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

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6196992
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08963296

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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.

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  • BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Keilman, Michael R Johnsburg, IL 14 670
Smith, Kelly B Gurnee, IL 24 1048

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