What is BioCUE?
Designed to process autologous bone marrow aspirate and whole blood, the BioCUE® System represents an evolution in this technique. The system has all the components to ASPIRATE bone marrow and whole blood, PROCESS the disposable system, and produce an output to HYDRATE the surgeons choice of autograft and/or allograft.
What is iliac bone marrow?
The posterior iliac crest is a readily accessible site for bone marrow aspiration which is safe, psychologically less traumatic, and affords representative samples of bone marrow similar to those obtained from the sternum, the vertebral spine and the anterior iliac crest.
How is bone marrow aspiration performed?
The bone marrow aspiration is usually done first. The doctor or nurse makes a small incision in the skin, then inserts a hollow needle through the bone and into the bone marrow. Using a syringe attached to the needle, a sample of the liquid portion of the bone marrow is withdrawn.
How do you aspirate bone marrow from iliac crest?
Aspiration of bone marrow on a left posterior superior iliac spine; the bone marrow aspiration needle is inserted into the cancellous bone of the iliac crest after penetrating the cortical bone using a power drill and the sample is obtained.
What is bone marrow aspiration?
A procedure in which a small sample of bone marrow is removed, usually from the hip bone, breastbone, or thigh bone. A small area of skin and the surface of the bone underneath are numbed with an anesthetic. Then, a special wide needle is pushed into the bone.
What is bone marrow aspirate concentrate?
Bone Marrow Aspirate Stem Cell Concentrate (BMAC) is a component of your bone marrow that contains growth factors and anti-inflammatory proteins which have been shown to promote bone and soft tissue healing as well as reduce symptoms of pain related to injuries, tendinitis and arthritis.
Where is bone marrow aspirate taken from?
Where is bone marrow aspiration done?
What is the name of bone marrow aspiration needle?
Needles used in bone marrow biopsy or aspiration. (A) Klima sternal needle; (B) Salah bone marrow aspiration needle; (C) Watherfield iliac crest bone marrow aspiration needle; (D) Modern Jamshidi needle for bone marrow biopsy and aspiration.
What does bone marrow aspirate contain?
Under certain conditions, some of these stem cells can also create new tissue like bone, cartilage, fat and blood vessels. BMC, also known as bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), is a fluid containing cells taken from bone marrow.
What is the difference between bone marrow aspiration and bone marrow biopsy?
Bone marrow aspiration is a procedure that takes out a small amount of bone marrow fluid through a needle. Bone marrow biopsy uses a needle to take out a small amount of bone with the marrow inside it. These samples are then checked under a microscope.
What is different indication of bone marrow aspiration?
Indications have included diagnosis, staging, and therapeutic monitoring for lymphoproliferative disorders such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia CLL), Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, hairy cell leukemia, myeloproliferative disorders, myelodysplastic syndrome and multiple myeloma.
What happens during a bone marrow aspiration procedure?
In a bone marrow aspiration, a doctor or nurse uses a thin needle to remove a small amount of liquid bone marrow, usually from a spot in the back of your hipbone (pelvis). A bone marrow biopsy is often done at the same time. This second procedure removes a small piece of bone tissue and the enclosed marrow.
What is the biocue® system?
Unlike traditional PRP disposables which can only process whole blood, the BioCUE® System is designed to concentrate platelets and white blood cells from a combination of BMA and whole blood. Features of the BioCUE® System include: Dual buoy design eliminates need to filter bone marrow or whole blood prior to processing
Where do you take a bone marrow sample for a biopsy?
The bone marrow fluid (aspirate) and tissue sample (biopsy) are usually collected from the top ridge of the back of a hipbone (posterior iliac crest). Sometimes, the front of the hip may be used.
What is a bone marrow exam and what does it include?
A bone marrow exam offers detailed information about the condition of your bone marrow and blood cells. Your doctor may order a bone marrow exam if blood tests are abnormal or don’t provide enough information about a suspected problem. Your doctor may perform a bone marrow exam to:
