APPARATUS FOR IRRADIATION OF FLUID WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

摘要

An apparatus for irradiation of fluid with electromagnetic radiation, and in particular to an apparatus for irradiation of blood or other body fluids with ultraviolet radiation is provided. The apparatus comprises a housing having disposed therein at least one mount adapted for receiving an ultraviolet radiation source and at least one holder adapted fo r receiving a container of the fluid. The housing is adapted for operability between a fir st position, wherein the container may be placed in the holder and a second position, wherein the housing may form a capsule. The apparatus further comprises a control assemb ly for powering the ultraviolet radiation source. At least a portion of the inner surface of the housing is capable of reflecting the ultraviolet radiation.