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The ClearFlux™ Dialyzer Reprocessing System is indicated for the reprocessing of polysulfone-based high-flux dialyzers for reuse, for preprocessing the dialyzers prior to their assignment to patients for first use, and for tracking the reprocessed dialyzer for use only by the patient to whom the dialyzer was initially assigned. The steps used in reprocessing hemodialyzers with the ClearFlux™ System include: (1) pre-cleaning, (2) cleaning, (3) rinsing, (4) volume and leak testing, and (5) disinfecting the dialyzers in accordance with the "AAMI Recommended Practice for Reuse of Hemodialyzers." The ClearFlux™ System performs the patented in-situ two-phase cleaning cycle during reprocessing, which recovers the total cell volume and the clearance of small and middle molecules of the dialyzers to levels that are approximately equivalent to those of new dialyzers. The ClearFlux™ Dialyzer Reprocessing System is also indicated for performing record keeping of the dialyzer processing operation. The ClearFlux™ Dialyzer Reprocessing System is indicated to be used only with the ClearFlux Formula™ cleaning solution.

The ClearFlux™ Dialyzer Reprocessing System includes hardware and software designed to preprocess dialyzers before their first use by patients, to assign preprocessed dialyzers to patients, and to reprocess the dialyzer for reuse by the same patient to whom the dialyzer was originally assigned. The ClearFlux™ System employs the Novaflux patented two-phase flow cleaning process which is to be used only with the ClearFlux Formula™ (Cleaning Solution) in reprocessing reusable polysulfone-based high-flux dialyzers, and recovers the total cell volume (TCV) and the clearance of small and middle molecules of the dialyzers to levels that are approximately equivalent to those of new dialyzers. The ClearFlux™ Dialyzer Reprocessing System consists of the following hardware and software components: the ClearFlux™ Machine(s), which performs the actual processing of the dialyzer; the ClearFlux™ Records Management System (CRMS), a patient-dialyzer tracking software loaded onto a System Computer to manage dialyzer reprocessing and reuse; a System Computer; a wireless hub for communication between the ClearFlux™ Machine(s) and the CRMS on the System Computer; a bar code reader to maintain identification of the dialyzers, the ClearFlux™ Machine(s), and the users of the System (e.g., technicians, administrators); a label printer to print the labels for the dialyzers, as well as to print the bar codes for the dialyzers. the users, and the ClearFlux™ Machine(s); a report printer; and an oil-less air compressor with a HEPA filter to provide the filtered airflow necessary for the operation of the ClearFlux™ Machine(s). The ClearFlux™ Dialyzer Reprocessing System (with one System Computer loaded with the CRMS software) can operate and track the dialyzer reprocessing operations of up to 12 ClearFlux™ Machines. The chemicals used by the ClearFlux™ System include: Peracetic Acid Disinfectant used in the preprocessing and reprocessing of the dialyzers and in the daily and weekly disinfection of the fluid pathways of the ClearFlux™ Machine(s); the ClearFlux Formula™, a proprietary cleaning solution used exclusively in the ClearFlux™ Dialyzer Reprocessing System and in the weekly cleaning of the fluid pathways of the ClearFlux™ Machine(s); and optionally, Formula 409 NF for the weekly cleaning of the fluid pathways of the ClearFlux™ Machine(s).

To aid in the cleaning of the headers, header spaces, and header caps of multiple-use hemodialyzers prior to an approved reprocessing procedure for reusable hemodialyzers.

The ASSIST Header Cleaner™ is a one-piece device used to assist with the manual cleaning of headers in reusable hemodialyzers. One end of the ASSIST unit is inserted and attached to the arterial blood port on the header cap. The other end of the ASSIST unit is connected to a supply of reverse osmosis water. Jets of RO water are sprayed inside of the header to break up and clear away any debris, including clotted blood, in the header space. The dialyzer is manually turned along its longitudinal axis during this process to allow the water jets to contact all side surfaces of the header. This operation is repeated on the venous end where, besides cleaning, the water is used to flush the blood/debris/water mixture from the arterial end of the dialyzer. The dialyzer is flipped again and the process is repeated for a second time at the arterial end to flush away any blood/debris/water mixture from the venous end of the dialyzer.

SteriChek® Glutaraldehyde Reagent Strips provide a convenient means of testing the concentration of Glutaraldehyde in dialyzer disinfecting solutions. The test is not intended to replace microbiological tests or quantitative determinations of concentrations of stock solutions of Glutaraldehyde. The test may be used on a random sample of reprocessed dialyzers in order to document the presence of the agent during storage. SteriChek® Glutaraldehyde Reagent Strips do not measure residual levels of Glutaraldehyde

The device is made up of a 0.20 inch square light red reagent pad that has been chemically treated to test the concentration of Glutaraldehyde in solutions for disinfecting dialyzers used in Hemodialysis. The pad is affixed to one end of a 3.25 inch by 0.20 inch white opaque polystyrene strip.

Minntech Corporation's RenaClean™ SH Dialyzer Cleaning System is used to facilitate the cleaning of blood and other debris from multiple-use hollow fiber dialyzers, prior to being reprocessed on a Renatron® Dialyzer Reprocessing System.

The Renaclean SH Dialyzer Cleaning System facilitates the cleaning and removal of blood and other debris from multiple-use hollow fiber dialyzers prior to reprocessing on a Renatron® Dialyzer Reprocessing System. The stand-alone countertop system utilizes ANSI/AAMI quality water and a pre-diluted sodium hypochlorite solution. The operator, through the use of a membrane switch front panel, controls the Renaclean SH Dialyzer Cleaning System. Operators have the following cycle choices: High Flux dialyzer clean, Low Flux dialyzer clean and System Sanitize.

The MAKY 21.1 is indicated for use in automating the in-vitro rinsing, cleaning, testing and disinfection of hollow fiber type hemodialyzers in accordance with the AAMI Recommended Practice for Reuse of Hemodialyzers when such automation is chosen for use by a prescribing physician. It is also indicated for record keeping of these functions.

The MAKY 21.1 Dialyzer Reprocessing System is designed and manufactured to reprocess standard, high efficiency, and high flux hollow-fiber dialyzers. Each type of dialyzer can be processed by one of two pre-programmed cycles, or by a custom cycle configured by HDC Maquinolas, LLC. Custom cycles meet the same minimum requirements as the pre-programmed cycles. The MAKY 21.1 may be configured to utilize one of two approved cleaning agents (peracetic acid, bleach), and one of three approved disinfection agents (peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde). The MAKY 21.1 will automatically dilute the cleaning and disinfection agents, with the exception of glutaraldehyde, which must be diluted by the user.

The Amuchina Automatic Reprocessing Machine (ARM) is a device designed for both (a) reprocessing hemodialyzers for reuse, and (b) preprocessing hemodialyzers prior to first use. Reprocessed hemodialyzer will be reused on the same patient on who originally used the hemodialyzer. Both the reprocessing and preprocessing procedures use peracetic acid/hydrogen peroxide based disinfectant.

The Amuchina ARM Automatic [Dialyzer] Reprocessing Machine is a stand alone device designed for the automated reprocessing of hemodialyzers for reuse and for the pre-processing of hemodialyzers prior to first use. The ARM Unit has 4 stations which can sequentially process up to 4 dialyzers at one time. The ARM Unit has no direct or indirect patient contact. The ARM Unit uses a peracetic acid/hydrogen peroxide based disinfectant as both a cleaning solution and a disinfectant. The disinfectant concentrate is diluted to the inuse strength with AAMI quality water. When reprocessing dialyzers, the ARM Unit uses the following cycles: Rinse, Cleaning, Flush, Volume & Leak Test, and Disinfection. When pre-processing dialvzers, the following cycles are used: Flush, Volume & Leak Test (only if instructed for by the user), and Disinfection. For regularly scheduled maintenance, the ARM Unit has the following system cycles: System Rinse, System Disinfect, and System Self Test. Other cycles which are included in the ARM Unit include: Prime Pump for priming the chemical pump with the disinfecting agent, Line Volume Calibration for use in determining the total cell volume of the dialyzer, and System Void to purge fluids from the circuits prior to moving the machine. The ARM Unit incorporates the feature of including a patient photograph on the dialyzer label, thus reducing the possibility of reused dialyzers being used on the wrong patient.

Amukin-D is a chlorine-based, high-level disinfectant for reprocessing hemodialyzers.

Amukin-D is a chlorine-based, high-level disinfectant for reprocessing hemodialyzers.

Minntech Corporation's RenaClear™ Dialyzer Cleaning System is used to facilitate the cleaning of blood and other debris from multiple-use hollow fiber dialyzers prior to being reprocessed in an approved dialyzer reprocessing program.

The RenaClear™ Dialyzer Cleaning System facilitates the cleaning and removal of blood and other debris from multiple-use hollow fiber dialyzers prior to an institutions approved dialyzer reprocessing program. The stand-alone countertop system is equipped with two header cleaners that attach to the blood ports of a dialyzer. The header cleaners have a retractable, rotating, directional needle jet that will inject a water/air mixture into the dialyzer header and blood pathway. Simultaneously the dialyzer dialysate compartment and the exterior of the dialyzer fibers will be pressurized water to achieve reverse ultrafiltration. The operator, through the use of a membrane switch front panel, controls the RenaClear™ Dialyzer Cleaning System. Operators have the following cycle choices: Dialyzer clean, system clean, system sanatize and system rinse.

Micro-X Potency Test Strips are intended for use as a semi-quantitative test of the presence of peracetic acid in dialyzers after reprocessing. This device may be used with all peroxyacetic/peracetic acid germicides used in the reprocessing of dialyzers as part of an established quality assurance program.

Micro X Potency Test Strips are approximately 0.25" x 2.0" packaged 100strips /container. The strips are labeled for use in Reprocessing Hemodialyzers. Micro Xen Potency Test Strips are impregnated with an indicator solution which is activated by the presence of peracetic acid. The reaction results in a color change of the indicator which provides visual confirmation of the presence of peracetic acid.

SteriChek™ Residual Peroxide Reagent Strips provide a convenient means for measuring the concentration of peroxide remaining in water being used to rinse out dialysate lines and dialyzers following disinfection with peroxide/peracetic acid.

The device is made up of a 0.20 square inch off-white reagent pad that is chemically treated to detect peroxide in water. The pad is affixed to one end of a 3.25 inch by 0.20 inch white opaque polystyrene strip.