Baxter ALYX
Existing technology- with a twist
In parallel with the ongoing user research, Insight’s and Baxter's engineering team tackled the development of the mechanical systems of the device. In order to have multiple donors use the device without downtime for sterilization, a disposable component was developed. A pumping technology developed for a previous Baxter product was incorporated, but literally with a twist: the separation of blood required a centrifuge to spin the collected blood, while still in the disposable, and while still attached to the patient.
