Blood storage bag system and depletion devices with oxygen and carbon dioxide depletion capabilities
US8535421B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/0225
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A blood storage system. The system has a collection bag for red blood cells; an oxygen/carbon dioxide depletion device; a storage bag for red blood cells; and tubing connecting the collection bag to the depletion device and the depletion device to the storage bag. The depletion device includes a receptacle of a solid material having an inlet and an outlet adapted to receiving and expelling a flushing gas; a plurality of hollow fibers or gas-permeable films extending within the receptacle from an entrance to an exit thereof. The hollow fibers or gas-permeable films are adapted to receiving and conveying red blood cells.
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