Hemodialysis system having a flow path with a controlled compliant volume
First Claim
1. A system for performing dialysis, comprising:
- a controlled compliant dialysis circuit;
a dialyzer having a dialysis membrane, the dialyzer in fluid connection to the controlled compliant dialysis circuit;
a sorbent cartridge for removing at least one impurity or waste species from a fluid, the sorbent cartridge in fluid connection with the controlled compliant dialysis circuit; and
a microbial filter having an inlet in fluid connection with the controlled compliant dialysis circuit and an outlet in fluid connection with the dialyzer, wherein the microbial filter is configured to remove bacteria and endotoxins from dialysate in the controlled compliant dialysis circuit;
wherein the microbial filter is positioned in the controlled compliant dialysis circuit;
an extracorporeal circuit comprising a conduit for receiving blood from a subject and a conduit for returning blood to the subject, and a blood pump for conveying blood from the subject, to the dialyzer and back to the subject;
at least one ultrafiltrate pump for moving fluid between the dialysis circuit and the extracorporeal circuit and an ultrafiltrate reservoir, wherein a flux of fluid moving between the extracorporeal circuit and the dialysis circuit is changed by the rate at which the ultrafiltrate pump is operating;
wherein the at least one ultrafiltrate pump is configured to provide selective adjustment of the volume of the controlled compliant dialysis circuit by;
(A) operating in an influx direction so that fluid moves from the ultrafiltrate reservoir to the controlled compliance dialysis circuit; and
(B) operating in an efflux direction so that fluid moves from the controlled compliant dialysis circuit into the ultrafiltrate reservoir;
wherein controlled compliance of the controlled compliant dialysis circuit is achieved by actively controlling, via one or more controllers, the influx and efflux of fluid to and from both the dialysis circuit and the extracorporeal circuit;
wherein the system provides fluid balancing by using the at least one ultrafiltrate pump without the use of scales or balancing chambers.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for the performance of kidney replacement therapy having or using a dialyzer, control components, sorbent cartridge and fluid reservoirs configured to be of a weight and size suitable to be worn or carried by an individual requiring treatment are disclosed. The system for performing kidney replacement therapy has a controlled compliance dialysis circuit, where a control pump controls the bi-directional movement of fluid across a dialysis membrane. The dialysis circuit and an extracorporeal circuit for circulating blood are in fluid communication through the dialysis membrane. The flux of fluid moving between the extracorporeal circuit and the dialysis circuit is modified by the rate at which the control pump is operating such that a rate of ultrafiltration and convective clearance can be controlled. The system provides for the monitoring of an inlet and outlet conductivity of the sorbent cartridge to provide a facility to quantify or monitor the removal of urea by the sorbent cartridge.
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15 Claims
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1. A system for performing dialysis, comprising:
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a controlled compliant dialysis circuit; a dialyzer having a dialysis membrane, the dialyzer in fluid connection to the controlled compliant dialysis circuit; a sorbent cartridge for removing at least one impurity or waste species from a fluid, the sorbent cartridge in fluid connection with the controlled compliant dialysis circuit; and a microbial filter having an inlet in fluid connection with the controlled compliant dialysis circuit and an outlet in fluid connection with the dialyzer, wherein the microbial filter is configured to remove bacteria and endotoxins from dialysate in the controlled compliant dialysis circuit; wherein the microbial filter is positioned in the controlled compliant dialysis circuit; an extracorporeal circuit comprising a conduit for receiving blood from a subject and a conduit for returning blood to the subject, and a blood pump for conveying blood from the subject, to the dialyzer and back to the subject; at least one ultrafiltrate pump for moving fluid between the dialysis circuit and the extracorporeal circuit and an ultrafiltrate reservoir, wherein a flux of fluid moving between the extracorporeal circuit and the dialysis circuit is changed by the rate at which the ultrafiltrate pump is operating; wherein the at least one ultrafiltrate pump is configured to provide selective adjustment of the volume of the controlled compliant dialysis circuit by; (A) operating in an influx direction so that fluid moves from the ultrafiltrate reservoir to the controlled compliance dialysis circuit; and (B) operating in an efflux direction so that fluid moves from the controlled compliant dialysis circuit into the ultrafiltrate reservoir; wherein controlled compliance of the controlled compliant dialysis circuit is achieved by actively controlling, via one or more controllers, the influx and efflux of fluid to and from both the dialysis circuit and the extracorporeal circuit; wherein the system provides fluid balancing by using the at least one ultrafiltrate pump without the use of scales or balancing chambers. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 14)
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9. A system, comprising:
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a hemofilter with a hemofiltration membrane, the hemofilter having a blood inlet end for receiving blood, a blood outlet end for allowing blood out of the hemofilter, and an ultrafiltration outlet for allowing an ultrafiltrate out of the hemofilter; an extracorporeal circuit having a conduit for receiving blood from a subject and a conduit for returning blood to the subject, and a blood pump for conveying blood from the subject, to the hemofilter and back to the subject; a controlled compliant hemofiltration circuit having a sorbent cartridge for removing at least one impurity or waste species from the ultrafiltrate to generate a replacement fluid, wherein the ultrafiltrate enters an inlet end of the sorbent cartridge and a replacement fluid exits an outlet end of the sorbent cartridge, the controlled compliant hemofiltration circuit having one or more conduits and a filtrate pump for conveying the ultrafiltrate from the hemofilter to the sorbent cartridge and for infusing the replacement fluid into the extracorporeal circuit; and a microbial filter located in the controlled compliant hemofiltration circuit;
wherein the microbial filter is configured to remove bacteria and endotoxins from ultrafiltrate in the hemofiltration circuit;at least one reservoir for storing fluid removed from the controlled compliant hemofiltration circuit by at least one ultrafiltrate pump, or for storing fluid that can be added to the controlled compliant hemofiltration circuit by the at least one ultrafiltrate pump, the at least one reservoir fluidly connected to the controlled compliant hemofiltration circuit; wherein controlled compliance of the controlled compliant hemofiltration circuit is achieved by actively controlling, via one or more controllers, an influx and efflux of fluid to and from both the controlled compliant hemofiltration circuit and the extracorporeal circuit; wherein a volume of fluid in the controlled compliant hemofiltration circuit, once the system is in operation, is substantially constant; and wherein the system provides fluid balancing by using the at least one ultrafiltrate pump without the use of scales or balancing chambers. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 15)
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