Dialysis implant and methods of use
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1. A fluid management system comprising:
- an infusate comprising an osmotic agent for infusion into a peritoneal cavity;
a reservoir conduit adapted for introducing the infusate into the peritoneal cavity;
an implantable pump having an internal battery that is inductively chargeable, the implantable pump adapted for fluidic communication with the peritoneal cavity and a bladder;
a drainage conduit adapted for coupling between the peritoneal cavity and the implantable pump; and
an exit conduit adapted for coupling between the bladder and the implantable pump,wherein the implantable pump is configured to pump a peritoneal fluid mixture from the peritoneal cavity through the drainage conduit into the bladder through the exit conduit, andwherein the peritoneal fluid mixture comprises the infusate comprising the osmotic agent.
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Abstract
A device and methods for treating renal failure are disclosed. One embodiment of the device is an implantable peritoneal dialysis device. When in use, the device can have a semi-permeable reservoir implanted in the peritoneal cavity. The reservoir can receive blood waste and drain through one or more conduits, via a pump, to the biological bladder. Solids and/or a solution benefiting dialysis can be pumped to the reservoir and/or implanted in the peritoneal cavity.
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1. A fluid management system comprising:
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an infusate comprising an osmotic agent for infusion into a peritoneal cavity; a reservoir conduit adapted for introducing the infusate into the peritoneal cavity; an implantable pump having an internal battery that is inductively chargeable, the implantable pump adapted for fluidic communication with the peritoneal cavity and a bladder; a drainage conduit adapted for coupling between the peritoneal cavity and the implantable pump; and an exit conduit adapted for coupling between the bladder and the implantable pump, wherein the implantable pump is configured to pump a peritoneal fluid mixture from the peritoneal cavity through the drainage conduit into the bladder through the exit conduit, and wherein the peritoneal fluid mixture comprises the infusate comprising the osmotic agent. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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