Hemoperfusion device for specific modification or removal of components of whole blood
US4252653A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 1978 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D15/08
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A hemoperfusion device is disclosed for the specific modification or removal of components of whole blood. The device involves a 3-dimensional arrangement of fibers within a housing arranged to provide maximum exposed fiber surface and flow-channel diameter, while also reducing the tortuosity of the flow path. Desired effector molecules are bound to the fibers to allow them to contact the target components of the blood, whereby to remove the target components. Details of the fiber and effector molecules are disclosed and a specific device is described.
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