Hemodialyzer having improved dialysate perfusion
US6623638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2313/21
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A dialyzer is provided comprising a casing defining an interior and including a dialysate inlet and a dialysate outlet. A plurality of fibers are located in the interior of the casing and define a fiber bundle. A dialysate inlet fluid channel is provided in fluid communication with the dialysate inlet and includes a plurality of flutes that extend into a portion of the fiber bundles, the flutes define an opening for allowing dialysate to flow from the inlet fluid channel into the interior of the casing. Methods of providing dialysis are also provided.
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