Apparatus and method for inactivating viral contaminants in body fluids
US5527704A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N7/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for inactivating viruses in a body fluid. A mixture including a therapeutically effective amount of methylene blue and an amount of a body fluid is formed in a container under sterile conditions and then the container is irradiated with a light field of a suitable intensity and wavelength for activating the methylene blue for a time sufficient to inactivate viruses in the mixture. The mixture is maintained in a substantially static state within the container.
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