Anti-pathogenic composition useful in blood preservation
US7381521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P33/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention includes a method for reducing viral, bacterial, protozoan, fungal and other parasitic contamination from a biological solution. Biological solutions include, but are not limited to, solutions comprising blood, a blood component, cell culture or a component of a cell culture. In accordance with the present invention, there is provided, a method of inactivating a pathogen in blood or blood product in a container, comprising contacting at least one of said blood, blood product and container with a composition of the present invention. In accordance with the present invention, there is provided, a medical device comprising at least a surface treated with an anti-pathogenic composition of the present invention or containing at least an anti-pathogenic composition of present invention. In accordance with the present invention, there is provided, an anti-pathogenic composition for use in disinfecting fluids and biological tissues and surfaces contaminated with fluids and/or biological tissues, which comprises an anti-pathogenic amount of at least one quaternary ammonium compound in association with an acceptable carrier. A preferred anti-pathogenic composition of th…
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