Oxygen depletion devices and methods for removing oxygen from red blood cells
US9296990B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/0429
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An oxygen depletion device. The device has a cartridge; a plurality of hollow fibers extending within the cartridge from an entrance to an exit thereof; an amount of an oxygen scavenger packed within the cartridge and contiguous to and in between the plurality of hollow fibers. The hollow fibers are adapted to receiving and conveying red blood cells. There is another embodiment of an oxygen depletion device and method for removing oxygen from red blood cells.
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