Abstract

The invention relates to a device, a method, and a kit for separating particles of different sizes in a liquid. The invention additionally relates to applications of the device. The device and the method involve the capability of binding particles to solid-phase particles with different diameters in a liquid, whereby the hydrodynamic diameter of the solid-phase particles determines whether the particles can pass through pores of a filter element, the diameter of said pores being modifiable in a controlled manner (e.g. the diameter can be increased or decreased). Thus, particles of equal size (e.g. B-cells and T-cells) of a liquid can be separated from one another with a high degree of separation efficiency, wherein the particles can be separated simply, quickly, and inexpensively. High yields can be produced, and the particles can be provided in a therapeutically applicable liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 69/00 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular irradiation device having a main module and at least one support cassette, the support cassette being insertable into a receptacle of the main module. The support cassette has at least one pump, and the main module has at least one pump actuator, these being arranged such that the pump is actuatable with the pump actuator when the support cassette is inserted into the receptacle of the main module.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/00 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor
• A61M 1/36 - Other treatment of blood in a by-pass of the natural circulatory system, e.g. temperature adaptation, irradiation