Baxter International Inc.

Michael R Keilman

Kelly B Smith

Arnold C Bilstad

David V Bacehowski

Joseph A Giertych

Walter A Makaryk

Sidney T Smith

David P Fisher

Robert L Gliniecki

A dual-filled twin bag, a packaging including the twin bag, and a method for forming the packaged twin bags are provided. Each of two bags, a solution bag ( ) and a drain bag ( ) for a system used for a peritoneal dialysis procedure, are filled, at least partially, with a solution ( ). A tubing set ( ) connects the two filled bags ( ) and may also be filled with solution ( ) which is added to the bags ( ) and the tubing set ( ) during the manufacturing process. Alternatively, the tubing set ( ) may be filled with air. The tubing set ( ) is sandwiched between the solution bag ( ) and the drain bag ( ) and subsequently packaged in an overpouch ( ). The method for forming the package including the bags filled with solution is simplified and the overall package size is reduced due to the sandwiched tubing set ( ) between the solution bags ( ) and the provision of solution in both bags ( ).

Dual-filled twin bag, a package and a method for forming a package for administering a solution

A dual-filled twin bag, a packaging including the twin bag, and a method for forming the packaged twin bags are provided. Each of two bags, a solution bag ( )and a drain bag ( ) for a system used for a peritoneal dialysis procedure, are filled, at least partially, with a solution ( ). A tubing set ( ) connects the two filled bags ( ) and may also be filled with solution ( ) which is added to the bags ( ) and the tubing set ( ) during the manufacturing process. Alternatively, the tubing set ( ) may be filled with air. The tubing set ( ) is sandwiched between the solution bag ( ) and the drain bag ( ) and subsequently packaged in an overpouch ( ). The method for forming the package including the bags filled with solution is simplified and the overall package size is reduced due to the sandwiched tubing set ( ) between the solution bags ( ) and the provision of solution in both bags ( ).

Dual-filled twin bag, a package and a method for forming a package administering a solution

A dual-filled twin bag, a packaging including the twin bag, and a method for forming the packaged twin bags are provided. Each of two bags, a solution bag (,) and a drain bag (,) for a system used for a peritoneal dialysis procedure, are filled, at least partially, with a solution (,). A tubing set (,) connects the two filled bags (,) and may also be filled with solution (,) which is added to the bags (,) and the tubing set (,) during the manufacturing process. The tubing set (,) is sandwiched between the solution bag (,) and the drain bag (,) and subsequently packaged in an overpouch (,). The method for forming the package including the bags filled with solution is simplified and the overall package size is reduced due to the sandwiched tubing set (,) between the solution bags (,) and the provision of solution in both bags (,).

A portable pump apparatus for use in CAPD is provided as well as a method for providing CAPD to a patient. The portable pump apparatus for CAPD has a housing containing a pump, and a power supply, preferably a rechargeable battery, connected to the housing and electrically connected to drive the pump. A control knob on the housing is constructed and arranged to adjust the speed of the pump. A cover is mounted to the housing to enclose the pump. The cover has an inlet port and an outlet port to securely hold a tube thereunder. The portable pump apparatus for CAPD further has a display for providing drainage information and a clip so that the apparatus can be worn by a patient.

Portable pump apparatus for continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and a method for providing same

A dual-filled twin bag, a packaging including the twin bag, and a method for forming the packaged twin bags are provided. Each of two bags, a solution bag (10) and a drain bag (12) for a system used for a peritoneal dialysis procedure, are filled, at least partially, with a solution (14). A tubing set (16) connects the two filled bags (10,12) and may also be filled with solution (14) which is added to the bags (10,12) and the tubing set (16) during the manufacturing process. The tubing set (16) is sandwiched between the solution bag (10) and the drain bag (12) and subsequently packaged in an overpouch (24). The method for forming the package including the bags filled with solution is simplified and the overall package size is reduced due to the sandwiched tubing set (16) between the solution bags (10,12) and the provision of solution in both bags (10,12).

Dual-filled twin bag, a package and a method for forming a package for

Portable pump apparatus for continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

A dual-filled twin bag, a packaging including the twin bag, and a method for forming the packaged twin bags are provided. Each of two bags, a solution bag (10) and a drain bag (12) for a system used for a peritoneal dialysis procedure, are filled, at least partially, with a solution (14). A tubing set (16) connects the two filled bags (10, 12) and may also be filled with solution (14) which is added to the bags (10, 12) and the tubing set (16) during the manufacturing process. The tubing set (16) is sandwiched between the solution bag (10) and the drain bag (12) and subsequently packaged in an overpouch (24). The method for forming the package including the bags filled with solution is simplified and the overall package size is reduced due to the sandwiched tubing set (16) between the solution bags (10, 12) and the provision of solution in both bags (10, 12).

The present invention provides a large volume flexible container capable of containing a fluid to be maintained under sterile conditions. The container comprises an inner liner constructed from a polyolefin that defines an interior of the container and an outer liner constructed from a three-layer laminate. The laminate includes an inner layer constructed from a polyolefin that will, upon the application of sufficient energy, bond to the polyolefin of the inner liner, a middle layer constructed from a barrier material, and an outer layer; the inner liner and outer liner being sealed together along edges of the container. At least one tube member, for accessing the container, extends from a face of the container, and includes an end that is secured to the container, a length of flexible tubing for defining a channel through which fluid can flow, and a connector at a second end. A structure for housing the container is also provided.

Large volume flexible containers

A cell culture media container is provided. The container comprises a body constructed from flexible film and defining a containment area for containing the cell culture media, the body including a front face and a back face, the front and back face being sealed to each other along at least three sides thereof. The container includes a fill port for filling the containment area with cell culture media, the port being sealed to a face of the body and being so constructed and arranged that it extends from the face normal thereto. The container is constructed from a high barrier, optically clear, radiation sterilizable film.

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McHenry, IL, United States of America

Michael R Keilman