Terumo Bct, Inc.

Gambro, Inc.

Heather Reddy

Raymond P Goodrich

Dennis J Hlavinka

Methods and apparatuses are provided for reduction of pathogens in fluids containing blood products. Preferred methods include the steps of adding an effective, non-toxic amount of a photosensitizer such as riboflavin to the blood product and exposing the fluid to light having a peak wavelength.

Reduction of contaminants in blood and blood products using photosensitizers and peak wavelengths of light

Methods and apparatuses are provided for inactivation of microorganisms in fluids or on surfaces. Preferably the fluids contain blood or blood products and comprise biologically active proteins. Preferred methods include the steps of adding an effective, non-toxic amount of a photosensitizer to a fluid and exposing the fluid to photoradiation sufficient to activate the photosensitizer whereby microorganisms are inactivated.

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Denver, CO, United States of America

Heather Reddy