| 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 ( 2 ), a support member ( 3 ) for carrying at least one irradiation bag ( 19 ) containing the biological fluid, a light source ( 4 ) comprising two banks of light ( 5, 6 ) disposed above and below the support member ( 3 ), and an agitating system ( 25 ) for moving the support member ( 3 ), 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. |