Device and method for photoactivation
US6586749B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2022 |
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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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