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Dialysis system with ultrafiltration control

US9545469B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims

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Assignee

Outset Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

James R. Curtis · Portland, US
Ladislaus Nonn · Portland, US
Julie S. Wrazel · Corvallis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 1, 2016
Grant date	Jan 17, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 1, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2205/702
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for performing hemodialysis that include fluid handling systems that provide accurate control over the type and level of hemodialysis being performed. The system includes a first pump for pumping dialysate into a dialyzer and a second pump for pumping dialysate out of the dialyzer. The system also includes a third pump that provides improved control of a level of ultrafiltration, hemodiafiltration, or both.

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