Patent ID: 8052667
Filing Date: 2011-11-08
Classification: A01N,A61P,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for processing a sample of platelets, comprising: a sterile first container having one or more ports and containing a preparation of blood cells comprising platelets, a second sterile container having one or more ports and containing a blood cell modifying agent which is UDP-galactose and cytidine 5′ monophospho-N-acetylneuraminic acid, the first container adapted to the second container through a sterile conduit reversibly attachable to the first container port and the second container port, the conduit further comprising a valve, wherein the UDP-galactose and cytidine 5′ monophospho-N-acetylneuraminic acid present in the sterile second container is introduced into the sterile first container and the platelets in the preparation of blood cells therein are rendered cold storage competent after the platelets are contacted with the UDP-galactose and cytidine 5′ monophospho-N-acetylneuraminic acid.