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Apparatus and method for peritoneal dialysis

  • US 20050131340A1
  • Filed: 02/01/2005
  • Published: 06/16/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/22/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of performing peritoneal dialysis, comprising:

  • selection of a device system for treatment of renal decline or failure, wherein said device system comprises;

    a portable pump including a disposable cartridge interface;

    a receptacle system comprising exhausted dialysate storage capacity and unused or recycled dialysate storage capacity designed selectively to be worn by a renal patient, wherein said receptacle may comprise a polymer bag with at least one opening in fluid communication with said conduit;

    a delivery conduit structured and arranged to support passage of exhausted dialysate from and unused dialysate to the peritoneum of the patient;

    a filter assembly associated with the delivery conduit and structured and arranged to permit filtering of both air and contaminants from unused or recycled dialysate; and

    an indicator wherein at least one, but potentially any, of a plurality of therapeutic variables may be monitored and regulated to achieve a desired therapeutic balance;

    association of said device system with an indwelling dialysis catheter such that substantially all of an amount of exhausted dialysate within a peritoneum of the patient may be removed; and

    infusion of a therapeutic volume of unused or recycled dialysate optimal for treatment of the patient.

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