Method for the microbial decontamination of blood platelets
US5891393A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/0088
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for inactivating microbiological contaminants in a human blood platelet preparation is disclosed. The method comprises, first, providing blood platelets, particularly human blood platelets, suspected of being contaminated with microorganisms. The platelets are then contacted to a fixative for a time sufficient to fix the platelets. After fixing, the platelets are preferably washed and dried to produce fixed-dried platelets. The step of contacting the platelets to a fixative is carried out for a time sufficient to kill some or all the of the contaminating microorganisms.
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