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US issues patent for wearable artificial kidney
The United States Patent Office has issued a patent to Victor Gura, MD, FASN, for a wearable artificial kidney, and the nephrologist said he wants to begin a clinical trial later this year to test the third-generation device.
Baxter receives FDA clearance for ‘artificial kidney’ dialysis machine
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Baxter for its portable hemodialysis machine, titled Artificial Kidney 98. The machine is already used in 90 countries, according to a press release.
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KidneyX offers $10 million in prizes for artificial kidney development
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the American Society of Nephrology are offering up to $10 million in prizes for innovations in artificial kidney development.
Speaker: Patient preferences can aid FDA in advancing new dialysis devices
A speaker at the virtual Innovations in Dialysis: Expediting Advances Symposium discussed how patient-preference information can be used by the FDA in making regulatory decisions on devices designed for patients with kidney failure.
‘Back to the future’: Speaker discusses need for innovation in dialysis
The goal of kidney replacement therapy must be helping patients to “live their lives as if they were free from disease to the extent possible,” according to a speaker at the virtual Innovations in Dialysis: Expediting Advances Symposium.
AWAK raises $40 million to continue research on portable PD device
AWAK Technologies raised $40 million to continue development of its wearable peritoneal dialysis device, which has received a breakthrough designation from the FDA.
Wearable and implantable devices show potential for kidney failure, but more work needed
In a recently published article, researchers provided an overview of ambulatory hemodialysis devices, which they suggest “offer the potential for self-care treatment outside the clinical setting as well as frequent and prolonged sessions.” However, they argued that ongoing efforts related to technological improvements and safety are required before implementation.
FDA awards contract to Kidney Health Initiative to study patient preferences for kidney devices
The FDA has awarded a contract to the Kidney Health Initiative for a 3-year project that aims to measure patient preferences and risk tolerance for the creation of novel, renal replacement therapy devices. According to a press release, the project responds to Advancing American Kidney Health, which calls for surveys gauging patient preferences for kidney failure treatments.
Trial results positive for AWAK-PD device in Japan
An 11-year development cycle with an artificial kidney device using an approach similar to PD therapy has been successful in Japan, according to a speaker here.
Researchers develop ideas for improving access for the artificial kidney
Development of a 24-hour access for patients who want to use a portable, wearable or implantable kidney was an important topic here.
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