System Description
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The pump loop cartridge includes the pump loop which is placed over the process pump head, and it
will self-load when the pump starts to rotate.
The three color-coded tubes extend from a 3-way connector attached to the pump loop cartridge and
are mounted on a tubing organizer which assures the correct tubing is routed through the correct
clamp. The tubing from the pump to the centrifuge bowl passes through the air sensor.
The pump tubing is connected to the inlet port on the centrifuge bowl. The tubing from the centrifuge
bowl outlet port connects to the 10-liter Waste bag (which is not pre-connected).
Rapid Latham Centrifuge Bowl
The Rapid Latham centrifuge bowl (see Figure 3-32) is designed specifically for concentration and
separation of blood components and for high removal of waste fluids collected during the intra- and
postoperative procedure.
Figure 3-32 Cross-Section of Latham Centrifuge Bowl
The conic-sided design of the Rapid Latham bowl, together with the double RBC detector system,
allows a superior separation of the blood components and the rapid processing of a high quality red
blood cell product.
The patented bowl clutch mechanism allows the bowl to be installed on the centrifuge plate with an
easy push action.
The centrifuge bowl is available in four sizes: 55 ml, 125 ml, 175 ml, and 225 ml. All bowls have the
same external dimensions. The size of the bowl is signified by the color of the ring on the bowl collar:
The large variety of bowl sizes available allows a dedicated approach to the problems of blood
recovery, providing a specific intervention in all surgical specialties and situations.
Color Fluid Carried Clamp Name
Blue Fluid collected in reservoir Fill clamp
Yellow Wash solution Wash clamp
Red Washed RBCs Empty clamp
Table 3-1 Color-Coded Tubing and Clamp Association
Bowl Size Color
55 ml White
125 ml Green
175 ml Red
225 ml Blue
Table 3-2 Different Bowl Size Colors
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