Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for preparing a fluid for a medical procedure by mixing of at least one medicament in the form of powder with water, the medicament is held in a vessel which defines a bottom, a side wall, and a top opening which is closed by an membrane for sealing the inside of the vessel. The apparatus includes an opener for opening the membrane of the vessel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 21, 1999
Date of Patent:
May 23, 2006
Assignees:
Teijin Linited, Aksys Ltd.
Inventors:
Naohiko Moriyama, Tetsuya Yano, Ken Imai, Tsuneo Deguchi