Fresenius Medical Care has filed a patent for a membrane gas exchanger integrated into a dialyzer housing. The device features separate blood and gas chambers with a gas-permeable membrane. A specialized adapter connects the gas outlet to multiple outlets for enhanced functionality. GlobalData’s report on Fresenius Medical Care gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Membrane gas exchanger for dialyzer with adapter
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The patent application (Publication Number: US20240033409A1) describes a membrane gas exchanger housed within a dialyzer housing, featuring a first chamber for blood and a second chamber for gas separated by a gas-permeable and liquid-impermeable membrane. The design includes specific arrangements for blood and gas inlets and outlets within the housing, with a first adapter that can be connected to the gas outlet of the housing. This adapter is designed to be releasable and plugged onto the gas outlet, facilitating efficient gas exchange within the device.
Furthermore, the membrane gas exchanger detailed in the patent application incorporates a hollow fiber bundle membrane structure with a liquid impermeable coating. The device also includes a second adapter for the gas inlet, which differs in design from the first adapter and features a quick-closure connection for ease of use. The overall system is intended for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, decarboxylation, or other blood gassing or degassing processes, with connections to oxygen or flushing gas sources. The use of a dialyzer housing for this membrane gas exchanger in extracorporeal blood treatment applications is also highlighted in the claims, showcasing the versatility and potential applications of the described technology.
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