title: Performance of the Lundia PRO dialyzer.
abstract: Dialyzers with a new polycarbonate membrane have been tested in four studies since 1980. In the first acute study, no adverse reactions were observed even though a patient showing strong reactions against Cuprophan was included. The performance of the dialyzers was evaluated in two studies; in one the dialyzers were sterilized with gamma radiation, in the other with ethylene oxide gas. In the fourth study, the long-term effects were studied. Up to now the polycarbonate dialyzers seem to be very good. The chronic study still going on will be extended.
mesh_terms: D002263:Carboxyhemoglobin / Q000032:analysis; D003404:Creatinine / Q000097:blood; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D010710:Phosphates / Q000097:blood; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000379:methods*; D013499:Surface Properties; D014462:Ultrafiltration; D014508:Urea / Q000097:blood; D014527:Uric Acid / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D010710:Phosphates; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement; C005506:polycarbonate; D014527:Uric Acid; D014508:Urea; D002263:Carboxyhemoglobin; D003404:Creatinine