Irradiation of red blood cells and anaerobic storage
US11284616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/22
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A blood storage system comprising: a collection vessel for red blood cells; an oxygen or oxygen and carbon dioxide depletion device; a storage vessel for red blood cells; tubing connecting the collection vessel to the oxygen or oxygen and carbon dioxide depletion device and the oxygen or oxygen and carbon dioxide depletion device to the storage vessel; and a gamma or X-ray irradiating device is used to irradiate red blood cells stored in the vessel, storing red blood cells under anaerobic conditions.
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