Access disconnection systems and methods

Details Access disconnection systems and methods Access disconnection systems and methods

2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Deak, Leslie R (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Blood drawn and replaced or treated and returned to body

Body inserted tubular conduit structure

C604S004010, C604S005010, C210S646000, C210S746000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07959594

ABSTRACT:
Apparatuses, devices, systems and methods for detecting access disconnection are provided. In one embodiment, a medical fluid system includes (i) a medical fluid machine and (ii) a device operable with the medical fluid machine, the device configured to provide electrical contact with a medical fluid, the device including (a) a tube used during dialysis therapy through which the medical fluid can flow, and (b) a conductive element configured to self-sealingly pierce the tube, the conductive element having a first portion exposed to the medical fluid and a second portion external to the tube.

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