Patent ID: 9028440
Filing Date: 2015-05-12
Classification: A61M,F04B,G16H,Y02A

Abstract:
1. An automated peritoneal dialysis system comprising: a reusable cycler that is constructed and arranged for coupling to a disposable fluid handling cassette containing at least one pumping chamber, wherein the disposable fluid handling cassette is configured to be connected in fluid communication with a peritoneum of a patient via a first collapsible tube and with a second source and/or destination via a second collapsible tube; and an occluder configured and positioned within the cycler to selectively occlude the first collapsible tube while not occluding the second collapsible tube, wherein the occluder comprises: first and second opposed occluding members comprising spring plates pivotally connected together at opposite first and second ends; a tube contacting member connected to, or comprising at least a portion of, at least one of the first and second occluding members; and a single force actuator constructed and positioned to apply a force sufficient to bend both the first and second occluding members, wherein upon application of the force by the force actuator to bend the first and second occluding members, the tube contacting member moves between a tube occluding and an open position.