Patent ID: 7871566
Filing Date: 2011-01-18
Classification: A61M,B01D,F04D

Abstract:
1. A device for enriching and/or depleting substances in a liquid, comprising: a membrane module that consists essentially of concentric elements and that has a separation element in which the substance to be enriched and/or depleted is carried, and whereby the liquid is carried outside of the separation element; a drive module that encompasses a drive unit for driving a conveying element that conveys the liquid, the drive unit having a radial magnetic coupling for a central impeller located on the inside; a conveying module for conveying the liquid through the device, housing the conveying element, whereby the drive module is adapted to be inserted into and removed from the membrane module with a liquid-tight closure; an oxygenator having an outside fiber bundle and an inside fiber bundle; and an electromagnetic drive unit disposed between the outside fiber bundle and the inside fiber bundle.