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Dialysis system venting devices and related systems and methods

  • US 8,425,780 B2
  • Filed: 03/11/2010
  • Issued: 04/23/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/11/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A dialysis system, comprising:

  • a dialyzer;

    a fluid inlet line;

    a venting device comprisinga housing defining a fluid chamber in fluid communication with the fluid inlet line, anda valve member disposed above the fluid chamber between a lower seat and an upper seat, the lower seat defining an aperture, and the upper seat defining an aperture;

    a fluid outlet line in fluid communication with the venting device such that fluid exiting the venting device flows through the fluid outlet line; and

    a pump comprising a member disposed within the fluid chamber, the pump being operable to draw fluid into the fluid chamber via the fluid inlet line using negative pressure and to force fluid out of the fluid chamber via the fluid outlet line using positive pressure.

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