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The Allient dialysis system.

Stephen R Ash1

  • 1HemoCleanse Inc., 3601 Sagamore Parkway North, Lafayette, IN 47904, USA. sash@hemocleanse.com

Seminars in Dialysis
|March 27, 2004
PubMed
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The Allient dialysis system offers safe and easy treatments outside traditional units, using a sorbent column and advanced blood flow monitoring for home or ICU use.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Nephrology Technology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Dialysis treatments are typically confined to specialized units.
  • Portable and safe dialysis solutions are needed for intensive care units (ICU) and home settings.
  • Existing systems often require complex water purification and extensive training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Allient dialysis system, designed for decentralized dialysis.
  • To highlight the technological innovations enabling safe and practical dialysis outside traditional units.
  • To assess the potential of the Allient system for ICU and home dialysis.

Main Methods:

  • The Allient system utilizes a sorbent column for dialysate regeneration from tap water.
  • It incorporates the Pulsar Blood Movement System with ultrasonic flow monitors for precise blood flow control.

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  • A disposable blood tubing and dialysate circuit is employed, negating the need for machine sterilization.

    • Main Results:

    • The sorbent column provides ultrapure dialysate using only 6 liters of tap water, eliminating complex water purification.
    • The Pulsar Blood Movement System ensures consistent blood flow with minimized pressure alarms.
    • The disposable circuit design simplifies operation and enhances safety by removing sterilization requirements.

    Conclusions:

    • The Allient system significantly enhances the practicality of dialysis in ICU and home environments.
    • It reduces training requirements for healthcare professionals and caregivers.
    • The system's design prioritizes safety and ease of use for decentralized dialysis.