Filed: Feb 18, 1992

Published: Dec 01, 1992

Abstract

A plastic composition is disclosed which has particular application in the manufacture of blood bags and other medical products. The composition has anti-hemolytic effects when used in the storage of red blood cells. In connection with one aspect of the present invention, the plastic composition comprises the combination of a non-PVC plastic and a selected quantity citrate ester sufficient to suppress hemolysis of red blood cells. The non-PVC material is preferably a polyolefin copolymer. Materials other than citrate ester may also be used with polyolefin as a hemolysis suppressant.

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Classification Codes

A61M1/02, A61J1/00, A61J1/10, C08K5/11, A61J1/05, C08K5/00