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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7988655 | Catheter pump, catheter and fittings therefore and methods of using a catheter pump A catheter pump includes a catheter channel communicating with a distal end portion of the catheter for alternatingly leading fluid in proximal and distal directions. At least one outlet passage is distally spaced from the inlet passage or passages. The catheter pum... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7608053 | Extracorporeal blood processing methods with return-flow alarm This invention provides a method for controlling a fluid separation system, preferably a blood apheresis system having a leukocyte reduction chamber. The method utilizes a return-flow alarm system. A return-flow alarm-triggering pressure is specified, and when press... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7494477 | Catheter pump, catheter and fittings therefore and methods of using a catheter pump A catheter pump includes a catheter channel communicating with a distal end portion of the catheter for alternatingly leading fluid in proximal and distal directions. At least one outlet passage is distally spaced from the inlet passage or passages. The catheter pum... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7374678 | Apparatus and method for separating and concentrating fluids containing multiple components An apparatus that allows for separating and collecting a fraction of a sample. The apparatus, when used with a centrifuge, allows for the creation of at least three fractions in the apparatus. It also provides for a new method of extracting the buffy coat phase from... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7367942 | Method and apparatus for testing blood glucose in a reversible infusion line An apparatus for automatically and periodically measuring a patient's blood glucose level wherein the patient has a catheter in a blood vessel and is receiving infusion fluid through the catheter. A testing unit is provided which has a main infusion channel and, in ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7351218 | Device and process for extracorporeal treatment by citrate anticoagulant A device for treating blood by extracorporeal circulation comprising a filter having a first chamber and a second chamber separated by a semi-permeable membrane. The device has an arterial line connected to the first chamber of the filter, a venous line issuing from... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7273465 | Device and methods for body fluid flow control in extracorporeal fluid treatments Disclosed are devices and methods for the control of body fluid flow in the extracorporeal treatment of body fluid. Body fluid flow through on of a body fluid flow circuit (10, 50, 60, 100 or 250) is controlled by alternating applying vacuum pressure a... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7264607 | Circuit for extracorporeal blood circulation A circuit for extracorporeal blood circulation, which is used for a single-needle dialysis, comprises a blood withdrawal line (2) having an arterial pump portion (23), and a blood return line (4) having a venous pump portion (43). Pump po... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7204828 | Collection needle A needle structure having proximal and distal ends and including a collection needle section at a more proximal end of the needle structure and a skin plug retainer section at the very distal end and integral with the collection needle section. The collection needle... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7147615 | Needle dislodgement detection An apparatus for detecting dislodgement of a needle inserted into a patient includes a sensor for detecting wetness due to blood and a sensor holder to secure the sensor to the patient such that the sensor detects wetness due to blood loss from the patient upon disl... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144365 | Implantable heart assist system and method of applying same An extracardiac pumping for supplementing the circulation of blood, including the cardiac output, in a patient without any component thereof being connected to the patient's heart, and method of using same. One embodiment of the extracardiac system comprises a pump ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7037428 | Integrated automatic blood processing unit A system for automatically processing blood components is described. The system includes a console, which contains all motors, pumps, sensors, valves and control circuitry, and a unique disposable set that includes a cassette supporting a centrifuge with an improved... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7013703 | System and method of evaluating or calibrating a bubble detector A bubble detector utilizes an ultrasonic transducer to sample bubbles as they pass the transducer. The envelope of the return signal is analyzed to determine the volume of each sampled bubble. If the total volume of bubbles sampled within a certain period of time ex... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011742 | Blood product transfer system A system for transferring blood product between a blood storage bag and a processing bag. The system includes an airtight containment chamber for supporting therein one or more blood storage bags. A door is provided for access to the chamber and there is included an... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6962575 | Single access dialysis needle A single access dialysis needle system comprises a first cannula, a second cannula or sheath, and a barrier arranged on the outer surface of the first cannula. The distal end of the first cannula extends distal to the distal end of the second cannula or outer sheath... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6716187 | Platelet concentration syringe kit A single-use system for separating blood and producing platelet concentrates includes an elongated container for receiving blood from a patient. The container has a movable plunger mounted within the blood container for expressing blood fractions separated during ce... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6706008 | Automated system and method for withdrawing compounds from blood Automated systems and methods for withdrawing a selected compound from blood are disclosed. The systems and methods utilize a disposable fluid circuit mounted on a re-usable hardware component or module. The system withdraws blood from a donor or patient, separates ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6641552 | Blood collection and separation system A system compact enough to be located entirely beside the donor's chair, and able to process the blood while the donor is still resting in the chair after having donated the blood. The separated blood components (plasma and red blood cells) may be stored ... | 11/04/2003 |
| 5871459 | Apparatus for treating blood In an apparatus for the extra-corporal treatment of blood wherein blood is supplied from a body to a vacuum bottle via a conduit and an insertion spike, the insertion spike is in communication, by way of a gas hose, with a pressure compensation bag from w... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5795317 | Extracorporeal blood processing methods and apparatus An extracorporeal blood processing system is disclosed which includes a variety of novel components and which may be operated in accordance with a variety of novel methodologies. For instance, the system includes a graphical operator interface which direc... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5782792 | Method for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is treated by the extra corporeal removal of IgG and IgG-containing circulating immune complexes from the patient's blood. Removal is preferably accomplished by exposing the blood or blood plasma to a protein A immunoadsorbent which b... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5651766 | Blood collection and separation system A system compact enough to be located entirely beside the donor's chair, and able to process the blood while the donor is still resting in the chair after having donated the blood. The separated blood components (plasma and red blood cells) may be stored ... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5649903 | Apparatus and methods for generating leukocyte free platelet concentrate Methods and devices for separating leukocytes from a leukocyte contaminated blood fraction by use of a rotating membrane filter apparatus. The invention includes methods/devices for preparing substantially leukocyte free platelet concentrate for therapeut... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5437624 | Single needle recirculation system for harvesting blood components A single needle system for withdrawing donated blood, processing the blood to harvest components such as platelets, and returning processed blood to the donor through the single needle. Processing is performed by a centrifuge which separates blood compone... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5403272 | Apparatus and methods for generating leukocyte free platelet concentrate Methods and devices for separating leukocytes from a leukocyte contaminated blood fraction by use of a rotating membrane filter apparatus. The invention includes methods/devices for preparing substantially leukocyte free platelet concentrate for therapeut... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5382227 | Apparatus and method for setting the level of a liquid in a chamber of an extracorporeal blood circuit The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for setting the level of a liquid in a chamber of an extracorporeal blood circuit. The chamber contains liquid in its lower portion and air in its upper portion. It is connected to a pump for causing the ... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5358482 | Single-needle extracorporeal plasmapheresis circuit Single-needle extracorporeal plasmapheresis circuit, has a filter in which plasma is separated from the blood with a membrane subject to transmembrane pressure. Two connections to the filter in the blood circuit include one connection of a line to a singl... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5318511 | Method and apparatus for controlling the circulation of blood in a single needle circuit A single needle extracorporeal blood circuit for connection to a blood treatment device includes an arterial portion having an arterial reservoir, an end for connection to the needle, an end for connection to the blood treatment device, and a first valve ... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5298020 | Neonatal autotransfusion apparatus and method Method and apparatus for collecting neonatal blood following the birth of an infant during cesarean section surgery. A needle is injected into the infant's umbilical cord and a syringe fluidly connected to the needle is aspirated to draw blood from the co... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5188593 | Dual lumen catheter A dual lumen catheter, for insertion into a vein of a patient for use in haemodialysis treatments, having first and second portions defining a shorter intake lumen and a longer return lumen. The intake lumen is closed at its end and receives blood through... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5141490 | Single-needle type plasma separation apparatus and plasma collection apparatus The single-needle type plasma separation apparatus of the present invention comprises a blood collection needle; a blood collection container; a first blood transportation tube connecting the blood collection needle to the blood collection container; a bl... | 08/25/1992 |
| 5120303 | Method and apparatus for hemodialysis with a single needle The dialysis apparatus with a single needle comprises a reversible pump (3) controlled by a program so as to provide, in the first rotation direction, for the removal of a predetermined blood volume outside the circulatory system of a patient (P), the tre... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5112298 | Apheresis method and device A simplified fluid separation method and device usable for various apheresis procedures, including plasmapheresis. At least one pump is utilized to draw a first fluid (e.g. whole blood) into a separation device. The separation device then operates to sepa... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5098373 | Process for controlling blood pumps in the extra-corporeal circuit of a single needle arrangement and apparatus thereof The invention is directed to a process and an arrangement for control of blood pumps in an extra-corporeal circuit provided to a single needle arrangement. In order to avoid recirculation, in accordance with the invention it is provided that the arterial ... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5057073 | Dual lumen catheter A dual lumen catheter, for insertion into a vein of a patient for use in haemodialysis treatments, having first and second portions defining a shorter intake lumen and a longer return lumen. The intake lumen is closed at its end and receives blood through... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5053023 | Catheter for prolonged access A flexible dual lumen catheter is provided for use especially in prolonged access. The catheter is especially used for such access in haemodialysis treatments and includes an elongate body having side-by-side lumens, distal and proximal ends, and one of t... | 10/01/1991 |
| 4954128 | Therapeutics plasma exchange system The system includes a plasmapheresis instrument and a harness set applied to the instrument. The harness set has a single venepuncture needle and is configured, when applied to the instrument, to pump blood from a donor through a separator for collection ... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4940455 | Method and apparatus for single needle dialysis A dialysis apparatus includes a series blood circuit that extends from a single needle through a hemodialyzer and back to the needle. Extending from this circuit is a single ended arm that includes a pump and a blood accumulation chamber. The pump is cycl... | 07/10/1990 |
| 4850998 | Method for wetting a plasmapheresis filter with anticoagulant A method of wetting a plasmapheresis filter with anticoagulant in a plasmapheresis system having a venepuncture needle, a plasma separation device connected in series by a fluid conduit, including operating the system such that an initial limited volume c... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4842582 | Method and apparatus for using dual-lumen catheters for extracorporeal treatment A patient dependent on extracorporeal treatments is subjected to minimal insertion trauma and pain both before and after a fistula operation. A phlebotomy method is disclosed using a veno-occlusive tourniquet or ligation occluding a venous segment at a lo... | 06/27/1989 |
