Patents Examined by Shenjun Wang
  • Compositions and methods for treating blood
    Patent number: 6608051
    Abstract: A blood collection system and method are disclosed in which taurolidine, a neutralizing agent for pathogens is added to the blood collected in standard blood bags. The taurolidine agent may be prepositioned in the collection bag prior to the collection of blood or alternatively the taurolidine may be added after the collection of blood has been completed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: MedPointe Healthcare Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Costin