Smart peritoneal dialysis device

Abstract

A device for monitoring and / or modifying a peritoneal dialysis treatment, including: a memory which stores at least one treatment protocol; a control circuitry connected to the memory, wherein said control circuitry generates a report and / or modifies the treatment if an outcome of the treatment is not a desired outcome of the treatment protocol.

Description

[0001] Cross References to Related Applications

[0002] This application claims priority to PCT Patent Application No. PCT / IL2017 / 050117, filed February 1, 2017, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0003] Additionally, this application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 488,944, filed April 24, 2017, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. technical field

[0004] In some embodiments of the invention, the invention relates to devices for dialysis therapy, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to devices for monitoring peritoneal dialysis therapy. Background technique

[0005] Peritoneal dialysis is a life-saving procedure used to remove waste and excess water from the blood. It is mainly used to maintain the health of patients suffering from kidney failure. While peritoneal dialysis may seem like a simple procedure, many of its effects on the body are not f...

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Embodiment approach

[0397] According to some exemplary embodiments, for example, as Figure 13M As shown, assembled disposable unit 1350 has at least two openings, openings 1351 and 1352, in the housing. In some embodiments, one opening 1353 is shaped and sized for connecting a catheter to a catheter connector 1360 , and optionally a second opening 1351 is used for connecting a Y-connector 1358 . In some embodiments, at least one indicia on the outer surface of the housing indicates, for example, the direction and / or orientation of the assembly of the disposable unit to the durable unit.

[0398] Assembly of Exemplary Disposable and Durable Units

[0399] Referring now to Figure 13N to Figure 13P , which depicts the assembly of disposable units to durable units according to some exemplary embodiments of the invention.

[0400] According to some exemplary embodiments, a durable unit, such as durable unit 1380 , includes a door 1382 optionally having internal aligners, such as alignment slots 1...

[0001] Cross References to Related Applications

[0002] This application claims priority to PCT Patent Application No. PCT / IL2017 / 050117, filed February 1, 2017, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0003] Additionally, this application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 488,944, filed April 24, 2017, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. technical field

[0004] In some embodiments of the invention, the invention relates to devices for dialysis therapy, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to devices for monitoring peritoneal dialysis therapy. Background technique

[0005] Peritoneal dialysis is a life-saving procedure used to remove waste and excess water from the blood. It is mainly used to maintain the health of patients suffering from kidney failure. While peritoneal dialysis may seem like a simple procedure, many of its effects on the body are not f...

Examples

Embodiment approach

[0397] According to some exemplary embodiments, for example, as Figure 13M As shown, assembled disposable unit 1350 has at least two openings, openings 1351 and 1352, in the housing. In some embodiments, one opening 1353 is shaped and sized for connecting a catheter to a catheter connector 1360 , and optionally a second opening 1351 is used for connecting a Y-connector 1358 . In some embodiments, at least one indicia on the outer surface of the housing indicates, for example, the direction and / or orientation of the assembly of the disposable unit to the durable unit.

[0398] Assembly of Exemplary Disposable and Durable Units

[0399] Referring now to Figure 13N to Figure 13P , which depicts the assembly of disposable units to durable units according to some exemplary embodiments of the invention.

[0400] According to some exemplary embodiments, a durable unit, such as durable unit 1380 , includes a door 1382 optionally having internal aligners, such as alignment slots 1...

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