The present invention relates to a closing element for a fluid line, preferably a fluid line of a concentrate container, comprising a main body configured to at least partially receive the fluid line, a closing portion configured to be arranged on an open portion of the fluid line to close the fluid line, wherein the closing portion comprises a plurality of plates arranged around a common center point and each separated from another over an intended breaking point, an a pressure receiving portion configured to receive pressure applied by a pressure exertion element, preferably a connector element to be fluidically connected to the fluid line by breaking the intended breaking point, wherein the pressure receiving portion is formed by that part of the plurality of plates projecting outwards from the closing portion or the main body.
The invention relates to an access system P for a medical treatment device, in particular an extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus 1. The invention also relates to a medical treatment device, in particular an extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus 1, comprising such an access system P. The access system according to the invention has a housing body 20 which comprises an outer housing part 21 that is hollow on the inside and that is formed a connection piece 26 for connecting a closure part 36 for the fluid-tight closure of the access system or for connecting a connector 27. The access system is characterised in that a UV irradiation unit 30 is provided for emitting ultraviolet light, which comprises a plurality of UV light-emitting diodes 32 emitting ultraviolet light or an annular UV fluorescent tube, the outer housing part 21 having a region which is permeable to ultraviolet light. The UV light-emitting diodes 32 or the annular UV fluorescent tube are arranged in such a way that the ultraviolet light passes through the region of the outer housing part 21 that is permeable to ultraviolet light and enters the interior of the access system.
The invention relates to device for the measurement of vital parameters, wherein the device is suitable for wearing on the skin, and wherein the device comprises:
an elastic carrier (W), and
a plurality of sensors (S1 . . . N), wherein the sensors (S1 . . . N) are geometrically extended and identical in terms of their shape,
wherein at least two sensors from the plurality of sensors (S1 . . . N), are of different sizes in comparison with each other, wherein
the plurality of sensors (S1 . . . N) are printed onto to the elastically carrier (W).
A hydraulic block for dialysis comprises: a base body formed with a fluid accommodating cavity; and at least one standing structure standing on the base body, wherein the standing structure comprises at least one vertical fluid cavity fluidly connected with the fluid accommodating cavity. Also disclosed are a corresponding hydraulic system for dialysis and a corresponding method for manufacturing the hydraulic block. According to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, both flow paths and chambers are integrated into a molded plastic hydraulic block to further improve integration and reduce the number of parts to be assembled. The hydraulic block can be molded with some installation interfaces so as to allow for easy and quick mounting of some functional components. Further, the hydraulic block can be disinfected and then used repeatedly.
A computer-implemented method of securing data transfers includes the steps of defining two or more sets of conditions for executing a data transfer as sequence of user-consent steps in the form of respective smart contracts, receiving a data-transfer request, determining a required security for the data-transfer request, selecting one of the defined sets of conditions according to the determination, requesting user consent according to the sequence defined by the smart contract respective to the selected set of conditions, and executing requested data transfer after all requested user consent is approved.
This disclosure teaches a system and method for monitoring an extracorporeal blood circuit of a patient and identifying a needle dislodgement. The method includes identifying a potential needle dislodgement event based on changes in pressure of the extracorporeal blood circuit, searching for a heart rate of a patient by analyzing an optical backscatter signal from an optical sensor attached to the extracorporeal blood circuit or by analyzing a pressure signal representative of the pressure in the extracorporeal blood circuit, and verifying the potential needle dislodgement event is a needle dislodgement based on the absence of the heart rate.
This disclosure teaches a system and method for monitoring an extracorporeal blood circuit of a patient and identifying a needle dislodgement. The method includes identifying a potential needle dislodgement event based on changes in pressure of the extracorporeal blood circuit, searching for a heart rate of a patient by analyzing an optical backscatter signal from an optical sensor attached to the extracorporeal blood circuit or by analyzing a pressure signal representative of the pressure in the extracorporeal blood circuit, and verifying the potential needle dislodgement event is a needle dislodgement based on the absence of the heart rate.
The invention relates to a computer system (1) for supporting a user in the process of preparing or carrying out a blood-treatment session of a patient, said session being carried out using a blood-treatment device (100). The computer system (1) has a computing device (5), an input interface (501), and an output interface (503). Here, the input interface (501) is configured for entering input values by means of the user, said input values comprising setting values which are proposed or have been proposed by the user in order to set machine parameters of a blood-treatment device (100) in order to carry out an extracorporeal blood treatment of the patient during the treatment session. Additionally, the computing device (5) is programmed to predict, on the basis of the input for the input values, at least one value occurring at a point in time during the blood treatment session or a curve, for at least one blood parameter of the patient or for at least one test parameter, over a period of time during the blood-treatment session. The computing device (5) can transmit the predicted value or the predicted curve to the output interface (503), by means of a signal transmission, and from the output interface to an output device (505) for example.
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G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
A61M 1/16 - Dialysis systemsArtificial kidneysBlood oxygenators with membranes
A61M 1/36 - Other treatment of blood in a by-pass of the natural circulatory system, e.g. temperature adaptation, irradiation
The present disclosure relates to a blood treatment apparatus having or connected to at least one blood pump, an air bubble detector, another pump, a vibration device and a control device or closed-loop control device. The blood pump is provided for pumping blood through an extracorporeal blood circuit during a blood treatment session, during which the blood treatment apparatus is connected to the extracorporeal blood circuit and to a blood filter. The air bubble detector is provided for detecting air bubbles within the extracorporeal blood circuit. The additional pump is provided for conveying dialysis liquid and/or dialysate. The vibration device is provided and/or is suitable for causing the extracorporeal blood circuit, a section thereof, or its contents, to vibrate. The control device or closed-loop control device is provided and programmed to control the blood pump, the additional pump for conveying dialysis liquid and/or dialysate and the vibration device.
The present disclosure relates to a pressure measuring device configured to measure positive pressure and negative pressure. The pressure measuring device may comprise a sealing part, a ring configured to be in contact in use, and a protrusion.
G01L 19/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluent medium insofar as such details or accessories are not special to particular types of pressure gauges
A61M 1/36 - Other treatment of blood in a by-pass of the natural circulatory system, e.g. temperature adaptation, irradiation
A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
G01L 19/06 - Means for preventing overload or deleterious influence of the measured medium on the measuring device or vice versa
A blood treatment apparatus comprises a dialysis liquid system having devices for mixing a dialysis liquid from, or with, at least one first concentrate from a concentrate supply system. The blood treatment apparatus comprises a first connecting line arranged upstream of the dialysis liquid system having a first connector for a fluidic connection of a section of the dialysis liquid system to the concentrate supply system. The blood treatment apparatus further comprises a first valve, which is provided downstream of the first connector in or on the first connecting line. The blood treatment apparatus further comprises a control device or closed-loop control device.
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G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
14.
ULTRASONIC DETECTION OF BACTERIA IN WATER OF A MEDICAL SYSTEM
A medical system for detecting bacteria in water includes: a water distribution or processing system; an inlet for receiving water into the water distribution or processing system; an outlet for expelling water from the water distribution or processing system; and at least one ultrasonic testing system. The at least one ultrasonic testing system: an ultrasonic emitter configured to emit ultrasonic waves into a testing volume containing water, and an ultrasonic sensor configured to detect a sonic response of bacteria in the testing volume based on ultrasonic waves emitted by the ultrasonic emitter. The at least one ultrasonic testing system is arranged at the inlet or the outlet.
The present disclosure relates to a pressure measuring device configured to measure positive pressure and negative pressure. The pressure measuring device may comprise a sealing part, a ring configured to be in contact in use, and a protrusion.
G01L 19/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluent medium insofar as such details or accessories are not special to particular types of pressure gauges
A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
G01L 9/00 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
16.
ULTRASONIC DETECTION OF BACTERIA IN WATER OF A MEDICAL SYSTEM
A medical system for detecting bacteria in water includes: a water distribution or processing system; an inlet for receiving water into the water distribution or processing system; an outlet for expelling water from the water distribution or processing system; and at least one ultrasonic testing system. The at least one ultrasonic testing system: an ultrasonic emitter configured to emit ultrasonic waves into a testing volume containing water, and an ultrasonic sensor configured to detect a sonic response of bacteria in the testing volume based on ultrasonic waves emitted by the ultrasonic emitter. The at least one ultrasonic testing system is arranged at the inlet or the outlet.
The present disclosure relates generally to aqueous disinfectant solutions comprising hypochlorite which can be used for disinfection of medical devices, in particular hemodialysis machines. The aqueous disinfectant solutions have both a good stability and a high anti-microbial activity. The disclosure also relates to the use of said aqueous disinfectant solutions in disinfecting medical devices, in particular hemodialysis machines.
A01N 59/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing elements or inorganic compounds
A01N 25/22 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing ingredients stabilising the active ingredients
A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
Systems and methods are provided to incorporate a high intelligence vertical efficiencies (HIVE) scheduler into connected health systems, which interacts with various entities in the connected health systems, and utilizes intelligent algorithms and an array of sensors to optimize clinic operations. The HIVE scheduler optimizes clinic operations by dynamically adapting schedules across various tasks within the connected health system. The HIVE scheduler determines adjustment to the schedules based on information such as alert/alarm events from machines, a variety of sensor data from within and outside clinics, and historical patterns. The systems and methods are applicable to both hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) applications.
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
19.
Safeguarding Mechanism for the Operation of Medical Apparatuses Using Disposables in a Dialysis Environment
The disclosure relates to a safeguarding module, a method, and a system for safeguarding an apparatus in the medical environment against an unauthorised operation of the apparatus, wherein the authorisation is dependent upon a linking event between two linking partners within the framework of an operation of the apparatus, wherein the apparatuses are connected via a network, and wherein one of the linking partners is an item which is used during the operation of the apparatus. The system comprises a plurality of apparatuses, wherein in each case an apparatus comprises a safeguarding module, comprising:
a read-in interface for reading-in a first identifier and a second identifier;
a processing unit which is designed to perform the safeguarding method;
a memory for storing the calculated documentation value in a distributed ledger structure; and
an interface to the network, via which the apparatuses exchange data.
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G06F 21/64 - Protecting data integrity, e.g. using checksums, certificates or signatures
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
20.
HIGH INTELLIGENCE VERTICAL EFFICIENCIES (HIVE) SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT CLINICS
Systems and methods are provided to incorporate a high intelligence vertical efficiencies (HIVE) scheduler into connected health systems, which interacts with various entities in the connected health systems, and utilizes intelligent algorithms and an array of sensors to optimize clinic operations. The HIVE scheduler optimizes clinic operations by dynamically adapting schedules across various tasks within the connected health system. The HIVE scheduler determines adjustment to the schedules based on information such as alert/alarm events from machines, a variety of sensor data from within and outside clinics, and historical patterns. The systems and methods are applicable to both hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) applications.
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
21.
BLOOD TREATMENT MACHINE FOR EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING BLOOD OR BLOOD CONSTITUENTS IN A TUBING LINE
The present disclosure is directed to a medical system for optically detecting at least one blood constituent in a tubing line received in a tubing receptacle apparatus at a blood treatment machine for extracorporeal blood treatment and a corresponding blood treatment machine, the tubing receptacle apparatus having no electrical or electronic components and no electrically conductive shielding in some embodiments. Light guides are used to transmit light into the tubing receptacle apparatus and from the tubing receptacle apparatus.
A61M 1/16 - Dialysis systemsArtificial kidneysBlood oxygenators with membranes
22.
DEVICE FOR A MEDICAL TREATMENT APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE FLOW OF FLUIDS IN A LUMEN TO BE INSERTED, AND ENSEMBLE HAVING A CORRESPONDING DEVICE AND A LUMEN
The invention relates to a device (1) for a medical treatment apparatus for measuring the flow of liquids in a lumen(S) to be inserted, having a receptacle (D) and a first ultrasonic transducer (US1), wherein the receptacle (D) in the device (1) has a first guide side (A) and a second guide side (P), so that an inserted lumen(S) has approximately a trapezoidal course in lateral projection, wherein the first ultrasonic transducer (US1) is arranged at a first trapezoid corner, and wherein the first ultrasonic transducer (US1) in operation is designed to perform a measurement in or against the direction of flow in the lumen(S), respectively. The invention furthermore also relates to an ensemble with a corresponding device and a lumen.
The present disclosure relates to a blood treatment apparatus with an optional blood pump, a fluid line or a connection site for a fluid line, a pump for conveying treatment liquid through the fluid line, a heating device for heating the treatment liquid within the fluid line and/or within the heating device, a temperature measuring device for detecting, e.g., measuring or determining, the temperature of the treatment liquid if the treatment liquid is present in the fluid line or in the heating device, a storage device for storing temperature values, and a control device for controlling or regulating the aforementioned pumps.
A61M 1/16 - Dialysis systemsArtificial kidneysBlood oxygenators with membranes
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
The present invention relates to a medical device, in particular to a dialysis machine, having a hydraulic unit that has a pipe system that is produced by means of an additive production process and whose intermediate spaces are at least partially filled by a matrix. The invention further relates to an associated method.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Pharmaceutical solutions used in dialysis; Plasters; Medical dressings, coverings and applicators; Disinfectants; Cleansing solutions for medical use. Tubes for medical purposes; Gloves for medical purposes; Medical syringes; Needles for medical use; Blood filters; Filters for blood and blood components; Dialysers.
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FLUSHING CONNECTION FOR AN EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT DEVICE, CORRESPONDING BLOOD TREATMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FLUSHING THE BLOOD TUBING SYSTEM OF THE BLOOD TREATMENT DEVICE
The invention relates to a flushing connection 2 for a medical treatment device, in particular an extracorporeal blood treatment device, for connecting a connector 14 of a fluid system 15 to be flushed, in particular an extracorporeal blood tubing system, for draining flushing liquid from the fluid system 15 to the medical treatment device. The inventive flushing connection 2 has a housing body 9 comprising a cavity 11 open on a front housing part 9A of the housing body 9 for receiving a flushing liquid, the housing body 9 having a connection part 13 at the front opening 12 embodied for connecting the connector 14 of the fluid system 15 to be flushed or a closure part 13 for liquid-tight closing of the opening 12 of the cavity 11, wherein the housing body 9 has a discharge connection piece 5 for connecting a discharge line 7 of the fluid system 1 of the medical treatment device, which is in fluid connection with the cavity 11. The flushing connection 2 is characterised in that a UV light emitting irradiation unit 21 is provided on the housing body 9 and is embodied such that the UV light irradiates at least part of the wall 11A of the cavity 11 of the housing body 9.
A hydraulic system and method are provided for breaking-up, dislodging, removing, and preventing the build-up of biofilm in a dialysate pathway of an extracorporeal blood treatment device. The dialysate pathway can include a dialyzer discharge line, a drain line, a dialyzer feed line, and a bypass system. At least one ultrasonic device can be positioned and configured to generate ultrasonic waves in the dialysate pathway and to propagate the ultrasonic waves along at least a portion of the dialysate pathway. The ultrasonic waves can be used to break-up biofilm. An ionizing electrode pair can also, or instead, be implemented to break-up, dislodge, remove, and prevent a build-up of biofilm. The system and method can particularly be implemented and useful in non-disposable portions of a hydraulic system of an extracorporeal blood treatment device.
A61M 1/16 - Dialysis systemsArtificial kidneysBlood oxygenators with membranes
B08B 7/02 - Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass by distortion, beating, or vibration of the surface to be cleaned
B08B 7/04 - Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass by a combination of operations
B08B 9/032 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing
28.
REDUCING BIOFILM BUILD-UP IN A DIALYSATE PATHWAY BY USING ULTRASONICATION AND IONIZATION
A hydraulic system and method are provided for breaking-up, dislodging, removing, and preventing the build-up of biofilm in a dialysate pathway of an extracorporeal blood treatment device. The dialysate pathway can include a dialyzer discharge line, a drain line, a dialyzer feed line, and a bypass system. At least one ultrasonic device can be positioned and configured to generate ultrasonic waves in the dialysate pathway and to propagate the ultrasonic waves along at least a portion of the dialysate pathway. The ultrasonic waves can be used to break-up biofilm. An ionizing electrode pair can also, or instead, be implemented to break-up, dislodge, remove, and prevent a build-up of biofilm. The system and method can particularly be implemented and useful in non-disposable portions of a hydraulic system of an extracorporeal blood treatment device.
The present invention comprises a transducer protector for protecting a pressure transducer connected to an extracorporeal circuit, comprising: a main body comprising a fluid path; a first connector for fluidly coupling a first end of the fluid path to a pipe of the extracorporeal circuit; a second connector for fluidly coupling a second end of the fluid path to a pressure transducer interface; and a hydrophobic gas-permeable membrane arranged in the fluid path for separating the first end of the fluid path from the second end. The transducer protector is characterized in that the second connector is a snap-fit connector.
The present invention relates to a medical treatment device (1) comprising an immobile unit (1a) and a mobile unit (1b) which can be separated from the immobile unit (1a). The immobile unit (1a) can be connected to a, for example stationary or domestic, water source (5) and/or, by means of a drain line (11), to a, for example stationary or domestic, water drain (13) for disposing of dialysate, and comprises a mixing means (19) which is configured to prepare and/or heat dialysis fluid for treating a patient (P). The mobile unit (1b) is configured to allow the patient (P) to undergo treatment, in particular renal replacement therapy, the mobile unit (1b) comprising at least one of the lines from the group consisting of dialysis fluid supply line (31) to the patient, dialysate drain line (32) from the patient, and patient port line (33) for connection to the patient, and/or a connector for connecting this line to the mobile unit (1b). The immobile unit (1a) and the mobile unit (1b) each comprise ports (27, 29) in order to be fluidically interconnected.
The present disclosure relates to a medical treatment apparatus, which respectively includes, or is respectively connected to, a vacuum line, a negative pressure source, a pressure measuring device, a determining device, an output device, a storage device, a reading device, and at least one control device or closed-loop control device. By using the stated devices, the condition of the negative pressure source is to be measured based on the measured pressure reference profile. The present disclosure further relates to control device or closed-loop control device as well as to a digital storage device, a computer program product, and a computer program.
The invention relates to a hollow fiber membrane filter comprising a plurality of hollow fiber membranes and at least two support rings, wherein the hollow fiber membranes are each enclosed by a respective support ring in a respective end portion of the hollow fiber membrane filter and are cast in a potting mass, wherein the respective support rings have a circumferential projection arranged at the upper edge which projects beyond the outer side of the circumferential side wall of a respective support ring, and wherein the circumferential projection rests on the respective terminal edges of the first and second end portions of the cylindrical housing of the hollow fiber membrane filter.
The present disclosure relates to a control device for controlling a blood treatment apparatus when the blood treatment apparatus comprises a compressed air line, a compressed air device being in fluid communication with the compressed air line, a blood pump for conveying blood in a blood tubing set, as well as an arterial patient tube clamp and a venous patient tube clamp. In this, the compressed air device is provided and/or suitable for generating pressure and air flow within the compressed air line. The blood tubing set comprises a venous bubble trap. The control device is configured in order to control or regulate both the blood pump and the compressed air device. The control device is further configured to convey using the blood pump depending on, or as a function of, a conveyance by the compressed air device and/or vice versa.
Tubing connector having an inlet for a liquid and an outlet for the liquid as well a first tubing connector element and a second tubing connector element, wherein the inlet and the outlet. The connector comprises at least one first pressure measurement chamber for measuring the pressure of the liquid which is present in said first wherein the first chamber is fluidly arranged between the inlet and the first tubing connector element or between the outlet and the second tubing connector element. The measuring surface is arranged in an angled orientation w.r.t to pumping plane. Further, a blood treatment device is adapted to accommodate the tubing connector.
Pump and pressure measurement arrangement for a blood treatment device, comprising a pump, in particular a roller pump for pumping a liquid, a pump bed which is configured to accommodate a pump tubing, a first pressure measuring unit arranged to measure a pressure of the liquid. Further, Pump and pressure measurement arrangement provides an accommodation space for at least partially positioning a tubing connect connected to the pump tubing, wherein the tubing connector further comprises a pressure measuring chamber adapted to measure the pressure with the pressure measuring unit. Further, a blood treatment device is having the pump and pressure measurement arrangement and a tubing connector and a tubing set is fitting to the pump and pressure measurement arrangement.
The invention relates to a medical apparatus, in particular an extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus, equipped with a plurality of technical components for operating the medical apparatus and a control and computing device (19) for controlling the technical components. In order to supply the control and computing device (19) and the technical components with energy, the medical apparatus has an energy supply device (20). The apparatus is characterised by a monitoring device (22) which comprises sensors (25) for detecting physical and/or chemical properties of the environment of the switched-off medical apparatus, and an evaluation device for processing the signals and/or data of the sensors. The monitoring device (22) comprises an independent energy supply device (24) for supplying the monitoring device with energy in the switched-off state of the medical apparatus.
The invention relates to a closure cap for closing two different fluid ports of a dialyzer, the closure cap having a first receiving portion for receiving a first fluid port and a second receiving portion for receiving a second fluid port of a dialyzer. Further, the invention relates to a dialyzer wherein two first fluid ports for blood are each closed with the first receiving portion of a closure cap or at least one second fluid port for dialysate or filtrate is closed with the second receiving portion of a closure cap. Furthermore, the invention relates to a closure cap holder for receiving a closure cap according to the invention via the first or the second receiving portion.
The present disclosure relates to a system for guiding a clinician in assessing or forecasting the state of a patient's vascular access, comprising a programmable computer; an input device; an output device, the input device being configured for receiving or collecting input data related to the patient's vascular access; the computer being configured to assess, in an assessment step, the state of the patient's vascular access and/or to provide a prognosis with respect to the patient's vascular access based on the input data; the computer further being configured for outputting the result of said assessment step via the output device.
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39.
COMPOSITION FOR DIALYSIS SOLUTION, AND SENSOR UNIT
The invention relates to improving quality assurance during provision and use of dialysis solutions. According to the invention, precursor compositions for dialysis solutions are mixed with a coding substance and corresponding sensors are made available through the use of which the specifications of the used compositions can be ascertained by means of the coding substance and can be communicated to the treatment machine.
The present invention relates to a device for separating bulk material, comprising a conveying device in the form of a rotatable drum, which has one or more receptacles for separately conveying the bulk material from a feeding area for bulk material and is designed to convey bulk material by means of the one or more receptacles in a separated manner from the feeding area to a depositing surface during rotation of the drum.
The invention relates to a device for controlling a blood-treatment apparatus, in particular a dialysis apparatus, the device comprising a controller and a component of the blood-treatment apparatus in the form of an input and output means, wherein the blood treatment apparatus is designed to perform, in a manner controlled by the controller and in at least partially automated manner, a blood-treatment process using at least one single-use item and at least one value of at least one operating parameter of the blood-treatment apparatus, wherein: the device, in particular the input and output means, is designed to detect an assignment rule in which at least one property, in particular a physical property, of at least one single-use article that can be used for blood treatment, is assigned to at least one value of at least one operating parameter, in particular of the blood-treatment apparatus, that can be used when performing the blood treatment, and the controller is designed to control at least one component, in particular the input and output means, of the blood-treatment apparatus, based on the assignment rule.
A61M 1/16 - Dialysis systemsArtificial kidneysBlood oxygenators with membranes
A61M 1/34 - Filtering material out of the blood by passing it through a membrane, i.e. hemofiltration, diafiltration
A61M 1/36 - Other treatment of blood in a by-pass of the natural circulatory system, e.g. temperature adaptation, irradiation
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
G16H 40/60 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
The invention relates to a method for cleaning filters (10) having a filter housing (11), wherein the filter (10) has two opposite inlet connections (12a, 12b), at least one outlet connection (14a) and at least one membrane (24), wherein the outlet connection (14a) is separated from the inlet connections (12a, 12b) by the at least one membrane (24) and wherein the membrane (24) has a lumen (25) connecting the two inlet connections (12a, 12b) to one another, which has an inner diameter of 180-600µm and a length of 50 to 200 cm, said method comprising the following steps: - blocking the outlet connection (14a); - introducing fluid, in particular raw fluid, into a first inlet connection (12a); - opening the second inlet connection (12b) to discharge the fluid.
The invention relates to a method and a device for monitoring blood purification with an extracorporeal blood purification device which is designed such that a blood purification unit 1 is used to perform blood purification with predetermined treatment parameters Qb in an extracorporeal blood circuit 9. The concentration of a substance is measured during the blood purification with at least one sensor 31, 32, 33, 34 and a parameter K which is characteristic of the purifying performance of the blood purification unit 1 is determined with a computing and/or evaluation unit 25 on the basis of the measured concentration of a substance. The parameter K which is characteristic of the purifying performance of the blood purification unit 1 is compared with an expected value Kref. To this end, a tolerance range is determined for the expected value using the computing and/or evaluation unit 25, wherein actions that are predetermined by the computing and/or evaluation unit 25 are triggered depending on whether the parameter which is characteristic of the purifying performance of the blood purification unit lies within or outside the tolerance range for the expected value.
A61M 1/16 - Dialysis systemsArtificial kidneysBlood oxygenators with membranes
A61M 1/34 - Filtering material out of the blood by passing it through a membrane, i.e. hemofiltration, diafiltration
G01N 27/06 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a liquid
G01N 33/487 - Physical analysis of biological material of liquid biological material
The present invention relates to a blood treatment device, comprising a first hemofilter configured to increase a hemoconcentration of blood; a second hemofilter arranged fluidically downstream of the first hemofilter and configured to remove toxins from the blood into an albumin containing dialysate; a flow regulator arranged in a fluid line conducting fluid out of the first hemofilter; a flow sensor configured to measure a flow in a fluid line conducting dialysate into the second hemofilter and a flow in a fluid line conducting dialysate out of the second hemofilter; and a control unit configured to con- trol the flow regulator depending on the measurement data of the flow sensor to set an outflow of dialysate out of the first hemofilter.
The present disclosure relates to securely documenting medical treatment regimes as part of a performed medical treatment. The techniques described herein involve using at least double authentication of at least two different authorized persons. The present disclosure also relates to apparatuses into which medical treatment regimes can be input, or that automatically detect a medical treatment regime, and with which a confirming endorsement linked to a medical treatment regime can be permanently stored.
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
G16H 30/00 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images
47.
Managing Communications With A Connected Health System
A medical system, comprising: a medical machine; and a gateway device configured to communicate with the medical machine to allow access to a network, the gateway device comprising a data allowance and limitation unit that is configured to limit communication between the medical machine and the network when the data allowance and limitation unit is in an open state, wherein the data allowance and limitation unit is placed in the open state when a plannable system event occurs, and wherein, while in the open state, the data allowance and limitation unit is placed in a closed state when an unplanned event occurs, thereby providing less limited communication between the medical machine and the network compared to the open state.
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
H04L 12/66 - Arrangements for connecting between networks having differing types of switching systems, e.g. gateways
H04L 67/10 - Protocols in which an application is distributed across nodes in the network
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
48.
MEDICAL DEVICE WITH A DISPLAY AND WITH A PROCESSING UNIT AND METHOD THEREFOR
The disclosure relates to a medical device with a display and with a processing unit and method therefor. The processing unit is suitable for detecting states of one or more technical units of the medical device. The processing unit is further set up to control the display on the basis of detected states in order to output states of the medical device. The display is an autostereographic display. The processing unit, based on an evaluation of detected states, drives the display in such a way that a first state is visually highlighted with respect to a 3D representation, while a second state is visually not highlighted with respect to a 3D representation.
G02B 30/26 - Optical systems or apparatus for producing three-dimensional [3D] effects, e.g. stereoscopic images by providing first and second parallax images to an observer’s left and right eyes of the autostereoscopic type
G02B 30/30 - Optical systems or apparatus for producing three-dimensional [3D] effects, e.g. stereoscopic images by providing first and second parallax images to an observer’s left and right eyes of the autostereoscopic type involving parallax barriers
G02B 30/33 - Optical systems or apparatus for producing three-dimensional [3D] effects, e.g. stereoscopic images by providing first and second parallax images to an observer’s left and right eyes of the autostereoscopic type involving directional light or back-light sources
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
H04N 13/302 - Image reproducers for viewing without the aid of special glasses, i.e. using autostereoscopic displays
H04N 13/361 - Reproducing mixed stereoscopic imagesReproducing mixed monoscopic and stereoscopic images, e.g. a stereoscopic image overlay window on a monoscopic image background
49.
Container for Peritoneal Dialysis, Corresponding Kit and Method for Calculating Ultrafiltration Volume
Disclosed herein is a container for peritoneal dialysis, comprising an enclosure, configured to accommodate a fluid; an elastic tube, configured to be stretched for indicating a length change thereof according to the fluid flowing into and/or out of the enclosure; and at least one position mark, disposed on the enclosure or a rigid connector tube for the enclosure; wherein the position mark assists to determine the volume of the fluid flowing in and/or out of the enclosure. Also disclosed are a corresponding kit and methods for calculating the ultrafiltration volume. According to the disclosure, the ultrafiltration volume can be determined efficiently and conveniently, and can assist patents to tightly monitor their health and timely alert in case of a worse trend to be predicted.
The present invention relates to a water purification plant for creating a medical solution, in particular dialysis water, which is able to be operated in a first operating mode and a second operating mode, with a control unit, characterised in that the control unit is programmed to sense, preferably on the basis of sensor data, whether it is necessary to operate the water purification plant and/or at least one component thereof in the second operating mode, and if operation of the water purification plant in the second operating mode has been sensed as being necessary, to determine whether it is possible to switch from the first operating mode into the second operating mode at a current time, and if the determination yields that it is possible to switch into the second operating mode at the current time, to output a control instruction to the water purification plant and/or at least one component thereof in order to operate the latter in the second operating mode, and if the determination yields that it is not possible to switch into the second operating mode at the current time, to determine a future time at which the control unit will output a control instruction to the water purification plant and/or at least one component thereof in order to operate the latter in the second operating mode.
The present invention relates to a method for sterilising a hollow fibre membrane filter with a sterilising fluid, such as e.g. water or water vapour, said method comprising: a rinsing step; a sterilisation step; and a leakage test for ensuring greater certainty of the sterility of the hollow fibre membrane filter.
The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for training a model for predicting defects in medical devices, comprising the following steps: predicting, via the model, a future fault condition of a medical device based on a current operating state of the medical device; determining the complexity of the predicted fault condition; transmitting the predicted fault condition to a receiver on the basis at least in part of the complexity of the predicted fault condition; receiving information about an actual operating state of the medical device; and adapting a set of parameters of the model (130) on the basis at least in part of the information about the actual operating state and the predicted fault condition of the medical device. Also disclosed are a corresponding method for predicting defects in medical devices, a model for predicting defects in medical devices and a data processing device and a computer program.
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
The invention relates to a flow control device (10) for industrial filter installations, said flow control device comprising: a valve device (20) which is located in a flow line to, in or from a filter installation, the valve device (20) having a closed-loop control section (23) which is connected to the flow line and which can be controlled in a closed-loop manner via at least one deformable membrane (30); a hydraulic device (40) which controls the pressure in a hydraulic duct (32, 46) in a closed-loop manner by means of an actuator (42), the hydraulic duct (32, 46) being connected to the valve device (20) in such a way that the membrane (30) increases or reduces the flow cross-section depending on the pressure in the hydraulic duct (32, 46); a drive (60) for driving the hydraulic device; and an open-loop control unit (80) which controls the flow control device (10) in an open-loop manner.
F16K 31/126 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a diaphragm, bellows, or the like
B01D 35/157 - Flow control valvesDamping or calibrated passages
B01D 46/42 - Auxiliary equipment or operation thereof
F16K 7/07 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with tubular diaphragm constrictable by external radial force by means of fluid pressure
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
(1) Pharmaceutical products as well as sanitary preparations for medical purposes, excluding goods containing vitamins, minerals and/or trace elements, namely medical solutions.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Application software; downloadable applications and mobile
apps in the field of medical training; software for medical
teaching; software for receiving, processing, transmitting
and displaying data in the medical field; 3D animation
software in the field of medical training; 3D computer
graphics software in the field of medical training; software
for remote video assistance in medical training. Medical training and teaching; computer assisted teaching
services in the medical field; providing medical training
via remote video assistance, text, audio, image and animated
3D graphics; providing online classes for medical training. Design, development, maintenance and updating of software
for transmission of images and audio-visual content, video
content and messages in the field of medical training;
providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software
for accessing and using a cloud computing network in the
field of medical training; technical assistance, support and
troubleshooting services in the field of medical training.
56.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING A CONCENTRATE CONTAINER TO A BLOOD TREATMENT DEVICE
The present invention pertains to a container for concentrate, comprising: a hollow body for containing concentrate, a connection portion having at least one container connection element configured to interact with a corresponding machine connection element present on a blood treatment device to fluidically couple an inner volume of the hollow body to the blood treatment device, two container attachment elements ar- ranged spaced apart from each other and configured to reversibly attach the container to two corresponding machine attachment elements present on a blood treatment de- vice, wherein at least one of the two container attachment elements comprises a rounded and / or curved rotation surface configured to be placed onto a corresponding machine attachment element of the blood treatment device in an attachment position to be held there by gravity and configured to bulge in the direction of gravity in the attachment position. Further, the invention pertains to a blood treatment device and a method for connecting a concentrate container to a blood treatment device.
A computer-implemented method for training a model for predicting medical device defects includes: predicting, by the model, a future fault condition of a medical device based on a current operating condition of the medical device; determining a complexity of the predicted fault condition; transmitting the predicted fault condition to a receiver based at least in part on the complexity of the predicted fault condition; receiving information about an actual operating condition of the medical device; and adjusting a set of parameters of the model based at least in part on the information about the actual operating condition and the predicted fault condition of the medical device. The medical device may be, for example, a hemodialysis (HD) device or a peritoneal dialysis (PD) device.
G06F 30/27 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using machine learning, e.g. artificial intelligence, neural networks, support vector machines [SVM] or training a model
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
58.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A CONCENTRATE CONTAINER CONNECTED TO A BLOOD TREATMENT DEVICE
The present invention relates to a blood treatment device, comprising a housing, a connection means configured to fluidically and / or mechanically connect the blood treatment device to a container, wherein the container comprises a closing element fluidically closing the container against the outside, and at least one sensor configured to detect the presence of a container connected to the connection means and further configured to detect an integrity status of the closing element of the container.
The disclosure relates to new methods for calibrating or adjusting a bioimpedance measuring device. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a medical set or system, a medical measuring standard, a method for testing a bioimpedance measuring device, and a bioimpedance measuring device.
The present invention relates to a method for potting the ends of a hollow fibre membrane bundle in a filter housing with a potting compound, by placing a potting cap having a projection on at least one end region of the filter housing, wherein a curable potting compound is injected into the projection of the potting cap and the curable potting compound flows over a terminating edge of the filter housing and pots the ends of the hollow fibre membranes on the end face formed by the hollow fibre bundle.
The invention relates to a closure cap for the sterilization or aseptic filling of medical articles, in particular for the sterilization of dialysers and treatment kits for dialysis, wherein a closure plug is mounted on the main body of the closure cap via a releasable or movable connection (132), and the closure plug can be moved from an open position, allowing a sterilizing fluid to pass through, to a fluid-sealing closure position.
The present invention shows a connector for connecting a pump hose segment to a pump bed of a peristaltic pump, wherein the connector comprises a first and a second fluid path associated with the ends of the pump hose segment, the first and the second fluid path crossing in the connector, wherein the connector is configured to be clipped to an opening of the pump bed by two clip elements arranged on opposite sides of the connector, characterized in that at least one of the clip elements is formed by a clip arm having a first, free end and a second, connected end connected to a main body of the connector.
The invention relates to a closure cap, optionally having a slit-like incision in an end wall of the closure cap, wherein the closure caps are provided for closing the liquid connections of a dialyser, in particular for closing the blood and dialysate connections of a dialyser, and are designed such that a sterilisation medium can flow into the interior of the dialyser via the closure caps.
Systems and methods are described for a dialysis machine (such as a hemodialysis machine) with proximity and motion sensors used to control simple functions of the dialysis machine through contactless interfacing that would otherwise normally be handled with glove changes. The sensors may be used to perform the same functions as using the touch screen display or the control panel of the dialysis machine. In an implementation, one or more of the sensors may be a proximity sensor that receives short-range wireless signals from a credential device of an operator, and one or more of the sensors may be a motion sensor enabling the operator to move a hand or foot near the sensor to enable contactless interfacing with the dialysis machine.
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
Surgical and medical apparatus and instruments all for the treatment of kidney failure; Surgical and medical apparatus and instruments, namely, catheters, dialyzers, blood filters, bloodlines, tubes, caps, clips, connectors, and bags all for dialysis machines used for the treatment of kidney failure
66.
CONTACTLESS PROXIMITY CONTROLS FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE
Systems and methods are described for a dialysis machine (such as a hemodialysis machine) with proximity and motion sensors used to control simple functions of the dialysis machine through contactless interfacing that would otherwise normally be handled with glove changes. The sensors may be used to perform the same functions as using the touch screen display or the control panel of the dialysis machine. In an implementation, one or more of the sensors may be a proximity sensor that receives short-range wireless signals from a credential device of an operator, and one or more of the sensors may be a motion sensor enabling the operator to move a hand or foot near the sensor to enable contactless interfacing with the dialysis machine.
The invention relates to a hollow fiber membrane filter for purifying liquids with improved separation properties, comprising a cylindrical housing, first inflow or outflow spaces and second inflow or outflow spaces, each of which surrounds a first and a second end region of the cylindrical housing, the hollow fiber membrane filter having an aspect ratio of the actual effective length of the hollow fiber membrane and inner diameter of the cylindrical housing which is such that improved flow of a liquid against the hollow fiber membranes in the interior of the cylindrical housing can take place.
The invention relates to an open-loop or closed-loop control device (150) configured for the open-loop or closed loop control of the operation of a blood treatment device (100) for treating a patient during a blood treatment session in which the blood treatment device (100) is connected to an extracorporeal blood circuit (300) and a blood treatment unit, e.g. a dialyser (303) or blood filter. The blood treatment device (100) also comprises a dialysis fluid supply line (104) and a dialysate discharge line (102), a heating device (162) for heating the dialysis fluid and one or more temperature sensors (165a, 165b), of which at least a first temperature sensor (165a) is arranged downstream of the blood treatment unit and/or downstream of the dialysis fluid supply line (104), for determining a first temperature value (T1) of a first fluid previously guided along the dialysis fluid supply line (104). The open-loop or closed-loop control device (150) is configured to increase or adjust the temperature of the dialysis fluid by means of the heating device (162) based on the first temperature value (T1) determined by the first temperature sensor (165a).
The invention relates to a hollow fiber membrane filter for purifying liquids with improved separation properties, comprising a cylindrical housing, first inflow or outflow spaces and second inflow or outflow spaces, each of which surrounds a first and a second end region of the cylindrical housing, the cylindrical housing being embodied in at least one end region such that improved flow of a liquid against the hollow fiber membranes in the interior of the cylindrical housing can take place.
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a liquid acid concentrate for hemodialysis machines, with the following steps. In a preliminary step a water source (120), an acid source (130), an electrolyte tank (140) containing a mixture of electrolytes in exactly the quantity needed for the manufacture of the liquid acid concentrate, and a sodium chloride source (150) are connected to a mixing tank (110). During Step a), the quantity of water needed for the manufacture of the batch of liquid acid concentrate is introduced into the mixing tank (110). At Step b), the quantity of acid needed for manufacture the liquid acid concentrate is introduced into the mixing tank (110), the solution is stirred until a homogeneous solution is obtained. Step c) is to repeat Sub-steps c1) and c2) until the electrolyte mixture contained in the electrolyte tank is completely dissolved. At Sub-step c1) part of the solution contained in the mixing tank (110) is transferred into the electrolyte tank (140) containing the electrolyte mixture, then at Sub-step c2) the solution contained in the electrolyte tank (140) is transferred into the mixing tank, leaving the still solid constituents in the electrolyte tank. At Step d) the quantity of sodium chloride needed to manufacture the liquid acid concentrate is introduced into the mixing tank (110). Finally, at Step e), the solution is stirred and recirculated by taking it from the bottom the mixing tank (110) and reintroducing it at the top of the mixing tank until a homogeneous liquid acid concentrate is obtained. Steps a) to d) can be performed in any order, Step a) preceding always Step c).
B01F 23/53 - Mixing liquids with solids using driven stirrers
B01F 25/50 - Circulation mixers, e.g. wherein at least part of the mixture is discharged from and reintroduced into a receptacle
B01F 25/52 - Circulation mixers, e.g. wherein at least part of the mixture is discharged from and reintroduced into a receptacle with a rotary stirrer in the recirculation tube
The present invention relates to a closing element for a fluid line, preferably a fluid line of a concentrate container, comprising a closing portion configured to be arranged on an end portion of the fluid line to fluidically close the fluid line, wherein the closing portion comprises an intended breaking point, and a pressure receiving portion configured to receive pressure applied by a connector element to be fluidically connected to the fluid line by breaking the intended breaking point, wherein the pressure receiving portion comprises at least one protrusion projecting outwards from at least a part of the closing element that is configured to come into contact with the connector element.
The invention relates to a blood treatment device (100) for gas exchange via a gas exchange unit (300) which has two regions separated by a membrane, wherein blood flows through the one region and purge gas flows through the other region, and wherein the blood treatment device (100) comprises a pump apparatus for blood (101), sensors for measuring at least two treatment parameters, an apparatus for changing at least one purge gas parameter (404) and a control unit (500) which is connected to the pump apparatus for blood (101), the sensors for measuring at least two treatment parameters and the apparatus for changing at least one purge gas parameter (404), and is configured such that it controls the apparatus for changing at least one purge gas parameter (404) depending on the at least two treatment parameters. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for controlling the apparatus for changing at least one purge gas parameter (404) and/or a mechanical respirator (600) in the blood treatment device (100) according to the invention.
The present invention relates to a multi-chamber bag for producing a medical solution, in particular a dialysate. The multi-chamber bag has at least two chambers that are linked to each other via a peel seam and each chamber is delimited by a respective sealing seam at a first side and a second side opposite the first side, and the multi-chamber bag has a third side formed by a folded-over film, at least one port being formed at the third side by way of butt welding.
The invention relates to a device for producing and filling a bag for receiving a medical solution, in particular a dialysate, and/or a dry medical concentrate, comprising a control unit, a receiving area for a flat film which runs through a processing sequence of the device, a welding station which is designed to fix at least one connection to the flat film by means of butt-welding, a forming station which is designed to form a film tube from the flat film by folding in the flat film preferably using a forming shoulder, a sealing station which is designed to seal together two outer edges of the folded flat film in the running direction of the flat film, whereby a film tube is formed, a second sealing station which is designed to seal the film tube transversely to the longitudinal direction thereof and/or the running direction through the device, whereby at least one receiving pocket is formed in the film tube, and a filling station which is designed to fill at least one receiving pocket of the film tube in the longitudinal direction of the film tube, preferably in the vertical direction from above.
B65B 9/08 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, in a longitudinally-folded web, or in a web folded into a tube about the articles or quantities of material placed upon it in a web folded and sealed transversely to form pockets which are subsequently filled and then closed by sealing
B65B 51/30 - Devices, e.g. jaws, for applying pressure and heat successively, e.g. for subdividing filled tubes
B65B 61/18 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for applying or incorporating package-opening or unpacking elements, e.g. tear-strips
75.
METHOD OF REMOVING BLOOD FROM AN EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD CIRCUIT, TREATMENT APPARATUS, AND TUBE SYSTEM
The present invention relates to a method of removing blood from an extracorporeal blood circuit following termination of a blood treatment session, wherein blood is concurrently removed both from an arterial conduit portion and from a venous conduit portion of the extracorporeal blood circuit. It further relates to a method for recognizing and/or eliminating air inclusions in or from an extracorporeal blood circuit and a treatment apparatus as well as a tube system.
The present invention relates to a bag system for peritoneal dialysis, comprising a bag containing a solution, and a drainage bag, which are fluidically interconnected, preferably via a three-way valve, the bag containing the solution and the drainage bag each having a side formed by a folded-over film, and at least one port being formed at this side by way of butt welding. The present invention further relates to a method for producing a bag system of this type.
The invention relates to a method for producing a bag for receiving a medical product, in particular a dialysate, and/or a dry medical concentrate, having the steps of: providing a flat film with two outer edges, fixing at least one connection to the flat film by means of butt-welding, producing a film tube out of the flat film using a forming shoulder and by sealing the outer edges of the flat film together, producing a seal seam which runs perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction and/or the running direction of the film tube, whereby a receiving pocket is produced in the film tube, filling the receiving pocket along the longitudinal direction and/or the running direction of the film tube, preferably in the vertical direction from above, with liquid and/or solid contents, and closing the receiving pocket by producing an additional seal seam which runs perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction and/or the running direction of the film tube, whereby the receiving pocket is closed and a completely closed chamber is formed.
B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles
B65B 9/08 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, in a longitudinally-folded web, or in a web folded into a tube about the articles or quantities of material placed upon it in a web folded and sealed transversely to form pockets which are subsequently filled and then closed by sealing
B65B 61/18 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for applying or incorporating package-opening or unpacking elements, e.g. tear-strips
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Technical support services, namely, technical advice about the installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware and medical equipment used in the field of medical training; Troubleshooting, namely, repair of computer hardware and medical equipment used in the field of medical training Application software, namely, downloadable applications and downloadable mobile apps in the field of medical training for training medical professionals and patients about the use of dialysis devices and therapy; downloadable software for medical teaching; downloadable software for receiving, processing, transmitting and displaying data in the medical field; 3D animation software, downloadable, in the field of medical training; 3D computer graphics software, downloadable, in the field of medical training; downloadable software for remote video assistance in medical training; downloadable videos containing messages in the field of medical training Medical training and teaching; Computer assisted teaching services in the medical field; providing medical training via remote video assistance, text, audio, image and animated 3D graphics; providing online classes for medical training; providing a website featuring non-downloadable videos containing messages in the field of medical training Design, Development, maintenance and updating of software for transmission of images, audio-visual content; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for accessing and using a cloud computing network in the field of medical training; technical assistance, support and troubleshooting services, namely, diagnosis of problems with medical equipment, in the field of medical training; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for medical teaching; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for receiving, processing, transmitting and displaying data in the medical field; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable 3D animation software in the field of medical training; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable 3D computer graphics software in the field of medical training; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for remote video assistance in medical training
The present invention relates to a blood treatment device, preferably a dialysis machine, that is configured to be used with a disposable, preferably with a cassette system, and that has a coupling region for the disposable and a control unit that is configured to carry out a plurality of pressure measurements at different times during a coupling procedure of the disposable to the blood treatment device, with a quality of the coupling of the disposable to the blood treatment device being able to be determined with reference thereto. The present invention further relates to a method of monitoring a coupling procedure of a disposable to a blood treatment device.
A medical device, such as a hemodialysis machine or a peritoneal dialysis machine, is provided with control commands in a secure manner based on the commands being detected on a separate control component. The control commands are detected and thereupon a message is generated which contains a request to activate an operating element. Only if the indicated operating element has been activated is the control command forwarded to a dialysis machine for execution.
A61M 1/16 - Dialysis systemsArtificial kidneysBlood oxygenators with membranes
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
The invention relates to a medical apparatus designed to receive a detachable fluid-conducting first line portion (3). The medical apparatus comprises a second line portion (2) designed to be connected to the first line portion (3), wherein a movable element (38) is situated in the second line portion (2), by means of which movable element the second line portion (2) is separated into a first sub-portion (2a) and a second sub-portion (2b). In addition, the medical device comprises: at least a first and a second blocking element (7, 8) for enclosing a fluid volume in the first line portion (3) and the second line portion (2); and a pump (6) for generating a vacuum in a first of the two sub-portions (2a, 2b) of the second line portion (2), as a result of which elastic deformation takes place in and/or on the second of the two sub-portions (2a, 2b) and the movable element (38) is moved; and a controller for controlling the pump (6), wherein the controller is programmed, in a disconnection mode, to operate the pump (6) to generate the vacuum.
The present disclosure relates to a medical functional device or arrangement of components having a first blood circuit for extracorporally withdrawing and reintroducing blood from and to a patient (P), and a second blood circuit for extracorporally withdrawing and reintroducing blood from and to a person (D), wherein both the first blood circuit and the second blood circuit each comprise an arterial line and a venous line. In this, the medical functional device, or the arrangement, comprises at least one connecting device for establishing a fluid communication between the arterial line of the first blood circuit for the patient (P) with the venous line (73) of the second blood circuit for the person (D) and for establishing a fluid communication between the arterial line of the second blood circuit for the person (D) with the venous line of the first blood circuit for the patient (P).
An infusion site for a blood tubing set, comprises a first (102) and a second (104) connection sites for connecting a first and a second tubing portion of the blood tubing set to the infusion site (100), and suitable to let a first and a second liquid enter the infusion site (100); and a third connection site (103) for connecting a third tubing portion of the blood tubing set to the infusion site (100) and suitable to let a third liquid exit the infusion site (100). The infusion site (100) further comprises a first main channel (120) in fluid communication to the first connection site (102) for conducting the first liquid through the infusion site (100); a second main channel (130) in fluid communication to the third connection site (103) for conducting the third liquid out from the infusion site (100); wherein the first main channel (120) is vertically offset to the second main channel (130) and the first main channel (120), the secondary channel (140) and the second main channel (130) are in fluid communication to each other. The infusion site (100) further comprises an inner turbulence chamber (150), located downstream from and in fluid communication to the first main channel (120) and the secondary channel (140) and located upstream and in fluid communication to the second main channel (130), and comprising an inlet deflector (160) suitable to deflect the fluids entering the infusion site (100) and a re-circulator (170) suitable to recirculate the fluid inside the infusion site (100).
A therapy optimization system for supporting therapy of diseases, particularly Mineral Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD-MBD), is provided. The system includes interfacing modules for exchanging therapy-related data with several subsystems of a clinical decision-support system (CDSS), and a therapy-support module for controlling the data exchange via the interfacing module, whereby the therapy-related data is processed by the therapy-support module to generate and to additionally transfer therapy recommendations and/or data-input requests via the interfacing modules. Also provided are a computer-implemented method for optimization of disease therapy, a computer program, and a computer program product that, when executed by a computing system, cause the system to perform the foregoing operations.
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G16H 10/20 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for electronic clinical trials or questionnaires
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
86.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR BUNDLING HOLLOW FIBRE MEMBRANES
The invention relates to a device and a method for producing a hollow fibre membrane bundle consisting of hollow fibre membranes, wherein, in the claimed device, a sheaf of hollow fibre membranes is received in a lower semitubular shell and bundled together to form a hollow fibre membrane bundle by a complementary upper semitubular shell.
The present disclosure relates to a method for controlling a blood treatment apparatus when air bubbles or air pockets are present in an extracorporeal blood circuit connected to the blood treatment apparatus, which have been detected by an air bubble detector. It further relates to a control device or closed-loop control device and a blood treatment apparatus by which the method described herein is brought into effect, a digital storage medium, a computer program product, and a computer program.
A61M 1/16 - Dialysis systemsArtificial kidneysBlood oxygenators with membranes
A61M 60/113 - Extracorporeal pumps, i.e. the blood being pumped outside the patient’s body incorporated within extracorporeal blood circuits or systems in other functional devices, e.g. dialysers or heart-lung machines
A61M 60/279 - Peristaltic pumps, e.g. roller pumps
A61M 60/37 - Haemodialysis, haemofiltration or diafiltration
The invention relates to a clamping element for securing a tube, having the following: a first guide and a second guide for receiving a tube, wherein the two guides run towards each other, and the clamping element is designed in such a manner that it is connectable to a pump device such that a tube guide can be formed by the two guides at a pump inlet and pump outlet.
A61M 60/835 - Constructional details other than related to driving of positive displacement blood pumps
A61M 60/113 - Extracorporeal pumps, i.e. the blood being pumped outside the patient’s body incorporated within extracorporeal blood circuits or systems in other functional devices, e.g. dialysers or heart-lung machines
A61M 60/279 - Peristaltic pumps, e.g. roller pumps
A61M 60/37 - Haemodialysis, haemofiltration or diafiltration
The invention relates to a functional medical device (1) or an assembly of components comprising a first blood circuit (6) for an extracorporeal discharge and reintroduction of blood of a patient (P) and a second blood circuit (7) for an extracorporeal discharge and reintroduction of blood of a patient (D) with healthy kidneys, wherein both the first blood circuit (6) and the second blood circuit (7) have a respective arterial line (61, 71) as well as a venous line (63, 73). In the process, the functional medical device (1) or the assembly has at least one connection device (80) for establishing a fluidic connection between the arterial line (61) of the first blood circuit (6) for the patient (P) and the venous line (73) of the second blood circuit (7) for the patient (D) with healthy kidneys and for establishing a fluidic connection between the arterial line (71) of the second blood circuit (7) for the patient (D) with healthy kidneys and the venous line (63) of the first blood circuit (6) for the patient (P).
The aim of the invention is to enable detecting blood clots in an extracorporeal blood circuit. This aim is achieved by a device for detecting blood clots in an extracorporeal blood circuit, which device optionally comprises: an actuator which can produce an adjustable constriction in the extracorporeal blood circuit by reducing the cross-section of a portion of a blood line; at least one sensor which measures at least one parameter which is related to a property of the fluid in the extracorporeal blood circuit; and a control device which is configured to analyze a measurement signal from the at least one sensor and to enable, on the basis of this analysis of the parameter measured by the sensor, to detect a blood clot passing through the constriction and/or a blood clot getting stuck in the constriction.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
(1) Pharmaceutical products as well as sanitary preparations for medical purposes, excluding goods containing vitamins, minerals and/or trace elements.
Coupling device (1), which comprises at least two connectable elements in the form of a sleeve (2) and a sleeve holder (3), and the sleeve (2) has, at a first side (a), a recess (4) which is configured on both sides as hooks (5) and is provided with bevelled edges (6), and the sleeve holder (3) has, at a second side (c), a horizontally extending through-pin (7).
The present invention lies in the field of monitoring the correct state of the protective earth connection of electrical installations or electrical devices, and in particular medical devices. The invention proposes apparatuses and methods that assess the quality of a protective earth connection based on the signal transmission of an unambiguously coded electrical signal, with the signal transmission incorporating the protective earth connection being achieved by coupling at least two conductors.
H02H 5/10 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal non-electric working conditions with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to mechanical injury, e.g. rupture of line, breakage of earth connection
95.
USER INTERFACE APPARATUS FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE FOR TREATING A PATIENT
The invention relates to a user interface apparatus for a medical device (1) for treating a patient, comprising: • a projection unit (P) configured to two-dimensionally project part of a graphical user interface (GUI) of the medical device (1) on a surface (F) in relation to the working area of a user (U), the projected part of the graphical user interface comprising at least one interaction element, • at least one sensing unit (CAM) configured to identify an interaction of the user (U) with the projected part of the graphical user interface (GUI) of the medical device (1) on the surface (F) in relation to the working area of the user (U), • with the identified interaction being implementable accordingly on the graphical user interface (GUI). The invention also relates to corresponding methods.
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
The invention relates to a filter device for the exchange of substances, comprising a pipe section-shaped housing with a center of gravity and with two housing ends, in which housing a hollow fiber bundle consisting of semi-permeable membranes is arranged, comprising, furthermore, an end cap having a first and second opening, wherein the housing and the end cap configure a first sealing surface which connects the housing and the end cap sealingly, and wherein the first sealing surface is spaced apart further from the center of gravity of the housing than the aperture, and wherein a first fluid chamber is formed between the first sealing surface and the first opening of the end cap, via which first fluid chamber the first opening is connected to the first flow chamber, wherein the housing and the one end cap configure a second sealing surface, wherein the first and second sealing surface are not configured by way of a sealant.
Disclosed herein are embodiments of a device that can be powered or charged via ultrasonic energy conducted from another device via a fluid connection. In particular, disclosed herein is a pressure sensor for use with an automatic peritoneal dialysis (APD) cycler wherein power is transferred from the APD cycler to the sensor via ultrasonic wave transmitted through a dialysate fluid. A piezoelectric transducer is used in the device to convert the kinetic energy of the ultrasonic waves in to electrical energy that can be used to power the device or charge a power storage element within the device.
A61B 5/0215 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels by means inserted into the body
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
H02N 2/18 - Electric machines in general using piezoelectric effect, electrostriction or magnetostriction producing electrical output from mechanical input, e.g. generators
H02J 50/15 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using ultrasonic waves
A medical treatment machine, such as a home dialysis machine, can receive prescription parameters that define parameters of a medical treatment to be administered to a patient. A medical prescription is entered by a clinician into a clinical information system (CIS) that calls a system to evaluate the compatibility of the entered prescription by transmitting the prescription parameters to a server that has access to a database of medical devices and their operational parameters. The server compares the treatment parameters of the medical prescription to the operational parameters of the medical device and generates a prescription compatibility response indicting if the treatment parameters of the medical prescription can be executed by the medical device. The server returns to the CIS the prescription compatibility response to allow the prescription, e.g. in a digital or program form, to be securely transmitted or delivered via a connected health system to the medical device.
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
A61M 1/16 - Dialysis systemsArtificial kidneysBlood oxygenators with membranes
