Abstract: A peritoneal dialysis system includes a cycler having one or more air pump; a slotted housing including a plurality of slots each having a first side and a second side, wherein each respective slot of the plurality of slots includes a first expandable bladder fixed to the first side, and wherein each respective slot of the plurality of slots is configured to receive a fluid supply bag between the first expandable bladder and the second side, and a heater housing sized to hold a second expandable bladder, and wherein the heater housing is configured to receive a fluid heater bag adjacent to the second expandable bladder, wherein the one or more air pump is in fluid communication with the respective first expandable bladders and the second expandable bladder; and a disposable set operable with the cycler.

Abstract: A peritoneal dialysis system comprises a cycler including an air pump; a heater housing including a heater and an expandable bladder in fluid communication with the air pump, wherein the heater housing is sized to receive a heater bag between a wall of the housing and the expandable bladder; a plurality of nesting containers configured for fluid communication with the air pump a disposable set operable with the cycler and including the heater bag and a plurality of fluid supply bags for placement within the plurality of nesting containers; and a control unit programmed to control the air pump and the heater.

Abstract: A breakaway coupling includes a body and a valve assembly inside the body. The body includes a fluid conduit and a shear groove between first and second portions. The shear groove is designed to crack, break, or separate under certain conditions. The valve assembly is designed to shut off fluid flow through the fluid conduit when the shear groove cracks, breaks, or separates. The valve assembly includes a valve seat, a sealing element, one or more pins, and a biasing member. The one or more pins hold the sealing element in an open position while the shear groove is in tack, and allow the sealing element to move to a closed position (with the help of the biasing member) in the event the shear groove cracks, breaks, or separates.

Abstract: A breakaway coupling includes a body and a valve assembly inside the body. The body includes a fluid conduit and a shear groove between first and second portions. The shear groove is designed to crack, break, or separate under certain conditions. The valve assembly is designed to shut off fluid flow through the fluid conduit when the shear groove cracks, breaks, or separates. The valve assembly includes a valve seat, a sealing element, one or more pins, and a biasing member. The one or more pins hold the sealing element in an open position while the shear groove is in tack, and allow the sealing element to move to a closed position (with the help of the biasing member) in the event the shear groove cracks, breaks, or separates.

Abstract: A breakaway coupling includes a body and a valve assembly inside the body. The body includes a fluid conduit and a shear groove between first and second portions. The shear groove is designed to crack, break, or separate under certain conditions. The valve assembly is designed to shut off fluid flow through the fluid conduit when the shear groove cracks, breaks, or separates. The valve assembly includes a valve seat, a sealing element, one or more pins, and a biasing member. The one or more pins hold the sealing element in an open position while the shear groove is in tack, and allow the sealing element to move to a closed position (with the help of the biasing member) in the event the shear groove cracks, breaks, or separates.

Abstract: A breakaway coupling includes a body and a valve assembly inside the body. The body includes a fluid conduit and a shear groove between first and second portions. The shear groove is designed to crack, break, or separate under certain conditions. The valve assembly is designed to shut off fluid flow through the fluid conduit when the shear groove cracks, breaks, or separates. The valve assembly includes a valve seat, a sealing element, one or more pins, and a biasing member. The one or more pins hold the sealing element in an open position while the shear groove is in tack, and allow the sealing element to move to a closed position (with the help of the biasing member) in the event the shear groove cracks, breaks, or separates.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a positioner docking device for a medical imaging apparatus comprises at least one first docking part having at least one first guiding surface disposed in a gantry, and at least one locking recess disposed in the first guiding surface. In some embodiments, at least one second docking part having at least one second guiding surface is disposed in a positioner. In some embodiments, at least one locking member coupled to at least one energizing means is disposed in the second guiding surface. In some embodiments, the first guiding surface and the second guiding surface are configured movable towards each other for mutual engagement, wherein upon engagement, the locking member is locked onto the locking recess for docking the positioner on to the gantry.