Device and method for photoactivation
US6433343B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/369
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and compositions are described for treating contaminants in material intended for in vivo use, and in particular blood and blood products for human use. Contaminants in blood cell preparations are inactivated prior to long term storage and transfusion. Inactivation is accomplished using a device having a unique temperature control design.
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