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Hydrophilic membranes with a non-ionic surfactant

US8528744B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GAMBRO LUNDIA AB · SE

Inventors

Bernd Krause · Liederbach, DE
Markus Hornung · Nehren, DE
Reinhold Deppisch · Hechingen, DE
Silvia Koch · Albstadt, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 26, 2008
Grant date	Sep 10, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 24, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M1/3496
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to hydrophilic membranes which are supplemented or treated with a non-ionic surfactant and processes for preparing such membranes. The membranes are particularly suitable for plasma separation or for haemodialysis and haemodiafiltration, but can also advantageously be used in other applications. Accordingly, the invention is further directed to the use of such membranes for plasma separation, plasma filtration, micro filtration, plasma therapy, haemodialysis and haemodiafiltration or cell filtration applications, respectively. The treated hydrophilic membranes show excellent biocompatibility, such as reduced platelet drop and decreased TAT levels.

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