System for performing peritoneal dialysis
US8585634B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87249
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention concerns a system and a method of use of said system for performing fluid administration on a patient, the system comprising a liquid pump, a liquid distribution system, a liquid supply means, and patient conduit. The liquid distribution system comprises two distinct hub chambers. The first hub chamber includes at least one liquid supply port with a dedicated valve means, one patient port with dedicated valve means, and one pump inlet. The second hub chamber includes at least one patient port or warmer port with dedicated valve means and one pump outlet. The system further comprises control means arranged to close the patient port of the first hub chamber when the liquid supply port is open, and vice versa.
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