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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 26, 2016
Filed:
Jul. 11, 2014
Irradiation apparatus for inactivating pathogens and/or leukocytes in a biological fluid and process
Maco Pharma S.a., Mouvaux, FR;
Wolfram Hubert Walker, Rödermark, DE;
Frank Tolksdorf, ober-Ramstadt, DE;
Thierry Verpoort, Halluin, FR;
Francis Goudaliez, Faches Thumesnil, FR;
Maurice Behague, Linselles, FR;
Arnaud Chavatte, Isbergues, FR;
MACO PHARMA S.A., Mouvaux, FR;
Abstract
The invention relates to an irradiation apparatus for inactivating pathogens and/or leukocytes in a biological fluid such as a platelet suspension and/or plasma comprising: a casing (), a support member () for carrying at least one irradiation bag () containing the biological fluid, a light source () comprising two banks of light () disposed above and below the support member (), and an agitating system () for moving the support member (), the light source generating UVC light of suitable intensity to inactivate pathogens and/or leukocytes and the agitation system moving the support member in an orbital path with predetermined amplitude and rotational frequency suitable to expose the whole biological fluid to UVC.