Patent ID: 7347849
Filing Date: 2008-03-25
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A blood treatment system, comprising: a blood processing machine having first and second parts that are connected and movable with respect to each other such that they can separate to a loading configuration and come together to an operating configuration; the first part having actuators and pumps facing the second part at least when in said operating configuration; the first part being a main unit that is substantially larger than the second part, the second part being supported by the first part and having a control panel; a fluid circuit, engageable with said blood processing machine, including blood lines connectable to a patient blood access and fluid lines connectable to a source of fluid used in performing a blood treatment; at least one support element supporting said blood and fluid lines in an arrangement that aligns respective portions of said fluid circuit with said actuators and pumps when said fluid circuit is engaged with said blood processing machine and maintain an alignment thereof when said blood processing machine is placed in said operating configuration; said first part, second part and control panel being configured such that when said blood processing machine is placed in said operating configuration with said support element in said arrangement, said fluid circuit fluid circuit is located behind said control panel.