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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 15, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 23, 2012
Christoph Fusch, Dundas, CA;
Leslie Berry, Burlington, CA;
Anthony Chan, Ancaster, CA;
Niels Rochow, Hamilton, CA;
Ponnambalam (Ravi) Selvaganapathy, Dundas, CA;
John Brash, Ancaster, CA;
Gerhard Fusch, Ancaster, CA;
Christoph Fusch, Dundas, CA;
Leslie Berry, Burlington, CA;
Anthony Chan, Ancaster, CA;
Niels Rochow, Hamilton, CA;
Ponnambalam (Ravi) Selvaganapathy, Dundas, CA;
John Brash, Ancaster, CA;
Gerhard Fusch, Ancaster, CA;
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, CA;
Abstract
An artificial placenta oxygenating device for use with an infant is provided. The device comprises a first layer comprising a gas permeable membrane; and a second layer comprising a vascular network that permits circulation of fluid therethrough, wherein a portion of the gas permeable membrane is attached to and covers the vascular network, wherein the vascular network comprises an inlet that permits fluid flow into the vascular network and an outlet that permits fluid to flow out of the vascular network and wherein the inlet and outlet are positioned so that fluid flows through the vascular network and in contact with the gas permeable membrane to permit gas exchange to occur. Assemblies comprising a plurality of single artificial placenta devices is also provided.