System, method, and device for preserving blood or its components in gas medium under pressure
US9743660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/0427
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system, method, and device for preserving blood and its components is described. The system and method generally include a device having a body defining a chamber, the chamber being configured to receive at least one bag containing blood or its components, the at least one bag being permeable to gas, for example, xenon. A cover is hermetically sealable to the body. An inlet is in fluid communication with the chamber. A pressure indicator is configured to indicate pressure in the chamber, the pressure indicator including a conduit containing a liquid. A portion of the conduit is transparent such that the liquid is visible. A source of pressurized gas, such as xenon, is provided to provide the pressurized gas to the chamber.
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