Sorbent Dialysis 

Sorbent Dialysis System

The sorbent system is a regenerated, fully enclosed dialysate delivery system.  This system uses a 5-layered disposable sorbent cartridge.  This cartridge contains absorbents such as, activated carbon and zirconium phosphate to remove solutes and electrolytes.

Used dialysate flows from the dialyzer to the cartridge, removing the waste.  The dialysate becomes regenerated consisting essentially of sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, carbon dioxide, and water.  Then the infusate system adds calcium, magnesium, and potassium, thus resulting in the regenerate dialysate for re-circulation to the dialyzer.

Dialysis System

The sorbent system uses an accurate automatic control of the ultra-filtration rate and determination of total ultra filtrate is removed.  This is accomplished by consistently measuring the total amount of fluid in the system.  The computer then uses this information to adjust the negative pressure applied on the dialyzer membrane in order to achieve weight loss at the rate specified by the operator.

Water Requirements

This system uses only 6 liters of water and does not require a constant water supply or drain hose. Therefore, eliminating upgrades to your current plumbing.  Almost any potable water supply can be used.

Dialyzers Used

This system can use any current dialyzer marked “negative pressure” (hollow fiber and parallel plate) with an ultra filtration index between 1.0 ml/hr/mmHg and 10.0 ml/hr/mmHg.