A system for transferring blood product between a blood storage bag and a processing
bag. The system includes an airtight containment chamber for supporting therein
one or more blood storage bags. A door is provided for access to the chamber and
there is included an airtight fixture that allows tubing from the blood storage
bag to exit the chamber. A fluid pump is coupled to the containment chamber for
establishing either pressure or vacuum within the containment chamber. A controller
controls the air pump to, in turn, control the transfer of a blood product.