Patent ID: 6475176
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: A61M,G01N

Abstract:
A combined blood reservoir comprising:a first reservoir for receiving and containing venous blood; a second reservoir for receiving and containing cardiotomy blood; a partition located between the first and second reservoirs, the partition having first and second openings defining first and second fluid paths between the first and second reservoirs; a seal configured to be movable from a first position wherein the first opening is sealed to prevent flow of blood from the second reservoir to the first reservoir through the first opening and a second position wherein the first opening is not sealed to allow flow of blood through the first fluid path from the second reservoir to the first reservoir; and an overflow member connected to the second opening, the overflow member being configured such that when the seal is in the second position and the first reservoir is full blood from the first reservoir overflows into the second reservoir through the second fluid path.