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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172789 | Peritoneal dialysis system having cassette-based-pressure-controlled pumping A peritoneal dialysis system includes a removable cassette defining a flexible pump chamber and a pressure sensing area that is fluidly connected to the pump chamber wherein, during operation of the peritoneal dialysis system, peritoneal dialysis fluid is contained ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8157761 | Peritoneal dialysis patient connection system A peritoneal dialysis patient assist device includes (i) a port holder shaped to hold a first connector and a first plug, (ii) a transfer set holder shaped to hold a second connector and a second plug, the transfer set holder rotatable and translatable with respect ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8147444 | Methods of treating or preventing peritonitis with oxidative reductive potential water solution Provided is a method for treating or preventing peritonitis by administering a therapeutically effective amount of an oxidative reduction potential (ORP) water solution that is stable for at least about twenty-four hours. The ORP water solution administered in accor... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8123715 | Planning method and apparatus for peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis hybrid remedy The present invention is a peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis hybrid-remedy planning method using an index that is shared by both peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis and indicates an effect of dialysis. To be specific, the index is M/C(0)/VB, which is ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8096969 | Peritoneal dialysis methods and apparatus A peritoneal-based (“bloodless”) artificial kidney processes peritoneal fluid without need for additional fluids (“waterless”). Fluid is separated into a protein-rich stream and a protein-free stream. The protein-rich stream is regenerated using a sorbent as... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8088094 | Planning method and apparatus for peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis hybrid remedy The present invention is a peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis hybrid-remedy planning method using an index that is shared by both peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis and indicates an effect of dialysis. To be specific, the index is M/C(0)/VB, which is ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8083709 | Dialysis method having supply container autoconnection A method for connecting a plurality of solution line connectors to a plurality of supply line connectors of a dialysis system includes: translating a tip protector remover in a first direction towards the plurality of supply line connectors to remove a plurality of ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8075513 | Patient connection system for a balance hydration unit A hydration management system includes a console for mounting on an IV pole. A urine collection bag and a hydration fluid bag hang from the console. Urine in the urine collection bag is weighed. An infusion pump is configured to pump hydration fluid from the infusio... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8066660 | Split-tip catheter including lateral distal openings A split-tip catheter for placement within the vasculature of a patient and for use in hemodialysis or other suitable procedures is disclosed. In one embodiment, the split-tip catheter includes a catheter body that defines a first lumen and a second lumen. The cathet... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8057423 | Dialysis system having disposable cassette A dialysis system includes a dialysis instrument; a disposable cassette, the cassette including a rigid portion defining at least one pumping chamber, a pouch fitted over the rigid portion, the pouch including at least one flexible sheet sealed so as to provide a se... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8038643 | Device and method for loading a patient connector for peritoneal dialysis with a closure plug The invention relates to a device for loading a patient connector for peritoneal dialysis with a closure plug. To permit an arbitrary number of disconnection/connection procedures with patient connectors that insert a sterile closure plug into the patient's abdomina... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8034017 | Method and apparatus for home dialysis A system, process, and method for home hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis to be carried out by the patient or other non-professional users based upon re-circulation of dialysate from small dialysate containers which allows for very small dialysate consumption and e... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8021321 | Split tip dialysis catheter A split tip dialysis catheter having an outer tube and an inner tube, the two tubes which can be arranged over at least a portion of their length in a coaxial configuration. The inner tube may be connected to the outer tube at a proximal bifurcation, secured at a di... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8012118 | Artificial kidney dialysis system The present disclosure relates to a wearable dialysis system and method for removing uremic waste metabolites and fluid from a patient suffering from renal disease. Uremic waste metabolites can be removed by a wearable peritoneal dialysis device that regenerates the... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7955295 | Fluid delivery system with autoconnect features A fluid dispensing machine, such as a peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis machine, includes a dispenser or cassette that pumps a medical fluid for dialysis or other treatments for patients. The machine includes and uses an autoconnect device for connecting container... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7935074 | Cassette system for peritoneal dialysis machine A portable peritoneal dialysis apparatus having a side-hinged, inclined door for enclosing a disposable cassette that seals tightly shut using air pressure which imposes a safety interlock, a cassette with its inlet/outlet tube exclusively along the lower edge so th... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7922686 | Systems and methods for performing peritoneal dialysis Systems and methods for providing multiple pass continuous flow dialysis therapy are provided. The present invention includes a fluid circuit connected to a patient via a catheter thereby defining a fluid loop along which a therapy fluid including a dialysate can be... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7905855 | Dialysis system having non-invasive temperature sensing A dialysis system includes a dialysis instrument; a disposable item configured to hold a dialysis fluid and including an at least substantially opaque portion and an at least substantially clear portion; at least one non-invasive temperature sensor mounted to the di... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7867189 | System including machine interface for pumping cassette-based therapies A dialysis machine includes: a hardware unit including at least one pump actuator, at least one valve actuator and a cassette interface, the cassette interface including: (i) a plate that abuts the cassette; (ii) at least one pump aperture defined by the plate; (iii... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7828763 | Microdialysis probe with a spiral line A microdialysis probe with a probe body, a probe needle for introduction into a tissue, an inlet line and an outlet line for a perfusion solution and a dialysis membrane, wherein at least one hollow channel forms the outlet line and extends at least partly spirally ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7815595 | Automated dialysis pumping system A peritoneal dialysis system includes: (i) a hardware unit, the hardware unit including a pump actuator; (ii) a disposable unit received by the hardware unit, the disposable unit having a moveable membrane operable with the pump actuator, the pump actuator moveable ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7806851 | Apparatus for applying and removing closing means from an end portion of a tubular element and the use thereof in peritoneal dialysis A device is described for fitting and removing a closing means (27, 29) on an end portion (13) of a tubular element (3), comprising: a container (1) defining an internal chamber (18); a rotating platform (19) inside said cha... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7789849 | Automated dialysis pumping system using stepper motor A peritoneal dialysis system includes: (i) an enclosure; (ii) a stepper motor housed by the enclosure; (iii) a pump head in operable communication with the stepper motor; and (iv) a disposable unit including at least one flexible membrane attached to a rigid piece, ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7789850 | Weight controlled dialysis system with accelerometer A dialysis system includes: an enclosure; a dialysate pump carried by the enclosure and arranged to pump dialysate to a patient or dialyzer; at least one container connected fluidly to the dialysate pump; a load cell positioned to weigh dialysate located within the ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7789851 | Heating solutions for fluid media A system and method for heating a fluid for delivery of the fluid in the context of a particular medical, pharmaceutical, industrial or mechanical application. A cassette is associated with an application, such as, for example, a peritoneal dialysis machine. The cas... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7736328 | Dialysis system having supply container autoconnection A dialysis system includes a dialysis instrument including at least one pump actuator; a disposable cassette operable with the at least one pump actuator, a plurality of supply lines connected to the disposable cassette, each supply line including a supply line conn... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7722561 | Peritoneal dialyzer and method of peritoneal dialysis A peritoneal dialyzer including: a catheter capable of injecting and discharging peritoneal dialysate in an abdominal cavity of a patient; a peritoneal dialysate circuit connected to the catheter; and a dialyzer provided in the peritoneal dialysate circuit, the dial... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7704224 | Method for testing peritoneum function and a peritoneal dialysis planning apparatus A peritoneal function testing method of using a ratio MTACun/MTACc calculated using MTACun and MTACc as an index for a peritoneal function test. MTACun is an overall mass transfer-area coefficient for urea nitro... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7618392 | Methods and compositions for detection of microbial contaminants in peritoneal dialysis solution Methods and compositions for detection of microbial contaminants in peritoneal dialysis solutions are provided. The methods and compositions employ modified bioburden testing and the detection of peptidoglycan. A novel cause of aseptic peritonitis is provided—asep... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7575564 | Priming, integrity and head height methods and apparatuses for medical fluid systems Improved integrity test, priming sequence and bag height detection tests, apparatuses and methods for a medical fluid delivery system are provided. The integrity test includes a plurality of air pressure decay tests, using positive and negative pressure. The priming... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7559913 | Method and device for PD cyclers PD-cycler and tube set therefor and a method for use thereof. The tube set includes a transfer member for automatic transfer of possibly remaining contents in supply bags or heater bags of the tube set to a waste receiver. A separate connection unit is arranged in c... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7507220 | Method for monitoring and controlling peritoneal dialysis therapy Peritoneal Dialysis systems, methods, and catheters are provided for performing peritoneal dialysis therapies. Multiple fluid pathways are provided to a patient's peritoneal cavity for conveying dialysis fluid to and from the patient. ... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7497840 | System for performing fluid administration The invention concerns a system and a method of use of said system for performing fluid administration on a patient, the system comprising: a liquid pump (1), a liquid distribution system (2) connecte... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7452346 | Coupling device and medical line set including same The present invention refers to a medical line set (10) having a breakable coupling device (90), and to such a coupling device (90). More particularly the present invention refers to an medical dialysis line set (10), such as a peritoneal... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7410475 | Graphical user interface for automated dialysis system A method, system and apparatus for performing peritoneal dialysis are provided. To this end, in part, a dialysis system is provided. The dialysis system includes a display device and a web browser and web server embedded in the dialysis system. The browser and the s... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7402249 | Blood purification apparatus for elevating purification efficiency A blood purification method that purifies blood taken from a body by blood dialysis or by hemodiafiltration includes the step of changing an osmotic pressure of the blood to an increasing condition until a blood volume (BV level) attains a standard blood volume, in ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7384558 | Compositions capable of inhibiting reactive oxygen and carbonyl species Therapeutic compositions are provided. The compositions include a single molecule that can display both antioxidant and carbonyl trapping properties. This can effectively reduce inflammation, oxidative stress and carbonyl stress, such as to prevent and/or treat card... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7354417 | Methods and apparatus for measuring the volume of fluid in the peritoneal cavity Methods and apparatus for determining peritoneal cavity fluid volume include four groups of two electrodes applied to a subject's skin. Measuring electrodes (MLL, MRL) are applied to the subject's loins, measuring electrodes (MLB, MRB) are applied to the subject's b... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354190 | Two-stage mixing system, apparatus, and method A two-stage mixing system, apparatus, and method produces a solution including a first substance and a second substance in a predetermined ratio by first mixing the first substance with a first liquid to produce a first solution and then mixing the first solution wi... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350834 | Coupling device constitute two halves A coupling device for holding together a coupling joint. The device may include two coupling halves, which may be articulated relative to one another. The coupling device may be arranged in its active position to engage portions of two interconnected pipes adjacent ... | 04/01/2008 |
