Method and devices for emptying an effluent bag after blood treatment

US11724019B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Nicolas Beisser · Hanau, DE
• Alexander Heide · Eppstein, DE
• Juergen Klewinghaus · Oberursel, DE
• Andreas Richter · Gaimersheim, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 16, 2018
• Grant date: Aug 15, 2023
• Expiry date: Mar 7, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M60/435
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an effluent bag for collecting accumulated blood treatment effluent. The effluent bag comprises a closeable effluent opening or connection to an exterior of the effluent bag. The disclosure further relates to methods, a blood treatment apparatus, and a discharge hose system.