Methods and apparatus for performing flow-through peritoneal dialysis
US6585681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M39/0247
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, apparatus, and kits are provided for performing peritoneal dialysis. In a first aspect, subcutaneous and transcutaneous systems are described for performing continuously cycling peritoneal dialysis. In a second aspect, fully implanted systems are described for performing flow-through peritoneal dialysis.
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