Patent ID: 6117100
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: A61M,B01D

Abstract:
An apparatus for use in blood dialysis comprising two dialyzers which may be connected to a patient in parallel;(a) each said dialyzer being divided into two compartments by a semipermeable membrane; said apparatus further comprising(b) an inlet line connected to each said dialyzer for conveying blood from the vascular system of said patient into each said dialyzer;(c) an outlet line connected to each said dialyzer for conveying blood from each said dialyzer and back to the patient;(d) means for pumping blood through each dialyzer and back to the patient; and(e) a dialysis solution delivery system, wherein said inlet line and said outlet line are connected to said dialyzer via an adaptor comprised of flexible tubing in the shape of a ""Y"", said tubing comprising male and female screw on locks for connecting the dialyzers to the inlet and outlet lines.