Dialysate filter including an asymmetric microporous, hollow fib

Details Dialysate filter including an asymmetric microporous, hollow fib Dialysate filter including an asymmetric microporous, hollow fib

1999-02-16

2000-10-17

Fortuna, Ana

Liquid purification or separation

Casing divided by membrane into sections having inlet

Each section having inlet

2103218, 21032171, 21032189, 21050023, 21050039, 21050037, 2102572, B01D 6300

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RE0369144

ABSTRACT:
A dialysate filter including asymmetric, microporous, hollow fiber membranes incorporating a polyimide. The dialysate filter connects to the dialysis machine immediately before the dialyzer ensuring complete filtration of the dialysate, easy visual inspection, quick installation and removal, and easy disinfection of the filter.

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