Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland Gmbh

Winfried Brehm

Philippe Laffay

Gerhard Wiesen

Thomas Faulhaber

Thomas Graf

Thierry Dupin

Ilona Eggert

Phillippe Laffay

Martin Kaiser

Massimo Earl Fini

Peter Scheunert

Jürgen Häcker

Alain Veneroni

Benoit Luaire

Rafael Sterzer

Karsten Fischer

Chaowei Zeng

Zhongxiang Liang

Paul Seit

Gesa Gercke

Oliver Bond

Maosong Wu

Johannes Pladt

Jürgen HÄCKER

Martin Kalser

The present invention refers to a system and method for connecting a concentrate container with a blood treatment device with improved hygiene. Furthermore, the invention refers to a container and blood treatment device to be used in a method according to the present invention.

System and method for connecting a concentrate container with a blood treatment device

The invention relates to a connection element () for a blood treatment device, in particular for a dialysis machine. The connection element () has here an inlet line (), for letting in a fluid into the connection element (), an outlet line (), for letting a fluid out of the connection element (), at least a first discharge line (), for discharging a fluid from the connection element (), wherein the first discharge line () is formed in a subsection () around the inlet line (), and wherein the inlet line () and the first discharge line () are open to a first end section () of the connection element (), and the first end section () is fluidically connected with the subsection ().

Connection element and connection system for a blood treatment device

The present invention refers to a container comprising a connection portion allowing for an easy, efficient and more hygienic connection of the container to a fluid dosing unit of a blood treatment device. According to the present invention the fluid dosing unit comprises a valve that fluidically closes the fluid dosing unit if no container is connected to the fluid dosing unit and that opens the fluid dosing unit upon connection of a container to the fluid dosing unit. Thus, undesired spillages potentially arising upon disconnection of the container from the fluid dosing unit can be avoided.

System and method for connecting a concentrate container with a blood treatment device without leakages

A dialysis machine has two hydraulic connectors at the dialysate side to which a respective connection line having a filter coupling is connected for connection to a dialyzer, with the hydraulic connectors being an inflow connector for feeding fresh dialysis liquid to the dialyzer and a backflow connector for draining consumed dialysate from the dialyzer. The dialyzer machine also has two parking positions associated with the respective hydraulic connectors for storing the filter couplings when not in operation, wherein the filter couplings of both hydraulic connectors are equipped with a connection sensor which recognizes a connecting of the filter coupling to a dialyzer and/or that both parking positions are provided with separate covers.

Dialysis machine having security against confusion for hydraulic connectors

Disclosed is a seal for a touch screen module, comprising: a first side configured to be disposed at least at an edge of the touch screen module; and a second side opposite to the first side; wherein the second side is configured such that an outer section of the second side is to be fitted with a housing in an interference fit manner and at least a portion of an inner section of the second side is to be fitted with the housing in a non-interference fit manner. Also disclosed are a touch screen module, a monitor and an assembling method. The seal not only can achieve a good sealing effect to prevent any undesired substances from being collected at the seal and entering the interior of the monitor, but also can prevent the transparent cover from falling off from the housing due to stress generated by the seal.

Seal for touch screen module, touch screen module, monitor and method for assembling monitor

The present invention refers to a system and method for opening a concentrate container without the need for a human to directly handle the concentrate container and connecting the concentrate container to a blood treatment device. Aspects of the invention are directed to a container for concentrate and a blood treatment device.

System and method for opening a concentrate container and connecting the concentrate container to a blood treatment device

A medical device, such as a hemodialysis device or a peritoneal dialysis device includes a computation device, may be configured with an image-based support system, a method and/or a computer program for generating displayed instructional information for operation of the medical device. The computation device accesses a graphic memory on which instructional information is stored in a structured format having separately addressable sequences. An identification signal identifies individual sequences for dynamic display based on control data.

Video-based upgrade of dialysis machines

The invention relates to a hose clamp for a blood treatment device, wherein the hose clamp has a housing () and an electromagnetically driven compression piece (), with the electromagnetic drive of the compression piece () being configured such that the compression piece () is opened against a mechanical restoring force (A) in a state of the hose clamp with an applied current and is closed by the mechanical restoring force (A) in a currentless state of the hose clamp; wherein the hose clamp has, in addition to the electromechanical drive, a mechanical actuator () with which the compression piece () can be opened manually against the mechanical restoring force (A) in the currentless state of the hose clamp; and wherein the contact elements () of the actuator () and of the compression piece () are configured such that they form a mechanical connection between the actuator () and the compression piece () after an opening of the compression piece () in the currentless state, said connection preventing another closing of the compression piece () in the currentless state of the hose clamp by the mechanical restoring force (A) and being released in the state of the hose clamp with an applied current.

Hose clamp for a blood treatment device

The invention relates to a connector for a container with a spiking solution for individual adjustment of dialysis solutions and/or dialysis concentrates. The connector ensures a contamination-free introduction of the spiking solution into the container of the dialysis solution and/or of the dialysis concentrate and reliable labeling of same as soon as the original contents have been altered by adding a spiking solution.

Connector with a container for preparing an individually adjusted solution for dialysis

A combination includes a container having a connecting portion, and a fluid preparation device, in particular a dialysis machine. The fluid preparation device is configured for mounting and connecting the connecting portion of the container. The fluid preparation device includes at least one line in fluid communication with an interior of the container in the connected position of the container. The container is filled with a first medium, and includes a reservoir containing a second medium. The fluid preparation device includes a rod-shaped element for opening the reservoir so that the first medium and the second medium are mixed with each other.

Container with a connector for connection to a fluid preparation device

A device and a method facilitate connecting a vial to a container or to a fluid, line, and transferring the contents of the vial to the container or to the fluid line. The device has a connecting device, a first holder for accommodating the connecting device, a second holder for accommodating the vial, and an actuating means. The connecting device includes an annular housing, an inside part having at least one puncture device, and a tube connection. The annular housing is configured to be rotatable about the inside part so as to function as a valve, so that by rotation of the annular housing, flow paths of the connecting device can be opened and closed.

Device for connecting a vial to a container or to a fluid line and transferring the contents of a vial to a container or a fluid line as well as a method for doing so and use of such a device

A connector for connecting a container with a fluid preparation device for preparing a fluid, in particular a container with a concentrate for the preparation of dialysis fluid, as well as the combination of the connector, the corresponding container and the fluid preparation device. In order to simplify the handling during both the manufacturing process of such containers and the connection of such containers to the fluid preparation devices, the connector connects a first and second fluid line of the container with a third and fourth fluid line of the fluid preparation device with two laterally spaced-apart mounting elements which each incorporate one of two orifices terminating the first and second fluid lines.

Connector, container with such a connector and fluid preparation device with a mating connector for such a container

A holder for mounting a shelf on an infusion stand of a medical device, for example, a dialysis machine, has a surface element that is connectable to the infusion stand, a shelf carrier that is integral with an outer edge of the surface element, and a holder supporting element. With this holder, a shelf surface for utilitarian objects on the dialysis machine is made available to the user. A shelf which is to be fastened on the infusion stand is necessary in particular with dialysis machines whose display screen in not integrated into the machine housing but instead is attached to the infusion stand. The surface of the machine in this case can no longer be used as a shelf surface. The holder can be mounted and removed easily without the assistance of tools.

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Hofheim, Germany

Winfried Brehm