Drain apparatus for hemodialysis machines

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12070538
APP PUB NO 20230166015A1
SERIAL NO

18160383

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This disclosure relates to dialysis systems and methods. In some implementations, a dialysis system includes a dialysis machine with a fluid line and a drain line, a blood line set configured to be connected to the dialysis machine, and a drain apparatus coupled to the dialysis machine. The drain apparatus includes a chamber configured to receive an end of a patient line of the blood line set, an inlet line, an outlet line, and a valve. The inlet line has a first end configured to be coupled to the chamber and a second end configured to be coupled to the fluid line of the dialysis machine. The outlet line has a first end configured to be coupled to the chamber and a second end configured to be coupled to the drain line of the dialysis machine. The valve is configured to control flow of fluid through the outlet line.

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FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS INC920 WINTER STREET WALTHAM MA 02451-1457

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Crnkovich, Martin Joseph Walnut Creek, US 91 1467
Weaver, Colin Pleasanton, US 49 565
Yuds, David Hudson, US 82 371

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