CaridianBCT has put a new spin on whole blood processing with innovative technology that automates the manual steps involved in whole blood and Buffy Coat processing. The results are consistent products with improved yields and optimized processes that simplify operations, increase productivity and reinforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).  

With technologically advanced solutions for component preparation, CaridianBCT enables customers to easily automate their Buffy Coat process with the OrbiSac System and simplify whole blood processing with the Atreus^® Whole Blood Processing System. Leveraged separately or in tandem, these devices enable blood centers and hospitals to bring a new level of efficiency to component manufacturing.  

The OrbiSac system is the first system to:

• Merge the six manual steps involved in Buffy Coat processing into one unique automated procedure
• Meet varying requirements for platelet concentration production as well as improve platelet yield
• Increase component quality and consistency and decrease the risk of processing errors, as compared to manual processes  

The Atreus system is the first laboratory technology to:

• Automate the steps of whole blood processing from balancing to separation to expression to final product
• Eliminate more than half of the operator's steps involved in manual whole blood processing