Medical fluid heater using radiant energy
US7153285B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3686
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An in-line fluid heater for heating fluid, such as dialysis fluid for use in dialysis therapy is provided. The fluid heater is a dual heater having a primary infrared heater and a secondary plate heater. A controller is operatively connected to the infrared heater and to the plate heater and operates one or both of the infrared heater and the plate heater to maintain a temperature of the fluid.
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