GRAFT-PORT HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS
    1.
    发明公开
    GRAFT-PORT HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS 审中-公开
    移植血液透析系统,装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:EP3307374A2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-18

    申请号:EP16808403.6

    申请日:2016-06-10

    申请人: Proviflo, LLC

    IPC分类号: A61M37/00

    摘要: The present invention relates to subcutaneously implanted graft-port systems, devices and methods for establishing access to the vascular system of a patient requiring multiple blood treatments over an extended period of time. The systems, devices and methods disclosed herein reduce miscannulation, promote intra-session hemostasis, and decrease the incidence of bacteremia and sepsis among other improvements and advantages. The devices include a port with a flattened plateau-like surface for receiving an access tube. The flat surface may include a tactile or visual guide to assist with placement of the access tube into the tapered seat. Optional valve mechanisms reduce the size and form factor of the implantable graft-port device and seals the conduit of the port closed to physiologic pressures until the valve is opened upon percutaneous insertion of the access tube. The access tube does not pass into the conduit. A mismatch fit between the access tube and tapered seat causes a decrease in the cross-sectional sealing area, a reduction in the overall device size, and an increase in blood flow during treatment. Lock solutions to prevent fowling and infection are also disclosed.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHUNTING FLUID
    2.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:EP3131617A4

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-08

    申请号:EP15779584

    申请日:2015-04-18

    IPC分类号: A61M27/00 A61M39/22

    摘要: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked. Systems and methods for flushing a shunt system are also disclosed herein, as are various systems and methods for opening auxiliary fluid pathways through a shunt system.

    CATHETER FLUSH AND FILL UNIT
    4.
    发明授权
    CATHETER FLUSH AND FILL UNIT 有权
    EINHEIT ZUMDURCHSPÜLENUNDFÜLLENEINES KATHETERS

    公开(公告)号:EP2293830B1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-08

    申请号:EP09757864.5

    申请日:2009-06-04

    IPC分类号: A61M1/36

    摘要: A catheter flush, and fill unit having a connector (2) for connection to a catheter; a non-return valve (8) connected fluidically to the connector (2); a suction branch (3) connected to the non- return valve (8); and a filter (15) downstream from the suction branch (3). More specifically, a delivery branch (5) is located downstream from the suction branch (3), and a further non-return valve (9) connects the delivery branch (5) to the connector (2).

    摘要翻译: 导管冲洗和填充单元,其具有用于连接到导管的连接器(2) 连接器(2)流体连接的止回阀(8); 连接到所述止回阀(8)的抽吸分支(3); 和抽吸分支(3)下游的过滤器(15)。 更具体地,输送分支(5)位于吸入分支(3)的下游,并且另外的止回阀(9)将输送分支(5)连接到连接器(2)。