment chamber;
(b) a tray for placement within said fluid treatment chamber, said tray comprising at least first and second adjacent compartments adapted for receiving a fluid processing set of two or more containers and means for accommodating a flow path joining said containers;
providing a disposable fluid processing set including a first container of a biological fluid integrally joined to a second container by a flow path;
locating said first container within said first compartment of said fluid treatment chamber substantially within the field of light;
locating said second container within said second compartment;
exposing said container of biological fluid to light from said light source;
agitating said biological fluid during exposing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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