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8142383 |
Fluid distribution module and extracorporeal blood circuit including such a module
A fluid distribution module (1) for causing and monitoring the circulation of fluids from and to a patient through an extracorporeal blood treatment device, comprises a degassing device (11)...
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8137553 |
Priming system and method for dialysis systems
The application is directed to an extracorporeal blood processing system capable of using dialysate to prime the system. A plastic molded compact manifold supports molded blood and dialysate...
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8137299 |
Wearable ultrafiltration device
An ultrafiltration device adapted to be worn on a portion of the body of a patient includes a blood inlet tube leading from a first blood vessel, a blood pump, an anticoagulant reservoir for...
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8114044 |
Arteriovenous access valve system and process
An arteriovenous graft system is described. The arteriovenous graft system includes an arteriovenous graft that is well suited for use during hemodialysis. In order to minimize or prevent arterial...
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8105487 |
Manifolds for use in conducting dialysis
The present invention is directed to novel systems for conducting the filtration of blood using manifolds. The manifolds integrate various sensors and have fluid pathways formed therein to direct...
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8105266 |
Mobile dialysis system having supply container detection
A dialysis system includes a dialysis instrument including at least one pump actuator; a disposable cassette operable with the at least one pump actuator; a plurality of supply containers connected...
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8100866 |
Needleless access port valves
Needleless access port valves are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to needleless access port valves having a pliant valve housing interacting with an inlet connector...
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8075509 |
Medical apparatus
A medical apparatus (1) comprises a user interface (30), a number of sensors (16,27,21,22,29) and a control system (18) programmed for displaying on the user interface screen (31) a number of...
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8057422 |
Transcutaneous telemetry of cerebrospinal fluid shunt programmable-valve pressure using near-infrared (NIR) light
An improvement for a programmable valve system of the type implanted in a patient and used to divert cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from an intraventricular space to a terminus such as the peritoneal...
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8048055 |
Clamp assembly for displacing fluid from portions of fluid containers
Clamps and methods are disclosed for clamping portions of fluid containers and displacing fluid from portions of fluid containers. In one embodiment, a clamp has a first jaw having a photopermeable...
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8038639 |
Medical fluid system with flexible sheeting disposable unit
A kidney failure therapy system includes: (a) a dilaysate supply; (b) at least one valve actuator; (c) at least one pump actuator; and (d) a disposable unit including first and second flexible...
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8021319 |
Extracorporeal blood set
A blood set comprises an arterial line having a patient end provided with a multiport connector (14) having first port (15) connected to a blood transport tube (13), a second port (16) bearing a...
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8012134 |
Dialysis valve and method
A dialysis valve includes a tube attached between an artery and a vein which, when elongated, simultaneously narrows in diameter at at least one location. The narrowed portion of the tube decreases...
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8002727 |
Methods and apparatus for leak detection in blood processing systems
A blood processing system includes a flow reversing device with at least an air sensor in the venous line located near the patient. During treatment, blood flow is reversed to cause air to...
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7998100 |
Apparatus for denaturating bilirubin and bilirubin dialyzer
The present invention provides a bilirubin reducing means which can minimize a risk such as the onset of an infection or the occurrence of blood coagulation and can reduce physical, temporal and...
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7998101 |
Devices and methods for body fluid flow control in extracorporeal fluid treatment
Disclosed are devices and methods for the control of body fluid flow in the extracorporeal treatment of body fluid. Body fluid flow through on of a body fluid flow circuit 10, 50, 60 100, or 250 is...
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7976521 |
Body fluid suction reservoir
The present invention provides a body fluid suction reservoir including a flexible bag, two plates for supporting the bag, and a spring put between the two plates. The body fluid suction reservoir...
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7959593 |
Blood purification apparatus and method for evaluating connection conditions of needles
A blood purification apparatus includes a blood circuit, a blood purifying device, a driving device, an air bubble detection device, and a connection condition evaluation device. The blood circuit...
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7959595 |
Catheter assembly
A catheter assembly is provided with a flexible tubular body having two lumens. A solid slidable member with a sharp distal end is disposed within one of the lumens. The slidable member is capable...
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7935072 |
Method of monitoring the operationality of a flow cut-off member and flow arresting system, for an extracorporeal fluid circuit
A description is given of a method of monitoring the operationality of a flow cut-off member for an extracorporeal fluid circuit. Also described is a system for arresting the flow of blood that...
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7931610 |
Blood purification apparatus
A blood purification apparatus that can make the specific peak to be imparted to the blood more distinct, and therefore can detect blood recirculation reliably and precisely, is presented. It...
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7922683 |
Extracorporeal circulator
An extracorporeal circulator comprising a line for extracting blood from a patient, a pump for supplying blood, an artificial lung section performing gas exchange on blood, a line for supplying...
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7922898 |
Circuit for extracorporeal blood treatment and flow-inverting device therein
A circuit for extracorporeal blood treatment in which a flow-inverting device is interposed between a blood treatment unit and a blood pump placed on an artery branch connected with a vascular...
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7905853 |
Dialysis system having integrated pneumatic manifold
A dialysis machine valve manifold assembly includes a plurality of pneumatic valves; a plate including a first side and a second side, the plurality of pneumatic valves mounted to the first side of...
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7892197 |
Automatic prime of an extracorporeal blood circuit
A system for priming an extracorporeal blood circuit is described. The system includes a fluid circuit with an air venting mechanism, a reversible pump, arterial and venous lines, a prime waste bag...
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7854718 |
Dual-ventricle pump cartridge, pump and method of use in a wearable continuous renal replacement therapy device
A dual channel pulsatile pump for use with a completely wearable renal replacement device is provided.
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7836914 |
Switching device and apparatus for controlling flow of a fluid
A switching device for a fluid distribution set presenting a deformable portion having a first port, a second port, a third port and a fourth port, is disclosed. The switching device comprises an...
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7828761 |
Wearable ultrafiltration device
An ultrafiltration device adapted to be worn on a portion of the body of a patient includes a blood inlet tube leading from a first blood vessel, a blood pump, an anticoagulant reservoir for...
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7824358 |
Heart pump connector
A heart assist device connection system comprises an inflow connector in fluid-tight communication with an inflow section of a heart assist device. The connector is configured to be releasably...
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7819834 |
System and method of air embolism detection and diversion
A perfusion system for treating blood during a surgical procedure uses a flow control valve with first and second inlets and first and second outlets. A first intermediate line couples the first...
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7811264 |
Dialysis valve and method
A dialysis valve includes a tube attached between an artery and a vein which, when elongated, simultaneously narrows in diameter at least one location. The narrowed portion of the tube decreases...
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7785284 |
Joint for fluid transport lines for medical use
The joint (36) comprises a tubular body (37) having two connecting zones (38, 39) each connected by an end to a tubular element (40) of a fluid transport line, giving continuity to passage of...
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7762976 |
Automatic air removal system
An apparatus for extracorporeal oxygenation of a patient's blood during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. The apparatus comprises a bubble sensor, arranged at or connected to a venous line, for...
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7722557 |
Blood purification apparatus
A blood purification apparatus in which the pressure in a circuit is measured by directly measuring the strain of an air trap by a strain sensor without providing a pressure measuring section in...
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7704221 |
Heater cooler valve
A rotary valve unit is provided for blending fluid sources to regulate a temperature of fluid flowing to a heat exchange device in an extracorporeal blood perfusion circuit. A valve body includes a...
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7699800 |
Multi-catheter insertion device and method
An implantable shunt device having a primary catheter and at least two secondary catheters extending from the primary catheter is provided. The primary catheter includes a connecting end, an open...
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7695445 |
Three-way stopcock, and liquid transfusion circuit or blood transfusion circuit either using the three-way stopcock
A three-way stopcock that can be opened/closed in the same manner as conventional operation methods and can reduce stagnated portions of fluid in a fluid flow passage. Out of branch openings, a...
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7682327 |
Mobile heart-lung machine
The present invention provides a heart-lung machine which can be carried by one person and can be used independently from an external power supply, consisting of at least three modules (1, 2, 3),...
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7648476 |
Blood treatment apparatus with alarm device
A blood treatment apparatus includes a controller and a supervisor, which together monitor various sensors. The controller is equipped with a first alarm system and the supervisor is equipped with...
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7540851 |
Method to control blood and filtrate flowing through an extracorporeal device
A method and apparatus are disclosed for controlling blood flow through an extracorporeal blood circuit having a controller comprising the steps of: withdrawing the blood from a withdrawal blood...
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7540859 |
Dialysis valve and method
A dialysis valve includes a tube attached between an artery and a vein which, when elongated, simultaneously narrows in diameter at at least one location. The narrowed portion of the tube decreases...
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7531098 |
Integrated automatic blood processing unit
A system for automatically processing blood components is described. The system includes a console, which contains all motors, pumps, sensors, valves and control circuitry, and a unique disposable...
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7510540 |
Autotransfusion device
An autotransfusion device having: a first line and a first pump, the first line being connected to the inlet of a blood centrifugation cell, and branches of the first line being (i) connected to a...
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7507217 |
Device for exchanging and/or docking functional modules
A device for exchanging and/or docking functional modules (1, 2), and used for the extracorporeal circulation of bodily fluids, is provided. Each functional module (1, 2) includes at least one...
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7503902 |
Blood flow reversal valves and related systems and methods
A blood flow reversal valve useful in hemodialysis having rotational detent features enabling audible and tactile feedback to a clinician and alignment features such as visible indicators...
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7500958 |
Switch valve for an extracorporeal blood circuit and circuit including such a switch valve
A switch valve for use in an extracorporeal blood flow circuit comprises a valve housing having a chamber, four openings communicating with the chamber, and a valve member located in the valve...
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7488297 |
Blood collecting devices
Blood collecting devices for collecting blood from a patient using a single needle insertion are disclosed. Each blood collecting device typically includes a housing which is removably attached to...
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7488302 |
Device allowing serial use of clean and alternative blood filters during blood filtration
A device that allows for serial (time) use of clean blood filters during the use of a heart lung machine. The device is comprised of a series of filters and a switching mechanism that allows the...
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7488301 |
Method for returning blood from a blood treatment device, and device for carrying out this method
A method for the return of blood from a blood treatment apparatus, preferably from a dialysis apparatus, uses a pumped substituate fluid to displace the blood. A substituate pump contained in the...
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7485105 |
Transcutaneous telemetry of cerebrospinal fluid shunt programmable-valve pressure using near-infrared (NIR) light
An improvement for a programmable valve system of the type which is implanted in a medical patient and used to divert cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from an intraventricular space of the patient to a...
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