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Device and method for processing fluid

US9254354B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2010
Grant dateFeb 9, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M1/0209
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices for concentrating fluids that comprise discrete or particulate material dispersed in a liquid medium, such as whole blood, by removal of a proportion of the liquid medium, and a method of producing blood cell concentrates from whole blood using reduced pressure. The devices comprise an outer bag formed of an impermeable material and an inner bag formed of a permeable material, the inner bag containing an absorbent material or being adapted for connection to a source of reduced pressure.

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