Medical system including vented tip protector

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2006-08-01

2006-08-01

Kim, John S. (Department: 1723)

Liquid purification or separation

Automatic control

C210S085000, C210S090000, C210S097000, C210S258000, C210S436000, C210S472000, C604S065000, C604S067000, C604S131000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07083719

ABSTRACT:
A method, system and apparatus for performing peritoneal dialysis are provided. To this end, in part, a medical system is provided that includes (i) a liquid pump; (ii) tubing in communication with the liquid pump; and (iii) at least one processor that operates with the liquid pump to: (a) pump liquid through the tubing, the tubing having an end and a hydrophobic filter at the end, the filter allowing air but not the liquid to escape from the end of the tubing, (b) receive a signal indicating a pressure increase inside the tubing, and (c) cause the pumping to stop when air has been purged substantially from the tubing.

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Prior practices, Step 4 from Baxter's Ultra Set Aseptic Exchange Procedure; figures from Pac Xtra Operator's Manual; figure from Fresenius Delmed 90/2 APD Cycler; priming instructions from HomeChoice APD Patient at Home Guide; JMS PD Mini Patient Line Priming Procedure; Gambro Serena cycler pictures and disposable set diagram; and figure of Easy Care APD cycler, updated.
Operator Manual, Fresenius Newton IQ™ Cycler, pp. 27 to 34, updated.

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