CaridianBCT Launches Mononuclear Cell Collection Protocol.New Protocol for the Spectra Optia Therapeutic Apheresis therapeutic apheresis A form of exchange transfusion in which blood is removed from a Pt and fluids returned to the general circulation: 1. Plasma is replaced–plasmapheresis with a volume of albumin or a crystalloid solution. 2. and Cell Therapy System LAKEWOOD, Colo. -- CaridianBCT, a leading global provider of technology, products and services in therapeutic systems, automated blood collections, whole blood processes and pathogen reduction technologies, announced today that the Spectra Optia([R]) system Mononuclear mononuclear /mono·nu·cle·ar/ (-noo´kle-er) 1. having but one nucleus. 2. a cell having a single nucleus, especially a monocyte of the blood or tissues. mon·o·nu·cle·ar adj. Cell (MNC MNC See: Multinational corporation ) Collection protocol is now available for use in Europe, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. The next generation in therapeutic apheresis and cell therapy collection devices, the Spectra Optia system is designed to enhance versatility, performance and patient care. The availability of the MNC protocol brings the value of efficiency, purity and consistency to cell collections in order to benefit patients, clinicians and laboratory processes. The MNC protocol release follows the Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer TPE Terminal de Paiement Electronique (French) TPE Total Power Exchange TPE Twisted Pair Ethernet TPE Tampines Expressway (Singapore) TPE Therapeutic Plasma Exchange ) protocol that CaridianBCT made available to Europe, Australia, Africa and the Middle East in April 2007, the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. in August 2007, and Canada in February 2008. CaridianBCT received a CE Mark on the MNC protocol in October 2008 based on the results of multi-site European clinical trials. "As we continue to make advances in therapeutic apheresis and cell therapy with the Spectra Optia system, CaridianBCT strives to provide patients with the best in quality care, including comfort and safety," said CaridianBCT Senior Vice President of Therapeutic Systems Tom Jordan Thomas "Tom" Jordan (born May 24, 1981 in Manchester, England) is a professional footballer, currently playing for Conference South side Havant & Waterlooville, where he plays as a defender. External links
"At CaridianBCT, we are passionate about advancing our technology, such as the Spectra Optia system and critical protocols, to continue to improve patients' lives," said CaridianBCT President and Chief Executive Officer David B. Perez. "The release of MNC protocol is the next step in our mission to offer our customers enhanced technology and precision along with ease of use." The MNC protocol release is currently available in English for use in Europe, Australia, Africa and the Middle East, with software translations in Italian, Dutch, German and Spanish available soon. The MNC protocol is currently not available for sale in the United States or Canada. About Spectra Optia Apheresis apheresis (əfĕr`əsĭs), or hemapheresis (hē'məfĕr`əsĭs), any procedure in which blood is drawn from a donor or patient and a component (platelets, plasma, or white blood System: Based on COBE COBE: see infrared astronomy. ([R]) Spectra technology and the Trima Accel([R]) platform, the Spectra Optia system is a transportable therapeutic apheresis system that uses centrifugation Centrifugation A mechanical method of separating immiscible liquids or solids from liquids by the application of centrifugal force. This force can be very great, and separations which proceed slowly by gravity can be speeded up enormously in centrifugal and optical detection technology (automated interface management or the AIM system). The Spectra Optia system, disposable sets, and software have received a CE Mark and 501K clearance for the TPE protocol, and a CE Mark for the MNC protocol. The MNC protocol is not available for sale in the United States or Canada at this time. About CaridianBCT: CaridianBCT, Inc. improves lives through innovation, quality and services delivered by its people, products and processes in blood component technology. It is a leading global provider of technology, products and services in automated blood collections, pathogen reduction technologies, therapeutic systems and whole blood processes--serving blood banks, hospitals and clinical and biotech research facilities. Headquartered in Lakewood, CO, the company has global operations Global Operations is a first-person shooter computer game developed by Barking Dog Studios and published by both Crave Entertainment and Electronic Arts. It was released in March of 2002, following its public multiplayer beta version which contained only the Quebec map. in 32 countries and employs approximately 2500 people. For more information, visit www.caridianbct.com. |
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