Abstract:
Improved cassette-based medical fluid therapy systems, apparatuses and methods are provided. In one aspect, various peristaltic pump tubing materials are provided. Cassette and membrane materials, configurations and manufacturing improvements are provided. Various aspects of the invention include: a head height sensing and compensating method and apparatus; an admixing method and apparatus; a pH measuring method and apparatus; an air detecting and removal methods and apparatuses; an active priming apparatus and method; and a volumetric accuracy improvement apparatus and method.
Abstract:
Se proporcionan aparatos y metodos para proporcionar realimentacion de audio, visual y/o tactil durante el ensamble de dos conectores de fluido medico de acoplamiento y una fuerza de retencion. La invencion incluye un primer conector que define un primer lumen y un segundo conector que define un segundo lumen. El primer y segundo conectores se enroscan juntos para permitir que el primer lumen se comunique inicialmente de forma fluida con el segundo lumen despues de que el primer y segundo conectores se acoplan. El primer conector define un primer miembro de acoplamiento y el segundo conector define un segundo miembro de acoplamiento, los miembros de acoplamiento acoplandose ara proporcionar (i) realimentacion que indica que un acoplamiento de primer y segundo conectores esta al menos substancialmente completo y (ii) una fuerza de retencion que tiende a sostener el primer y segundo conectores juntos. Tambien se proporciona un aparato mejorado para la liberacion de un desinfectante sellado.
Abstract:
A tubing has members located on the inside surface of a tubing. The flow through the tubing is completely occluded when the tubing is clamped due to the members filling channels around the clamped site. Reduced clamping pressure is required to fully occlude the flow through the tubing. The tubing undergoes less deformation upon clamping and returns to its pre-clamped form upon recovery.
Abstract:
Apparatuses and methods for providing audio, visual and/or tactile feedback during assembly of two mating medical fluid connectors and a retention force are provided. The invention includes a first connector defining a first lumen and a second connector defining a second lumen. The first and second connectors are threaded together to enable the first lumen to initially communicate fluidly with the second lumen after the first and second connectors are engaged. The first connector defines a first engaging member and the second connector defines a second engaging member, the engaging members mating to provide (i) feedback indicating that a mating of the first and second connectors is at least substantially complete and (ii) a retention force tending to hold the first and second connectors together. An improved apparatus for releasing a sealed disinfectant is also provided.
Abstract:
Apparatuses and methods for maintaining sterile connections during, for example, dialysis therapy. The present invention provides a container for a medical device and a lid therefore. The lid and the container are configured for an easy snap release using a cam-follower system. The invention also provides a method for using an assembly of the container, lid and a medical device within the container to maintain sterile connections.
Abstract:
A connector assembly and disinfectant system is provided for any system requiring a connection, such as during a peritoneal dialysis procedure. The connector assembly includes a transfer set connector and a disposable connector. The transfer set connector and disposable connector each include a member that join to create a fluid path. The disposable connector contains a housing that includes a ring partially saturated with disinfectant for bathing the transfer set member near the opening of the fluid path when a connection is made. The ring forms an opening through which the transfer set member passes. At disconnection, the transfer set member passes through a section of the ring having wiping properties to wipe the member dry.
Abstract:
Apparatuses and methods for maintaining sterile connections during, for example, dialysis therapy. The present invention provides a container for a medical device and a lid therefore. The lid and the container are configured for an easy snap release using a cam-follower system. The invention also provides a method for using an assembly of the container, lid and a medical device within the container to maintain sterile connections.
Abstract:
Apparatuses and methods for maintaining sterile connections during, for example, dialysis therapy. The present invention provides a container for a medical device and a lid therefore. The lid and the container are configured for an easy snap release using a cam-follower system. The invention also provides a method for using an assembly of the container, lid and a medical device within the container to maintain sterile connections.
Abstract:
Apparatuses and methods for providing audio, visual and/or tactile feedback during assembly of two mating medical fluid connectors and a retention force are provided. The invention includes a first connector defining a first lumen and a second connector defining a second lumen. The first and second connectors are threaded together to enable the first lumen to initially communicate fluidly with the second lumen after the first and second connectors are engaged. The first connector defines a first engaging member and the second connector defines a second engaging member, the engaging members mating to provide (i) feedback indicating that a mating of the first and second connectors is at least substantially complete and (ii) a retention force tending to hold the first and second connectors together. An improved apparatus for releasing a sealed disinfectant is also provided.