STEAM STERILIZABLE SYSTEM FOR INACTIVATING VIRAL CONTAMINANTS IN BODY FLUIDS

摘要

2124936 9407426 PCTABS00032 A steam sterilizable unit (10) for inactivating pathogens in a body fluid is provided comprising a plastic structure for housing a therapeutically effective amount of a methylene blue solution. The plastic structure preferably includes at least an inner layer (128) constructed from a non-PVC plastic. Preferably, the methylene blue solution has a pH of less than 7.0 and preferably less than or equal to approximately 6.3.