Abstract: A manifold assembly for a peritoneal dialysis apparatus, comprises: a casing delimiting internally a first compartment and a second compartment; a yielding pump tube having a first end connected or connectable to the first compartment and a second end connected or connectable to the second compartment. The yielding pump tubes extends outside the casing to be coupled to a peristaltic pump of a cycler of a peritoneal dialysis apparatus. The second compartment delimits expansion chambers configured to attenuate pressure pulsations from the peristaltic pump.

Abstract: A manifold assembly for a peritoneal dialysis apparatus, comprises: a casing delimiting internally a first compartment and a second compartment; a yielding pump tube having a first end connected or connectable to the first compartment and a second end connected or connectable to the second compartment. The yielding pump tube extends outside the casing to be coupled to a peristaltic pump of a cycler of a peritoneal dialysis apparatus. A first pump port and a second pump port are placed on a first side of the casing and ports are placed on a second side of the casing, opposite the first side.

Abstract: A peritoneal dialysis (“PD”) system includes a cycler having a micropump actuator, a pressure transducer, and at least one valve actuator; a disposable set including a micropump head sized and shaped for mating with and being driven by the micropump actuator, a pressure sensor configured to operably communicate with the pressure transducer, and at least one fluid valve portion or a portion of at least one fluid line for interfacing with the at least one valve actuator; and a control unit, wherein the disposable set may be arranged to allow, and the control unit may be programmed to operate the micropump actuator and the at least one valve actuator, so that fresh and used dialysis fluid flows through the micropump head in a same direction. The system may also dampen pressure fluctuations via pressure pods, and may analyze the outputs from the pressure pods for patient empty and occlusion detection.

Abstract: A tube for medical applications comprises a chlorine-free material and has a layer defining an outer surface of the tube. The tube is manufactured from a polymer material having a solubility parameter within the range 9.9±1.5 (cal/cm3)1/2.

Abstract: A tube for medical applications comprises a chlorine-free material and has a layer defining an outer surface of the tube. The tube is manufactured from a polymer material having a solubility parameter within the range 9.9±1.5 (cal/cm3)1/2.