Systems and methods for increasing sterilization during peritoneal dialysis
US8585681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0019
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for use in dialysis includes an elongated tubular body having a first end, a second end, and a lumen extending between the first end and the second end, and a first UV source coupled to the elongated tubular body at the second end, wherein the first UV source is configured to direct UV light for sterilizing at least a part of the elongated tubular body, wherein the second end of the elongated tubular body includes an opening in fluid communication with the lumen of the elongated tubular body, and a cover, the cover positionable at a first location to close the opening and at a second location to unblock the opening.
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