Access disconnection systems and methods

US7959594B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• Baxter International Inc. · US
• Baxter Healthcare SA · CH

Inventors

• Ramesh Wariar · Tampa, US
• James Han · Palm Harbor, US
• George Lamberson · New Port Richey, US
• Thomas P. Hartranft · Clearwater, US
• Thore Falkvall · Viken, SE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 25, 2006
• Grant date: Jun 14, 2011
• Expiry date: Apr 6, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2205/50
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Apparatuses, devices, systems and methods for detecting access disconnection are provided. In one embodiment, a medical fluid system includes (i) a medical fluid machine and (ii) a device operable with the medical fluid machine, the device configured to provide electrical contact with a medical fluid, the device including (a) a tube used during dialysis therapy through which the medical fluid can flow, and (b) a conductive element configured to self-sealingly pierce the tube, the conductive element having a first portion exposed to the medical fluid and a second portion external to the tube.