Photopheresis blood treatment

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1991-07-22

1993-11-23

Hafer, Robert A.

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Blood drawn and replaced or treated and returned to body

604 6, 604 21, A61M 103

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052639258

ABSTRACT:
A system for photopheresis treatment of immune diseases in the blood without immobilizing the patient or contacting the blood with treating agents, includes portable apparatus worn by the patient and a method of irradiating blood with rays as the blood flows continuously in a closed sterile loop path.

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