Systems and methods for peritoneal dialysis
US7208092B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/0021
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods relating to dialysis therapy, particularly continuous flow dialysis therapy, are provided. The present invention includes a single closed fluid path along which a minimal amount of therapy fluid including dialysate is fed into, continuously circulated and cleaned such that a therapeutic effective amount of solutes, excess water and the like can be removed from the patient connected to the closed fluid loop during treatment.
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