Products and Services Glossary
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5008 Therapy System
This therapy system offers advantages for both patients and caregivers. The innovative, user-friendly interface makes the preparation of the dialysis treatment more efficient and guarantees simple and safe data processing.
A.N.D.Y.·disc
A peritoneal dialysis double-bag system (fluid and drainage bags) with lactate-buffered peritoneal dialysis fluid. The technology can be used safely and easily by the patient.
Balance
Lactate-buffered peritoneal dialysis solution in a two compartment bag with stay·safe technology. After mixing the contents of the two compartments, the ready-to-use solution has a physiological pH and a considerably reduced amount of glucose degradation products.
BicaVera
Physiological peritoneal dialysis solution. The two-compartment bag combined with stay·safe technology is safe and easy to handle. The PD solution, buffered with pure bicarbonate, ensures optimum biocompatibility. After mixing the contents of the two compartments, the ready-to-use solution has a physiological pH and a considerably reduced amount of glucose degradation products.
Biofine
PVC-free, biocompatible material for producing foils, tubing and other components for peritoneal dialysis.
Blood Pressure Monitor (BPM)
Module for hemodialysis machines for fully automated blood pressure monitoring.
Blood Temperature Monitor (BTM)
Module for hemodialysis machines to measure blood temperature. It can be used to control the body temperature of a dialysis patient, for example.
Blood Volume Monitor (BVM)
Module for hemodialysis machines to measure relative blood volume and control fluid removal from the patient to avoid complications during dialysis treatment.
Body Composition Monitor - BCM
Based on bio-impedance spectrometry, this device can be used to assess the body composition and thus the level of overhydration of dialysis patients
Cardioprotective Hemodialysis
An integrated hemodialysis therapy developed by Fresenius Medical Care that deals with cardiovascular disease in dialysis patients.
Ci-Ca System
Multifiltrate that combines integrated regional citrate-anticoagulation and continuous renal replacement therapy without the need for systemic anticoagulants, thereby reducing the risk of bleeding.
Continuum - Dialysis Without Boundaries
Comprehensive program of Fresenius Medical Care to emphasize home dialysis – including home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis – for patients and healthcare professionals.
DALI
First method for the direct adsorption of lipoproteins from whole blood. Apheresis treatment for patients, whose LDL cholesterol levels cannot be lowered through medication alone
DiaSafe plus
Filter which produces ultrapure dialysis fluid during hemodialysis
DISC
Controls all procedures during Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) with a simple turn. Thus operating errors are virtually eliminated.
EuCliD
European Clinical Database. Clinical database for ensuring the quality of dialysis treatment. The database records the treatment data of dialysis patients and allows an efficient comparison of treatment quality among individual dialysis clinics.
Fresenius Polysulfone dialyzer
Dialyzer with capillaries made from Fresenius Polysulfone.
FX-class dialyzer
A new class of dialyzer with increased performance and outstanding biocompatibility. The improved performance of FX dialyzers was realized with an innovative dialyzer concept, comprising improvements of individual components, including the Helixone membrane.
GENIUS
Innovative hemodialysis therapy system based on a single-pass batch system. The dialysate is prepared in one batch before treatment and adjusted to the needs of the individual patient.
Granudial
Dry acid and bicarbonate concentrates for the offline production of liquid concentrates for bicarbonate hemodialysis.
Helixone
An advanced high-flux membrane for FX-Class dialyzers based on the Fresenius Polysulfone membrane. The size and distribution of pores in Helixone have been optimized to enable the removal of larger uremic toxins such as β2-microglobulin.
ICare Monitoring System
Web-based system for monitoring nocturnal dialysis treatment from a central location and comparing actual with predefined data as the patient sleeps. The system reacts to any deviations from the defined data by contacting the patient immediately, using the emergency information provided.
IQcard
Used with the Fresenius Freedom Cycler PD+ to monitor every minute of automated peritoneal dialysis therapy. The data stored by the IQcard can be used to optimize the patient’s therapy as well as for research purposes.
Liberty Cycler
Innovative device for automated peritoneal dialysis marketed exclusively in the U.S. The Liberty Cycler automatically regulates the exchange of used and fresh dialysis fluid.
MultiBic
A bicarbonate-buffered solution for hemofiltration.
MultiFiltrate
Multifunctional acute dialysis machine used for therapy in intensive care.
On-line Clearance (OLC) / On-line Clearance Monitor (OCM)
Optional quality assurance component for hemodialysis machines to measure online the effective in-vivo dialyzer clearance.
ONLINEplus System
A system for our 4008 and 5008 series hemodialysis machines to perform online hemodiafiltration and online hemofiltration. The infusion fluid is prepared conveniently and cost-efficiently by filtering dialysate.
Optiflux
A dialyzer generation for the U.S. market, featuring improved clearance rates and outstanding biocompatibility.
PatientOnLine
The PD therapy manager is a software tool to administer patient data and evaluate treatment results to find the best therapy for peritoneal dialysis patients.
PhosLo
A calcium acetate phosphate binder for oral application in end-stage renal disease patients.
PIN
Automatic, inline-closing procedure in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) that minimizes the risk of contamination during bag disconnection.
PlasmaFlux
Capillary membrane filter used to separate plasma from other blood components.
Prometheus
Novel extracorporeal blood purification system for patients with hepatic failure.
sleep·safe
Automated peritoneal dialysis system offering the full range of peritoneal dialysis options and a maximum of safety and comfort for the patient, physician and nursing staff.
stay·safe
Biocompatible, safe and environmentally-friendly peritoneal dialysis system using Biofine as well as PIN and DISC technology, i.e. without the need for breaking cones and clamps.
UltraCare
Innovative and integrated treatment concept in Fresenius Medical Care’s North American dialysis clinics combining, for example, the On-line Clearance Monitor, ultrapure dialysis fluid and the use of disposable highflux Polysulfone dialyzers.
Ultraflux
Filters for acute dialysis treatment.
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