Medical containers and system components with non-DEHP plasticizers for storing red blood cell products, plasma and platelets
US12064396B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08K2201/019
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A container for blood or a blood component is provided, the container comprising one or more container walls defining an interior chamber, the container walls comprising one or more layers, the layers comprising or consisting of a composition comprising one or more polymeric materials and at least one extractable agent selected from the group consisting of a terephthalate ester, a cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid ester, a citrate ester, and a polyol ester, wherein the container further comprises one or more additional components, wherein the container comprises less than about 3% (w/w) of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), preferably wherein the container comprises less than about 3% (w/w) of phthalates. Thereby, improved blood products are provided in which the DEHP or overall phthalate content is reduced.
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