Automatic prime of an extracorporeal blood circuit

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7892197
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11858104

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A system for priming an extracorporeal blood circuit is described. The system includes a fluid circuit with an air venting mechanism, a reversible pump, arterial and venous lines, a prime waste bag and a switchable coupler selectively connecting the arterial and venous lines to the waste bag or alternatively interconnecting the arterial and venous lines. A priming fluid is connected to the circuit and circulated in the circuit under different configurations of the arterial and venous line connections.

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FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS INC920 WINTER STREET WALTHAM MA 02451

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Crnkovich, Martin Joseph Walnut Creek, US 91 1467
Folden, Thomas I Alamo, US 19 2166

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