Patent ID: 6610024
Filing Date: 2003-08-26
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A multipurpose machine for monitoring and control of locoregional therapies in oncology, comprising:a head having a box-like structure; a base for supporting said head; dimension adjustment means for modifying overall dimensions of the machine; adsorbent/filtering means, accommodated within said head, for chemofiltration; perfusion chemotherapy and chemofiltration controlling and regulating means accommodated within said head for controlling and regulating chemotherapy and chemofiltration; at least one set of duct circuits accommodated within said head and forming at least first and second loops defining, respectively, first and second extracorporeal blood circuits, said first and second loops being connected to each other so as to selectively enable fluid circulation in a separate perfusion configuration for chemotherapy fluid perfusion along the first extracorporeal blood circuit and an interactive chemofiltration configuration for fluid chemofiltration along the second extracorporeal blood circuit, said adsorbent/filtering means and said perfusion chemotherapy and chemofiltration controlling and regulating means being arranged along said at least one set of duct circuits; and wherein said perfusion chemotherapy and chemofiltration controlling and regulating means includes fluid flow control valve means for interrupting fluid circulation between said first and second loops in said separate perfusion configuration and for enabling fluid flow circulation between said first and second loops in said interactive chemofiltration configuration.