Systems and methods for removing air from the patient's peritoneal cavity
US9555180B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A peritoneal dialysis (“PD”) connection apparatus includes a first connector for connecting to a PD fluid fill line; a second connector in fluid communication with the first connector, the second connector including a filter configured to allow air but not fluid to pass through the filter; and an air-tight cap manually removeable and resealable to the second connector so as to selectively expose the filter to allow air trapped in a patient's peritoneum to be vented to atmosphere.
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