Fecal microbiome transplant material preparation method and apparatus
US9192361B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B10/0038
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to a fecal microbiome transplant material preparation method and apparatus for the preparation of fecal material for a fecal transplant. A healthy patient's stool is collected and deposited in a first container which has its open end attached to a second container to form a fecal processing device. Blender blades are positioned in the second container and a filter is mounted therein. Liquid is injected into the second container through a syringe port having a valve therein to block the escape of liquid from the connected containers. Intake and exhaust ports allow air to enter and escape from the connected containers while blocking the escape of liquid. The liquid and fecal matter in the connected containers is blended and the blended liquid is strained through the filter in the second container and removed through the syringe port for use in a fecal transplant.
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