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Process for improving the shelf life of whole blood

US5288459A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 1993
Grant dateFeb 22, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2/0023
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A process is disclosed wherein whole blood or a blood fraction, such as platelets or leukocytes are stored within a modulated electrical field, such as a capacitive field, to extend the shelf life of the blood or fraction.

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