Medical fluid therapy flow balancing and synchronization method and apparatus
US7699806B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/14208
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical fluid therapy method includes: (a) establishing a communication link between a kidney dialysis/blood treatment machine and at least one remote pump controller; (b) using the link to synchronize operation of at least one pump housed integrally with the machine with at least one pump located remotely from the machine; (c) enabling an operator to enter a net fluid transfer amount; and (d) controlling the pumps to at least substantially achieve the entered amount.
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