Patent ID: 7790103
Filing Date: 2010-09-07
Classification: A61L,A61M

Abstract:
1. A method for extending use of a disposable kit of a dialysis system, the method comprising: providing a disposable kit for use in a dialysis system; providing dialysis for a patient, by circulating dialysis solution through the disposable kit from at least one supply line for dialysate solution to a patient output line and back from the patient through a recirculation line, at least one of the lines running through the disposable kit; connecting the patient output line to the recirculation line; generating ozone to prepare a disinfecting solution; flushing the disinfecting solution through the patient output line and recirculation line; flushing the disinfecting solution through a pump and the at least one supply line for dialysate solution; draining the disinfecting solution from the disposable kit before a subsequent use of the disposable kit; and rinsing the disposable kit, including the at least one supply line, the pump, the patient output line and the recirculation line with sterile water before a subsequent use of the disposable kit, wherein one of the steps of flushing includes vaporizing a portion of the disinfecting solution.