Term #2,076
hemofilter
Claim Term
hemofilter
Reference Case 1
DAR-2
Date Added
8/29/23
Created
8/29/23, 7:37 PM
Modified
8/31/23, 4:34 PM
Full Desc
"Hemofilter", "hemodialyzers", or "dialysis filters" refers to a structure, device, instrument, apparatus, system, implant, or the like, that is organized, configured, designed, engineered, and/or arranged to serve a filtering function in a hemofiltration process or method. In certain embodiments, a hemofilter can include a housing and a semipermeable membrane that allows selective passage of substances while retaining blood cells and larger molecules. A variety of biocompatible and effective filtration materials can be used. Examples of such materials include, but are not limited to: for the semipermeable membrane materials such as Polysulfone, Polyethersulfone, and/or Cellulose Acetate can be used. For the housing, ports, connectors, and conduit, medical-grade plastics, metal, ceramics, metal alloys, and/or composites can be used. The choice of materials in a hemofilter can be selected to minimize a risk of blood clot formation, mitigate activation of blood clotting factors, and/or mitigate immune responses during blood filtration. (© ChatGPT Aug. 3 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat Aug. 31, 2023).