Abstract:
A dialysis fluid heating system includes a plurality of conductive tubes; first and second end caps located at first and second ends of the tubes, respectively, the first end cap including a dialysis fluid inlet and a dialysis fluid outlet, the end caps and the tubes configured such that dialysis fluid can flow from the fluid inlet of the first end cap, through at least one first tube to the second end cap, and through at least one second tube back to the first end cap; a conductive wire wound around an outside of the conductive tubes; and electronics configured to supply power to the conductive wire, the wire forming a primary coil of a transformer, the tubes forming a secondary coil of the transformer.
Abstract:
Flow-through systems for processing biological fluid are disclosed. The flow-through systems include a removal device in the flow path for removing unwanted compounds and agents. The removal device includes a removal media contained within a housing made of two separate portions sealed together. The housing is maintained in a substantially vertical disposition, thereby ensuring substantially uniform and complete exposure of the fluid to the media.
Abstract:
Blood processing systems and methods are disclosed. A processing chamber (14) rotating on a rotating element includes a first compartment (38) and a second compartment (40). Blood is conveyed into the first compartment (38) for centrifugal separation into components. A liquid free of blood occupies the second compartment (40) to counter-balance the first compartment (38) during rotation on the rotating element. In one embodiment, the second compartment (40) is served by a single fluid access. Prior to use, the single access is coupled to tubing, through which a vacuum is drawn to remove air from the second compartment (40). While vacuum exists, communication is opened between the tubing and a source of liquid. The vacuum draws the liquid into the second compartment (40) through the single access, thereby priming the second compartment (40) for use.
Abstract:
Flow-through systems for processing biological fluid are disclosed. The flow - through systems include a removal device in the flow path for removing unwanted compounds and agents. The removal device includes a removal media contained within a housing made of two separate portions sealed together. Th e housing is maintained in a substantially vertical disposition, thereby ensuring substantially uniform and complete exposure of the fluid to the med ia.
Abstract:
2107130 9316754 PCTABS00025 A container (30) for housing a beneficial agent (66) that can be removably coupled to a structure (12) defining a fluid flow path. The container (30) comprises a body (32) defining a first (56) and second (58) interior area separated by a wall (60) that terminates at an opening (62) providing fluid communication between the first (56) and second (58) interior area. A cannula (34) is provided that extends from the body (32) for being removably received by the structure (12) defining the fluid path. The cannula (34) including an inlet opening (44) and inlet fluid flow path (36) and an outlet opening (54) and outlet fluid flow path (37). The inlet fluid flow path (36) being in fluid communication with the first interior area (56), and the outlet fluid flow path (37) being in fluid communication with the second interior area (58). The second interior area (58) housing the solid beneficial agent (66) and allows fluid that flows through the inlet fluid flow path to pass by at least a portion of the beneficial agent (66).
Abstract:
Un sistema de calentamiento de fluido de di?lisis incluye una pluralidad de tubos conductores; primeras y segundas tapas extremas localizadas en primeros y segundos extremos de los tubos, respectivamente, la primera tapa extrema incluyendo una entrada de fluido de di?lisis y una salida de fluido de di?lisis, las tapas extremas y los tubos configurados de manera que el fluido de di?lisis pueda fluir desde la entrada de fluido de la primera tapa extrema, a trav?s de por lo menos un primer tubo hacia la segunda tapa extrema, y a trav?s de por lo menos un segundo tubo de regreso a la primera tapa extrema; un cable conductor devanado alrededor de la parte externa de los tubos conductores; y electr?nica configurada para suministrar energ?a a l cable conductor, el cable formando una bobina primaria de un transformador, los tubos formando una bobina secundaria del transformador.
Abstract:
A container for housing a beneficial agent that can be removably coupled to a structure defining a fluid flow path. The container comprises a body defining a first and second interior area separated by a wall that terminates at an opening providing fluid communication between the first and second interior area. A cannula is provided that extends from the body for being removably received by the structure defining the fluid path. The cannula includes an inlet opening and inlet fluid flow path and an outlet opening and outlet fluid flow path. The inlet fluid flow path being in fluid communication with the first interior area, and the outlet fluid flow path being in fluid communication with the second interior area. The second interior area houses the solid beneficial agent and allows fluid that flows through the inlet fluid flow path to pass by at least a portion of the beneficial agent.
Abstract:
Flow-through systems for processing biological fluid are disclosed. The flow-through systems include a removal device in the flow path for removing unwanted compounds and agents. The removal device includes a removal media contained within a housing made of two separate portions sealed together. The housing is maintained in a substantially vertical disposition, thereby ensuring substantially uniform and complete exposure of the fluid to the media.
Abstract:
Flow-through systems for processing biological fluid are disclosed. The flow-through systems include a removal device in the flow path for removing unwanted compounds and agents. The removal device includes a removal media contained within a housing made of two separate portions sealed together. The housing is maintained in a substantially vertical disposition, thereby ensuring substantially uniform and complete exposure of the fluid to the media.
Abstract:
Flow-through systems for processing biological fluid are disclosed. The flow-through systems include a removal device in the flow path for removing unwanted compounds and agents. The removal device includes a removal media contained within a housing made of two separate portions sealed together. The housing is maintained in a substantially vertical disposition, thereby ensuring substantially uniform and complete exposure of the fluid to the media.