Dialyzer

Dialyzers for Hemodialysis

Dialyzers are single-patient filters used in every hemodialysis session to clean the blood of patients with kidney failure. This category brings together hollow fiber dialyzers from brands such as Nipro, Fresenius, Dora, Lepu, Polymed, Wego and Vital, along with specialty filters for hemoperfusion and plasma separation. Dialysis units and hospitals can compare options by flux, model and pack size in one place.

What Is a Dialyzer?

A dialyzer, also spelled dialyser and sometimes called a hemodialyzer or dialysis filter, is the filter that does the work of the kidneys during hemodialysis. It contains a semipermeable membrane that removes waste products, excess fluid and electrolytes from the blood. Because it performs this filtering role outside the body, a dialyzer is often described as an artificial kidney.

How Does a Dialyzer Work?

During treatment, blood flows from the patient through the...