title: Separation testing of hemodialysis shunts using dynamic and static forces in a controlled environment.
abstract: Analytical methods are presented for determining the longitudinal dynamic and static forces needed to overcome the transverse frictional forces and effect the separation of hemodialysis shunt connections under controlled environmental conditions. Results for different types of shunts and their associated connectors are reported along with the factors that affect the separation force and separation times.
mesh_terms: D001698:Biomedical Engineering / Q000592:standards; D007688:Kidneys, Artificial / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration