Method and apparatus for removing viral contaminants from a body fluid
US6319662A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/3687
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating a body fluid to at least substantially inactivate viral contaminants that may be present therein is provided. The method includes the steps of: providing a body fluid; adding to the body fluid a viral inactivating agent to create a resultant product; and passing the resultant product through a column including material having an affinity for the viral inactivating agent.
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