Patent ID: 6428706
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
Apparatus for the safety monitoring of a dialyzer comprising:a container including an upper end and a lower end; at least one holder for holding said container for a powdered substance, said holder including a supply end for supplying a liquid to said container and a delivery end for delivering a solution of said liquid and said powdered substance from said container to a concentrate pump, said supply end of said holder comprising an upper arm for attachment to said upper end of said container and said delivery end of said holder comprising a lower arm for attachment to said lower end of said container; a first supply conduit for supplying water to said supply end of said holder for delivery to said container; a first delivery conduit for delivering said solution from said delivery end of said holder to said concentrate pump; and a second supply conduit separate from said first supply conduit for delivering a second solution to said delivery end of said holder which is connectable to said first delivery conduit connectable to said concentrate pump; and a first rod connectable by said second supply conduit to said delivery end of said holder and to said first delivery conduit, wherein at least one of said upper and lower arms is movable between a first position cooperating with said second supply conduit for connecting said first rod to said concentrate pump and a second position for connecting with said delivery end of said holder.