A portable artificial compact kidney: pack system.
To facilitate patients' movement, we developed a simplified portable haemodialysis system, using a sorbent cartridge (Organon Teknika) for regeneration of the dialysate. The whole system is in two parts: (1) a compact disposable container for dialysate recirculation with dialyser and blood and dialysate lines; (2) a dual functions circulatory assistance monitor. The pack system is easy to use: single-use; no water processing; no formalin processing; reliable for temporary use (because of its aluminium), providing excellent purification; compact and portable, it permits greater freedom for the patient, and with adequate dialysis.
Issautier
R
R
Néphrologue, Martigues, France.
Mourad
G
G
Canaud
B
B
D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007688:Kidneys, Artificial; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000379:methods*