Patent ID: 7041799
Filing Date: 2006-05-09
Classification: A01N,A61J,A61K,B32B,C07K

Abstract:
1. A method for preserving a packaged deoxygenated hemoglobin blood substitute in an oxygen barrier film overwrap package, wherein at least one face of the overwrap package comprises a transparent laminate material, comprising a flexed silicon oxide coated polyester film and wherein at least one other face of the overwrap package comprises a foil laminate material, wherein the overwrap is produced by; a) forming said foil laminate to define at least one chamber, b) placing the packaged deoxygenated hemoglobin blood substitute into said chambers; and c) heat sealing the transparent laminate to the foil laminate whereby said oxygen barrier film overwrap is formed, thereby containing the packaged hemoglobin blood substitute within the overwrap.