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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 06, 2021
Filed:
Mar. 30, 2015
Baxter International Inc., Deerfield, IL (US);
Baxter Healthcare S.a., Glattpark, CH;
Michael E. Hogard, Odessa, FL (US);
Donald D. Busby, Tampa, FL (US);
Robert W. Childers, Trinity, FL (US);
Yuanpang Samuel Ding, Libertyville, IL (US);
Katherine M. Holian, Oak Brook, IL (US);
Mark E. Jablonski, Naperville, IL (US);
Thomas D. Kelly, Highland Park, IL (US);
Shincy J. Maliekkal, Glenview, IL (US);
Rodolfo G. Roger, Clearwater, FL (US);
Donald A. Smith, Salem, WI (US);
Atif M. Yardimci, Vernon Hills, IL (US);
Ying-Cheng Lo, Green Oaks, IL (US);
Baxter International Inc., Deerfield, IL (US);
Baxter Healthcare SA, Glattpark, CH;
Abstract
A system and method for balancing flows of renal replacement fluid is disclosed. The method uses pressure controls and pressure sensing devices to more precisely meter and balance the flow of fresh dialysate and spent dialysate. The balancing system may use one or two balancing devices, such as a balance tube, a tortuous path, or a balance chamber.