Peritoneal dialysis apparatus
US4560472A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 1982 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/288
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An automatic cycler for performing Continuous Cycling Peritoneal Dialysis (CCPD) and Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis (IPD) is provided. The apparatus of the present invention is a safe and convenient cycler apparatus for performing peritoneal dialysis in either home or clinical environment. The apparatus provides a stable base by storing dialysate at a relatively low position. Tubing administration set length is reduced to a minimum by the use of individual, separated valves and by the elimination of redundant, duplicate tube sections. Administration set complexity is reduced by the use of a conventional design dialysate container for heating and weighing of an infusing dialysate dosage. The apparatus allows for gravity feed to a patient with an optional capability of adjusting the pressure head for the gravity feed.
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