摘要 |
This disclosure relates to a device for the removal of gases, particulate matter and oil primarily from blood after the treatment thereof in an artificial body device. The filter device utilizes a plurality of filter cloth layers disposed generally parallel to the path of blood flow and being supported in spaced relation and against collapse by a relatively coarse mesh arranged in layers and disposed between adjacent filter cloth layers. The device operates primarily on the principal of laminar flow of the blood through the filter cloth layers with the filter cloth being formed of a material having an affinity for the blood whereby gases or bubbles entrapped therein will be caused to be released.
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