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Porous spun polymeric structures and method of making same

US7083697B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2002
Grant dateAug 1, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24479
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A non-woven polymeric matrix for separating leukocytes from a blood sample includes a non-woven three dimensional matrix formed from polymeric fibers having a predetermined pore volume fraction including a defined channel configuration, a predetermined pore size in the range of from about 10 μm to about 250 μm, and a plurality of connections between the plurality of fibers. The matrix is configured so as to remove at least about 98% of leukocytes from at least one unit of packed red blood cells. Methods of making and using the matrix are also provided.

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