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Plasma separator Plasmaflo OP.

Noriko Hirata1, Yasumasa Shizume, Jun-ichi Shirokaze

  • 1Development and Scientific Affairs Department, Asahi Medical Co., Ltd, Tokyo, Japan. hirata.nb@om.asahi-kasei.co.jp

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis : Official Peer-Reviewed Journal of the International Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy
|August 19, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Polyethylene and polysulfone membranes are used for plasma separation in Japan. The Plasmaflo OP device with a polyethylene membrane demonstrates excellent performance and safety for therapeutic plasmapheresis.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Medical Engineering
  • Renal Medicine

Background:

  • Polyethylene and polysulfone membranes are increasingly utilized for plasma separation in Japan.
  • The Plasmaflo OP, featuring a polyethylene membrane, is a key device in this field.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current applications and performance of polyethylene and polysulfone membranes in plasma separation.
  • To highlight the efficacy and safety of the Plasmaflo OP device.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of existing data on membrane performance in plasma separation.
  • Review of clinical applications and reimbursement for therapeutic plasmapheresis in Japan.

Main Results:

  • Polyethylene membranes, produced via melt spinning, exhibit a sponge-like symmetric structure.

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  • The Plasmaflo OP device shows excellent performance and safety for plasma separation.
  • Over 20 indications for therapeutic plasmapheresis are reimbursed in Japan.

    • Conclusions:

    • Polyethylene membranes are effective for plasma separation, with the Plasmaflo OP device being a prime example.
    • The widespread reimbursement of therapeutic plasmapheresis indicates a significant clinical need.
    • Future advancements in membrane design are anticipated for new indications and improved methodologies.