A portable artificial compact kidney: pack system
Issautier, R.; Mourad, G.; Canaud, B.
Life Support Systems the Journal of the European Society for Artificial Organs 5(2): 175-182
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0261-989X PMID: 3669725 Document Number: 305233
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.