An attachment for a plasma spray drying apparatus comprising:na plasma inlet port for providing sterile communication to a plasma source;a spray gas inlet port for providing removable sterile communication to a pressurized gas source;at least one drying gas inlet port for providing removable sterile communication to a drying gas source;a spray dry nozzle in fluid communication with the plasma and spray gas inlets;a drying chamber in fluid communication with the attached spray nozzle and drying gas inlet to receive a spray of plasma for drying;a particle collection device configured to collect spray dried plasma from an outlet of the drying chamber; anda collection device gas outlet port in sterile fluid communication with the collection device;wherein the spray nozzle, drying chamber, and collection device define a sterile isolated interior volume.
›2.↳ 1The attachment of claim 1, wherein the attachment comprises a sterile isolated spray drying environment.d2
The attachment of claim 1, wherein the attachment comprises a sterile isolated spray drying environment.
›3.↳ 1The attachment of claim 1, wherein at least one of the inlet and outlet ports comprises a sterile filter.d2
The attachment of claim 1, wherein at least one of the inlet and outlet ports comprises a sterile filter.
›4.↳ 1The attachment of claim 1, wherein at least one of the drying chamber and the particle collection device is at least partially collapsible.d2
The attachment of claim 1, wherein at least one of the drying chamber and the particle collection device is at least partially collapsible.
›5.↳ 1The attachment of claim 1, wherein the attachment is at least partially collapsible.d2
The attachment of claim 1, wherein the attachment is at least partially collapsible.
›6.↳ 1The attachment of claim 1, wherein at least part of the attachment is at least partially collapsible in an accordion fashion.d2
The attachment of claim 1, wherein at least part of the attachment is at least partially collapsible in an accordion fashion.
›7.↳ 1The attachment of claim 1, further comprising a mechanism for positively identifying the attachment.d2+1
The attachment of claim 1, further comprising a mechanism for positively identifying the attachment.
›8.↳ 7The attachment of claim 7, wherein the mechanism for positively identifying the attachment comprises a bar code, a microchip, a radio frequency identi…d3
The attachment of claim 7, wherein the mechanism for positively identifying the attachment comprises a bar code, a microchip, a radio frequency identification device (RFID), or any combination thereof.
›9.↳ 1The attachment of claim 1, further comprising one or more sensors to confirm proper attachment to the plasma source, the pressurized gas source, the d…d2
The attachment of claim 1, further comprising one or more sensors to confirm proper attachment to the plasma source, the pressurized gas source, the drying gas source, or any combination thereof.
›10.↳ 1The attachment of claim 1, further comprising one or more sensors to monitor the attachment.d2+1
The attachment of claim 1, further comprising one or more sensors to monitor the attachment.
›11.↳ 10The attachment of claim 10, wherein the one or more sensors comprise a temperature sensor, a flow rate sensor, a pressure sensor, or any combination t…d3
The attachment of claim 10, wherein the one or more sensors comprise a temperature sensor, a flow rate sensor, a pressure sensor, or any combination thereof.
›12.↳ 1The attachment of claim 1, wherein the particle collection device comprises a closable sterile storage container to store spray dried plasma.d2+2
The attachment of claim 1, wherein the particle collection device comprises a closable sterile storage container to store spray dried plasma.
›13.↳ 12The attachment of claim 12, wherein the closable sterile storage container is sealable by a device for automatic sealing of the particle collection de…d3
The attachment of claim 12, wherein the closable sterile storage container is sealable by a device for automatic sealing of the particle collection device.
›14.↳ 12The attachment of claim 12, wherein the closable sterile storage container sealable by a device for automatic sealing and removal of the particle coll…d3
The attachment of claim 12, wherein the closable sterile storage container sealable by a device for automatic sealing and removal of the particle collection device.
›15.↳ 1The attachment of claim 1, wherein the attachment comprises a plastic or polymer material.d2
The attachment of claim 1, wherein the attachment comprises a plastic or polymer material.
›16.↳ 1The attachment of claim 1, wherein the particle collection device comprises a cyclone chamber.d2
The attachment of claim 1, wherein the particle collection device comprises a cyclone chamber.
›17.↳ 1The attachment of claim 1, wherein the drying chamber comprises a cyclone chamber.d2
The attachment of claim 1, wherein the drying chamber comprises a cyclone chamber.
›18.↳ 1The attachment of claim 1, wherein the particle collection device comprises a sterile detachable storage portion configured to receive collected spray…d2
The attachment of claim 1, wherein the particle collection device comprises a sterile detachable storage portion configured to receive collected spray dried plasma.
›19.↳ 1The attachment of claim 1, wherein the attachment is disposable.d2
The attachment of claim 1, wherein the attachment is disposable.
›20.↳ 1The attachment of claim 1, wherein the plasma inlet port comprises a feed tube with a sealed end for sterile attachment to the plasma source.d2
The attachment of claim 1, wherein the plasma inlet port comprises a feed tube with a sealed end for sterile attachment to the plasma source.
