Platelet concentrate preservation method
US9686978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/0427
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and a platelet concentrate preservation device for platelet concentrate storage. A method includes at least partially saturating platelet concentrate xenon, and storing the platelet concentrate at less than 15 C in a generally horizontal position. A device can be used to store blood, blood products, or combinations thereof that may or may not be under pressure. The device includes a chamber having a cavity. The chamber includes first and second chamber parts that form the cavity when releasably connected together. The cavity is designed to receive at least one bag that contains the blood, blood products, or combinations thereof. The device also includes a high-strength casing and includes a chamber cavity. The high-strength casing includes first and second casing parts that form the chamber cavity when releasably connected together. The chamber cavity is designed to receive the chamber.
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