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Extracorporeal blood processing apparatus and methods with pressure sensing

US7780618B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2007
Grant dateAug 24, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/50
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention provides an apparatus and method for controlling a fluid separation system, preferably a blood apheresis system, by sensing fluid pressure and comparing the sensed fluid pressure to a threshold value.

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