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Djo, LLC

Universitât Bern

Universitaet Bern

Rheinisch-westfalische Technische Hochschule Aachen

Rheinisch-Westfällische Technische Hochschule Aachen

Compex Medical S.a.

Stiftung Inselspital Bern

Stefan Farese

Dominik Uehlinger

Klaus Schonenberger

Felix Buhlmann

Félix Buhlmann

Andreas Pasch

Wilhelm Jahnen-Dechent

Steffen Gräber

Christof Stieger

Felix Frey

Andreas Arnold

Rudolf Häusler

Klaus SCHÖNENBERGER

Steffen GRÄBER

Rudolf Haeusler

Steffen Graber

Klaus Schöneberger

The present invention relates to a method for determining the propensity of a fluid for calcification.

Method for determining the propensity for calcification

A device and method for carrying out dialysis and stimulation of a patient at the same time, in which an inflatable/deflatable cuff applies the stimulation.

Device for dialysis and stimulation of a patient and method

The present invention relates to a method for determining the propensity of a fluid for calcification characterized by the following steps: (i) adding a soluble calcium salt and a soluble phosphate salt to a sample of the fluid; (ii) incubating the sample at conditions allowing the formation of calciprotein particles (CPPs); and (iii) determining one or more of the following: (a) the rate of the formation of primary and/or secondary CPPs; (b) the amount of primary and/or secondary CPPs; and/or (c) the rate of the transition of primary CPPs into secondary CPPs, wherein an increase in one or more of (a), (b) and/or (c) of step (iii) indicates an increased propensity of the fluid for calcification.

A device and method for carrying out a dialysis of a patient and a stimulation of said patient at the same time either during dialysis sessions, or between dialysis sessions or both.

Implantable access device for removal and/or return of fluids to a patient, comprising a casing attached to an internal conduit to be connected with a lumen of the patient; a connector attached at the casing and connected to an external conduit, and arranged for attachment of an extracorporeal lumen to the device; and an actuator unit within the casing to selectively allow or block the fluid communication between the internal conduit and the external conduit; the device further comprising a fixation unit integrated in or attached at the casing arranged for fixation of the device to a bone of the patient; wherein the fixation unit extends axially along the longitudinal axis of the device. The disclosed access device can be used for high volume removal and/or return of blood or other fluids from the patient.

Implantable access for removal and/or return of fluids

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