Abstract: Synthetic platelet storage media is disclosed for use with blood preparations intended for in vivo use. The synthetic platelet storage media is prepared by providing sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sodium acetate and sodium phosphate, and formulating in water 45-120 mM sodium chloride, 5-15 mM sodium citrate, 20-40 mM sodium acetate and 20-30 mM sodium phosphate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 14, 2003
Date of Patent:
March 15, 2005
Assignees:
Baxter International Inc., Cerus Corporation
Inventors:
Lily Lin, Laurence Corash, Jean Marc Payrat