Method and apparatus for generating a sterile infusion fluid
US7108790B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/1656
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus and method are provided for generating sterile infusion fluid from non-sterile infusion fluid produced by a machine. In one embodiment, the sterile infusion fluid is produced by a sterile fluid generating device that is an ancillary device designed to operate in conjunction with the existing machine. For example, the sterile fluid generating device is used in conjunction with a dialysis machine according to one embodiment resulting in sterile infusion fluid being produced.
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