Dual flow sorbent cartridge
US9707330B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2220/62
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are systems and methods for the performance of kidney replacement therapy having or using a dialyzer, control components, a sorbent cartridge with at least two separate flow paths, and fluid reservoirs configured to be of a weight and size suitable to be worn or carried by an individual requiring treatment. The system for performing kidney replacement therapy has a controlled compliance dialysis circuit, where a control pump controls the bi-directional movement of fluid across a dialysis membrane. The dialysis circuit and an extracorporeal circuit for circulating blood are in fluid communication through the dialysis membrane. The flux of fluid moving between the extracorporeal circuit and the dialysis circuit is modified by the rate at which the control pump is operating such that a rate of ultrafiltration and convective clearance can be controlled. The system provides for the monitoring of an inlet and outlet conductivity of the sorbent cartridge to provide a facility to quantify or monitor the removal of urea by the sorbent cartridge.
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