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Artificial kidney for frequent (daily) hemodialysis

  • US 5,484,397 A
  • Filed: 11/22/1993
  • Issued: 01/16/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/21/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A hemodialyzer apparatus, which comprises:

  • a dialyzer membrane having first and second sides;

    a dialysate flow path positioned for passing dialysis solution across the first side of said membrane;

    a blood flow path positioned for passing blood across the second side of said membrane for dialysis thereof;

    a solution storage tank connected to said dialysate flow path;

    venous and arterial connectors communicating with said blood flow path for alternative connection with a vascular system of a patient and with each other;

    a water inlet conduit communicating with a water treatment system for processing water from said inlet conduit, to purify said water to a condition wherein said water is substantially purified water;

    a first conduit communicating with said solution storage tank and extending from said water inlet conduit to receive purified water therefrom;

    apparatus for providing desired amounts of dialysis solution solutes to said purified water to provide said dialysis solution containing said dialysis solution solutes in dispersed form in said solution storage tank, to thus provide a desired quantity of said dialysis solution in a first operating mode;

    apparatus for providing desired amounts of antimicrobial and cleaning agent to said purified water to provide said antimicrobial and cleaning agent dispersed in said purified water in said solution storage tank, to provide a desired quantity of antimicrobial cleaning solution in a second operating mode; and

    a valve and control system to selectively and automatically provide and control fluid flow throughout the apparatus.

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