Joseph A Giertych

US Patent:

6508800, Jan 21, 2003

Filed:

Jul 8, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/349688

Inventors:

Michael R. Keilman - McHenry IL
Walter A. Makaryk - Mt. Prospect IL
Joseph A. Giertych - Lake Forest IL

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

A61B 1900

US Classification:

604410, 604408, 604 29, 604500, 206466, 206469, 206828, 128DIG 24, 436 18

Abstract:

A dual-filled twin bag, a packaging including the twin bag, and a method for forming the packaged twin bags are provided. Each of two bags, a solution bag ( )and a drain bag ( ) for a system used for a peritoneal dialysis procedure, are filled, at least partially, with a solution ( ). A tubing set ( ) connects the two filled bags ( ) and may also be filled with solution ( ) which is added to the bags ( ) and the tubing set ( ) during the manufacturing process. Alternatively, the tubing set ( ) may be filled with air. The tubing set ( ) is sandwiched between the solution bag ( ) and the drain bag ( ) and subsequently packaged in an overpouch ( ). The method for forming the package including the bags filled with solution is simplified and the overall package size is reduced due to the sandwiched tubing set ( ) between the solution bags ( ) and the provision of solution in both bags ( ).

US Patent:

6764482, Jul 20, 2004

Filed:

Oct 29, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/283654

Inventors:

Michael R. Keilman - McHenry IL
Walter A. Makaryk - Mt. Prospect IL
Joseph A. Giertych - Lake Forest IL

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

A61B 1900

US Classification:

604410, 604 29, 604408, 206466, 206469, 206828, 128DIG 24, 436 18

Abstract:

A dual-filled twin bag, a packaging including the twin bag, and a method for forming the packaged twin bags are provided. Each of two bags, a solution bag ( ) and a drain bag ( ) for a system used for a peritoneal dialysis procedure, are filled, at least partially, with a solution ( ). A tubing set ( ) connects the two filled bags ( ) and may also be filled with solution ( ) which is added to the bags ( ) and the tubing set ( ) during the manufacturing process. Alternatively, the tubing set ( ) may be filled with air. The tubing set ( ) is sandwiched between the solution bag ( ) and the drain bag ( ) and subsequently packaged in an overpouch ( ). The method for forming the package including the bags filled with solution is simplified and the overall package size is reduced due to the sandwiched tubing set ( ) between the solution bags ( ) and the provision of solution in both bags ( ).

US Patent:

7118857, Oct 10, 2006

Filed:

Feb 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/789320

Inventors:

Leo Martis - Long Grove IL, US
Mehul Patel - Sauderstown RI, US
Joseph A. Giertych - Lake Forest IL, US
James W. Mongoven - Long Grove IL, US
Jacqueline A. Kunzler - Downers Grove IL, US

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL
Baxter Healthcare S.A. - Zurich

International Classification:

C12Q 1/00

US Classification:

435 4, 435 29, 435 34, 435 14, 436 1, 436815, 422 1

Abstract:

Methods and compositions for detection of microbial contaminants in peritoneal dialysis solutions are provided. The methods and compositions employ modified bioburden testing and the detection of peptidoglycan. A novel cause of aseptic peritonitis is provided—aseptic peritonitis associated with gram positive microbial contamination of a dialysis solution. Peptidoglycan is a major component of a gram positive bacterial cell wall and thus can serve as a marker for gram positive bacteria. In this regard, testing for peptidoglycans can be utilized to effectively prevent peritonitis in patients that use the peritoneal dialysis solutions, such as peritoneal dialysis solutions that contain a glucose polymer including an icodextrin and the like.

US Patent:

7618392, Nov 17, 2009

Filed:

Jul 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/457330

Inventors:

Leo Martis - Long Grove IL, US
Mehul Patel - Sauderstown RI, US
Joseph A. Giertych - Lake Forest IL, US
James W. Mongoven - Long Grove IL, US
Jacqueline A. Kunzler - Downers Grove IL, US

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL
Baxter Healthcare S.A. - Zurich

International Classification:

C12Q 1/00

US Classification:

604 29, 604 28, 435 4, 435 14, 435 29, 435 34, 436 1, 436815, 422 1

Abstract:

Methods and compositions for detection of microbial contaminants in peritoneal dialysis solutions are provided. The methods and compositions employ modified bioburden testing and the detection of peptidoglycan. A novel cause of aseptic peritonitis is provided—aseptic peritonitis associated with gram positive microbial contamination of a dialysis solution. Peptidoglycan is a major component of a gram positive bacterial cell wall and thus can serve as a marker for gram positive bacteria. In this regard, testing for peptidoglycans can be utilized to effectively prevent peritonitis in patients that use the peritoneal dialysis solutions, such as peritoneal dialysis solutions that contain a glucose polymer including an icodextrin and the like.

US Patent:

8546097, Oct 1, 2013

Filed:

Nov 13, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/618442

Inventors:

Leo Martis - Long Grove IL, US
Mehul Patel - Saunderstown RI, US
Joseph A. Giertych - Lake Forest IL, US
James W. Mongoven - Long Grove IL, US
Jacqueline A. Kunzler - Downers Grove IL, US

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL
Baxter Healthcare S.A. - Glattpark (Opfikon)

International Classification:

C12G 1/00

US Classification:

435 14, 435 4, 435 31, 435 39, 436 1, 436815, 422 1, 604 29

Abstract:

Methods and compositions for detection of microbial contaminants in peritoneal dialysis solutions are provided. The methods and compositions employ modified bioburden testing and the detection of peptidoglycan. A novel cause of aseptic peritonitis is provided—aseptic peritonitis associated with gram positive microbial contamination of a dialysis solution. Peptidoglycan is a major component of a gram positive bacterial cell wall and thus can serve as a marker for gram positive bacteria. In this regard, testing for peptidoglycans can be utilized to effectively prevent peritonitis in patients that use the peritoneal dialysis solutions, such as peritoneal dialysis solutions that contain a glucose polymer including an icodextrin and the like.

US Patent:

20130338102, Dec 19, 2013

Filed:

Aug 23, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/974872

Inventors:

- Glattpark (Opfikon), CH
Joseph A. Giertych - Lake Forest IL, US
James W. Mongoven - Long Grove IL, US
Jacqueline A. Kunzier - Downers Grove IL, US
William F. Owen - Durham NC, US

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

A61K 31/716

US Classification:

514 54

Abstract:

Methods and compositions for detection of microbial contaminants in peritoneal dialysis solutions are provided. A novel cause of aseptic peritonitis is provided—aseptic peritonitis associated with gram positive microbial contamination of a dialysis solution. Peptidoglycan is a major component of a gram positive bacterial cell wall and thus can serve as a marker for gram positive bacteria. In this regard, testing for peptidoglycans can be utilized to effectively prevent peritonitis in patients that use the peritoneal dialysis solutions, such as peritoneal dialysis solutions that contain a glucose polymer including an icodextrin and the like.

US Patent:

56059345, Feb 25, 1997

Filed:

Mar 23, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/409110

Inventors:

Joseph A. Giertych - Lake Forest IL

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

B65B 3100
A61K 3310

US Classification:

424686

Abstract:

The present invention provides improved methods for manufacturing solutions including medical solutions. To this end, in an embodiment, a method for preparing a medical solution is provided comprising the steps of: placing a solution in a gas permeable container; and allowing carbon dioxide to permeate through the container until a desired pH is achieved.

US Patent:

58402527, Nov 24, 1998

Filed:

Oct 18, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/732762

Inventors:

Joseph A. Giertych - Lake Forest IL

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

B65B 3100

US Classification:

422 40

Abstract:

The present invention provides improved methods for manufacturing solutions including medical solutions. To this end, in an embodiment, a method for preparing a medical solution is provided comprising the steps of: placing a solution in a gas permeable container; and allowing carbon dioxide to permeate through the container until a desired pH is achieved.