DIALYSIS SYSTEMS AND METHODS HAVING VIBRATION-AIDED AIR REMOVAL
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1. A dialysis system comprising:
- a dialysis fluid disposable configured to hold and transport a dialysis fluid;
an air separation chamber in fluid communication with the dialysis fluid disposable; and
a dialysis instrument configured to pump dialysis fluid through the dialysis fluid disposable, the instrument including a vibrator configured to vibrate the air separation chamber to separate air from the dialysis fluid traveling through the chamber.
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Abstract
A dialysis system includes a dialysis fluid disposable configured to hold and transport a dialysis fluid; an air separation chamber in fluid communication with the dialysis fluid disposable; and a dialysis instrument operable to pump dialysis fluid through the dialysis fluid disposable, the instrument including a vibrator configured to vibrate the air separation chamber to separate air from the dialysis fluid traveling through the chamber.
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20 Claims
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1. A dialysis system comprising:
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a dialysis fluid disposable configured to hold and transport a dialysis fluid; an air separation chamber in fluid communication with the dialysis fluid disposable; and a dialysis instrument configured to pump dialysis fluid through the dialysis fluid disposable, the instrument including a vibrator configured to vibrate the air separation chamber to separate air from the dialysis fluid traveling through the chamber. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A dialysis system comprising:
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a dialysis fluid disposable configured to hold and transport a dialysis fluid; and a dialysis instrument configured to pump dialysis fluid through the dialysis fluid disposable, the instrument including a vibrator configured to vibrate at least a portion of the dialysis fluid disposable to separate air from the dialysis fluid traveling through the dialysis fluid disposable. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A dialysis method comprising:
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flowing a dialysis fluid; removing air from the dialysis fluid using buoyancy forces; and removing air from the dialysis fluid using vibration forces. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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