Process for simultaneously removing leukocytes and methylene blue from plasma
US5639376A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/25375
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Filter devices for simultaneously removing leukocytes and methylene blue from whole blood or blood fractions are disclosed. One type of device comprises (1) a housing surrounding (2) activated carbon and (3) a mechanically stable polymeric material which may optionally be modified to attach a ligand for leukocytes. General methods for removing leukocytes and methylene blue from blood and plasma are also disclosed.
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