| abstract |
The present invention relates to polymeric adsorbents for removing impurities from whole blood and blood products. The present invention relates to methods of treating blood, blood products or physiological fluids that maximize shelf-life and/or minimize transfusion-related complications such as Hemolytic transfusion reactions such as fever, transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI), transfusion-related dyspnea (TAD), and anaphylaxis. The present invention also relates to a blood purification device comprising: (a) an adaptable container suitable for storing blood, blood products or physiological fluids; (b) a sorbent comprising a Hemocompatible material; wherein the sorbent is contained within the adaptable container. |