Container for platelet storage
US4280497A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 1999 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J1/1468
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A plastic bag containing a platelet concentrate is disclosed wherein the viability of platelets remains at a high level even after storage at 22.degree. C. for up to five days. The bag in which the platelet concentrate is stored comprises walls of polyvinyl chloride film containing tri 2-ethylhexyl trimellitate as plasticizer together with epoxidized vegetable oils for heat stabilization of the film. The film may also contain metal soaps in preferred formulations.
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