FLEXIBLE CONTAINER CONTAINING of polyvinyl chloride, a plasticizer, stabilizers and optionally a glidant FOR STORAGE OF A For intravenous administration, suitable concentrate of viable PLATELETS

摘要

A plastic bag containing a platelet concentrate is disclosed wherein the viability of platelets remains at a high level even after storage at 22 DEG C. for up to five days. The bag in which the platelet concentrate is stored comprises walls of polyvinyl chloride film containing tri 2-ethylhexyl trimellitate as plasticizer together with epoxidized vegetable oils for heat stabilization of the film. The film may also contain metal soaps in preferred formulations.