# US 10,245,357 B2 · System and kit for the collection and processing of amniotic fluid and placental aspirate > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,245,357 B2 - Document ID: US10245357B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/630,042 - Filed: 2017-06-22 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Granted: 2019-04-02 - Earliest claimed: 2015-03-04 - Assignees: Pensara, Inc - Applicants: G. Charles Jones - Inventors: G. Charles Jones - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10245357B2 ## CPC - A61M 1/63: {with means for emptying the suction container, e.g. by interrupting suction} - A61M 1/0259: {Apparatus for treatment of blood or blood constituents not otherwise provided for (for agitating A61M1/025; for separating blood components present in distinct layers in a container A61M1/029)} - A61M 1/3693: {using separation based on different densities of components, e.g. centrifuging} - A61M 1/3695: {with sedimentation by gravity} - A61M 2202/0427: Platelets; Thrombocytes - A61M 2202/0462: Placental blood, umbilical cord blood - A61M: DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR {(Electrotherapy, e.g. producing anaesthesia by the use of alternating or intermittent currents A61N1/36021)} ## Abstract Disclosed is a system for the collection, processing and reuse of amniotic fluid and placental aspirate at a C-section site. The system includes a canister positioned along the vacuum line through which the amniotic fluid and placental aspirate is suctioned. The canister has a coil whereby the heavier cellular components, including stem cells, platelets and growth factors, are separated coincident with the surgical procedure. The canister has a port whereby the heavier cellular material can be removed from the canister. The heavier cellular material can be then applied to the wound site of the cesarean section patient. The system disclosed allows for the processing of the amniotic fluid and placental aspirate to take place in the same room as the surgical procedure. A kit and method are also provided. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An apparatus for the collection and separation of cellular material from amniotic fluid and placental aspirate, the apparatus comprising: a canister having an inlet and an outlet, said inlet connected to a suction tube, said outlet connected to a vacuum line; a hollow coil positioned within said canister, wherein the hollow coil has a tear drop shaped cross-section, said hollow coil connected to said inlet at one end thereof and to said outlet at an opposite end thereof; a chamber formed within said canister, said coil opening to said chamber adjacent said outlet; and a port in communication with said chamber. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, said port suitable for receipt of a needle of a syringe therein. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, said hollow coil having a first slot and a second slot adjacent said outlet, said first slot being connected to said outlet, said second slot opening to said chamber. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: another vacuum line extending from an upper end of said chamber to said outlet of said canister, said another vacuum line suitable for evacuating a liquid which accumulates in said chamber. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, said port being positioned adjacent said inlet of said canister. ### Claim 6 A kit for collection, separation and reuse of cellular material from amniotic fluid and placental aspirate comprising: a canister having a coil, wherein the coil is hollow and has a tear drop shaped cross-section, and a cellular accumulation chamber, said cellular accumulation chamber having a port, said canister having an inlet and an outlet, said coil connected to said inlet and to said outlet, said canister suitable for attachment to a vacuum line; a syringe having a needle suitable for insertion into said port of said cellular accumulation chamber; and a dual-chambered applicator suitable for receiving cellular material from said syringe. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The kit of claim 6, said dual-chambered applicator having a coagulant or a sealant in one chamber thereof. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The kit of claim 6, further comprising: a Yankauer suction tip suitable for connection to the vacuum line. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The kit of claim 8, said Yankauer suction tip having a plurality of teeth thereon suitable for scraping a collection site. ### Claim 10 (depends on 6) The kit of claim 6, said coil having a slotted opening adjacent said outlet. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The kit of claim 10, one side of said slotted opening being in fluid communication with said outlet, another side of said slotted opening being in fluid communication with said chamber.