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[Performance of reused plasma separating filters].

A Houssin, G Champion, D Hurez

    Pathologie-Biologie
    |October 1, 1982
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    Reused plasma separators maintain significant performance for immunoglobulin filtration and extraction. This study suggests that plasma separators can be safely reused, offering potential cost savings in medical procedures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Immunology
    • Membrane Science

    Context:

    • Plasma exchange is a medical procedure requiring specialized filtration equipment.
    • The cost-effectiveness of medical devices is a significant consideration in healthcare.
    • Evaluating the performance and safety of reused medical devices is crucial.

    Purpose:

    • To assess the filtration performance and biologic efficiency of reused plasma separators.
    • To quantify the loss of performance in plasma separators after multiple uses.
    • To determine the feasibility of reusing plasma separators in clinical settings.

    Summary:

    • Ten plasma separators were evaluated over 32 plasma exchanges in six patients.
    • Filters retained 78% of initial performance by the second use, with no further significant decline.
    • Immunoglobulin G (IgG) extraction efficiency remained stable across reuses.

    Impact:

    • Findings support the potential for safe and effective reuse of plasma separators.
    • Reuse of plasma separators could lead to reduced healthcare costs.
    • This research contributes to the understanding of medical device sustainability.

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