Cell Therapy Control System Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The manual transfer of cell solutions in cell therapy processes is inefficient and prone to contamination due to the independence of cell processing devices, leading to suboptimal cell product quality.
Innovation Solution
A control system for cell therapy comprising a cell processing module, an auxiliary connection module, and a cell culture module connected in sequence, with a processor controlling the modules to create a closed environment for automatic transfer and storage of cell solutions, reducing manual handling and contamination risks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual transfer method is used to transfer cell solution between independent cell processing devices, then operational flexibility is maintained, but transfer efficiency is low and contamination risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple independent cell processing devices into an integrated system through a unified control unit and common cell solution storage system. The control unit coordinates operations across different devices, enabling automated cell solution transfer without manual intervention, thereby improving transfer efficiency while reducing contamination risk
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a control unit as an intermediary component that manages the transfer of cell solutions between independent processing devices. This intermediary coordinates the transfer process automatically, eliminating the need for manual handling and maintaining system flexibility while improving operational efficiency
2Reliability
If frequent manual transfer of cell solution is performed, then adaptability to different processing steps is maintained, but contamination risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service functionality where the system automatically transfers cell solutions between processing devices based on programmed instructions. The control unit monitors and executes transfer operations without requiring manual intervention, thereby maintaining adaptability to different processing steps while reducing contamination risk from frequent manual handling
3Adaptability or versatility
If independent cell processing devices are used, then operational flexibility is maintained, but the need for frequent manual transfer increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-programming the control unit with transfer instructions and establishing a common cell solution storage system before processing begins. This allows the system to automatically execute transfer operations between independent devices without manual intervention, maintaining process configuration flexibility while eliminating transfer time losses associated with frequent manual handling
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AI summary
A control system for cell therapy and a control method therefor. The control system may comprise a cell processing module, an auxiliary connection module, and a cell culture module which are connected in sequence; and a processor which is in communication connection with the cell processing module, the auxiliary connection module and the cell culture module, wherein the processor controls the auxiliary connection module to temporarily store a cell solution of the cell processing module and to transfer the temporarily stored cell solution to the cell culture module.