Dialysis systems and methods including cassette with fluid heating and air removal
US8080091B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/128
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dialysis fluid system includes an instrument including a pump actuator and a fluid heater, and a dialysis fluid cassette. The dialysis fluid cassette includes a rigid portion defining a pumping section for operation with the pump actuator and a heating section for operation with the fluid heater. The heating section includes a dialysis fluid inlet, a dialysis fluid outlet, and a dialysis fluid heating area located between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, the heating section further includes an air separation chamber for collecting air separated from the dialysis fluid.
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