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Apparatus and method for isolating cells from organs

US6833270B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignees

BIOREP TECHNOLOGIES, INC. · US
The University of Miami · US

Inventors

Ramon E. Poo · Miami, US
Camillo Ricordi · Miami, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 27, 2001
Grant date	Dec 21, 2004
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 29, 2022

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12M45/09
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus and method for extracting cells from organs in which a digestion chamber includes at least one inlet and at least one outlet, and a separator for retaining the organ and permitting the cells and the physiologically compatible medium to exit the outlet. The digestion chamber can also includes at least one agitation member having an interior with at least one void. An agitation member for extracting cells from organs is also disclosed.

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