Patent · US Expired

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis clamping system

US4473369A · kind A · utility

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39Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 11, 1982
Grant dateSep 25, 1984
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S604/905
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system is provided for connection of a transfer spike on the end of a tube with another tube, in which the connection portions may be ultraviolet sterilized prior to connection. Both the spike and the tube for connection communicate with a housing member having a tubular, collapsible sheath member which is ultraviolet transparent. Also, a clamping system may be provided for closing flow through the system.

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