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Methods and apparatus for performing flow-through peritoneal dialysis

  • US 6,585,681 B2
  • Filed: 03/30/2001
  • Issued: 07/01/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/05/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A peritoneal dialysis catheter comprising:

  • a bi-directional flow segment having a proximal end adapted to receive and discharge dialysate and a distal end;

    an infusion arm connected to receive dialysate from the distal end of the bi-directional flow segment, wherein said infusion arm is adapted to infuse dialysate into the peritoneum along its length and inhibits backflow to the bi-directional flow segment; and

    a drain arm connected to discharge dialysate to the distal end of the bi-directional flow segment, wherein said drain arm is adapted to receive dialysate from the peritoneum along its length and inhibits backflow from the bi-directional flow segment.

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