In Vivo Recovery and Survival Study of Platelets Collected on Trima Accel System and Stored in InterSol Solution

A platelet apheresis procedure involves connecting the blood in the donor's vein through tubing to a machine that separates the blood components. After the separation, the desired component of the blood is removed (platelets and plasma), while the remainder of the blood components are reinfused back into the patient. To prevent clotting, an anticoagulant (ACDA) is used throughout the procedure. Following each blood collection, Platelet Additive Solution (PAS), InterSol, will be added to the platelet product to prepare the final product for 5 day storage. The entire procedure is painless and should take 90 to 120 minutes.