Acoustophoretic separation of lipid particles from red blood cells
US10201652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/08
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system for removing lipids from blood during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery is disclosed. The system uses an acoustophoretic separator having improved trapping force. The transducer of the acoustophoretic seperator includes a ceramic crystal. Blood flows through the separator, and lipids are trapped and removed.
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