Patent ID: 6890442
Filing Date: 2005-05-10
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A method for handling at least one bag system in an installation the bag system having at least one primary bag containing a fluid, at least one filtration unit and at least one secondary bag to collect filtrate, said method comprising the steps of: (a) loading at least one bag system into a handling device in a loading section of the installation, the at least one bag system being in a position such that filtration does not occur; (b) moving the handling device in an activation section of the installation using a pair of jacks disposed adjacent to the handling device so that the bag system is moved to a position in which the fluid flows from the primary bag to the secondary bag passing through the filtration unit to filter the fluid at a pre-determined time; (c) moving the handling device through the installation from the loading section, through the activation section to an unloading section using at least one main motorized track and at least one unit for controlling the movement of the handling device in the installation; and (d) unloading the bag system from the handling device in the unloading section of the installation when the filtrate has been collected in a the secondary bag.