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Method and apparatus for removing viral contaminants from a body fluid

US6319662A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 1993
Grant dateNov 20, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 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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