System for extended storage of red blood cells and methods of use
US9199016B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/0225
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and methodology for the preservation of red blood cells is described in which red blood cells are oxygen or oxygen and carbon dioxide depleted, treated and are stored in an anaerobic environment to optimize preparation for transfusion. More particularly, a system and method for extended storage of red blood cells from collection to transfusion that optimizes red blood cells prior to transfusion is described.
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