Patent ID: 7797911
Filing Date: 2010-09-21
Classification: A61J,A61L,A61M,B29C,B29K,B29L,B31B,B32B,B65B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for producing a sterilized and pyrogen-free bag for storing fluids, the method comprising: providing a bag comprised of polymeric film comprising a polymer selected from the group of poly(oxy-1,4-phenylene-oxy-1,4-phenylene-carbonyl-1,4-phenylene) (PEEK); polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE); a perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) polymer; poly(tetrafluoroethylene-co-perfluoromethyl vinyl ether) (MFA); polyperfluoro(ethylene-co-propylene)(FEP); poly(ethylene-alt-chlorotrifluoroethylene) (ECTFE); poly(ethylene-co-tetrafluoroethylene) (ETFE); poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PDVF); tetrafluoroethylene-co-hexafluoropropylene-co-vinylidene fluoride terpolymer (THV); poly(bisphenol A-co-4-nitrophthalic anhydride-co-1,3-phenylenediamine) (PEI); poly(4-methyl-1-pentene)(PMP); and suitable mixtures thereof; and heating the bag to at least approximately 253 degrees Celsius for at least approximately 30 minutes for sterilization and pyrogen removal.