Safety and Performance Evidence
HDx therapy delivers meaningful and relevant innovation for dialysis patients.
Safety and Performance Evidence
When creating internal filtration through HDx therapy and MCO membrane, the permeability of the MCO Theranova membrane for endotoxins is not significantly different vs low-flux, high-flux, and high cut-off membranes.9
Importance of Safety and Performance
Reduced levels of uremic solutes might indicate a reduced degree of uremic toxicity. Evaluation can be made in vivo and/or in vitro and is assessed over the course of a single treatment.
Primary clinical studies illuminate the benefits of HDx therapy enabled by Theranova
Weiner DE et al. Efficacy and safety of expanded hemodialysis with the Theranova 400 dialyzer: A randomized controlled trial.
Theranova dialyzer provides significant and superior removal of conventional/large middle molecules compared to conventional hemodialysis while retaining stable albumin levels.3
Krishnasamy R et al. A trial evaluating mid out-off value membrane clearance of albumin and light chains in hemodialysis patients (REMOVAL-HD): a safety device study.
Theranova dialyzer efficiently removes middle molecules up to 45 kDa, such as lambda-FLC, while maintaining stable serum albumin levels, with only 0.7g/L decline in overall serum concentrations.1
Bunch A et al. Medium cut-off dialyzers in a large population of hemodialysis patients in Colombia: COREXH Registry.
Theranova dialyzer is safe and preserves serum albumin levels within the normal range among patients undergoing expanded hemodialysis (HDx).5
Kirsch AH, et al. Performance of hemodialysis with novel medium cut-off dialyzers.
Theranova provides efficient removal of large middle molecule uremic toxins compared to traditional high flux membranes used during high-flux hemodialysis and hemodiafiltration, with limited albumin between 1 and 4g per treatment.2
Belmouaz M et al. Comparison of Hemodialysis with Medium Cut-Off Dialyzer and On-Line Hemodiafiltration on the Removal of Small and Middle-Sized Molecules.
This study is the first evaluating efficacy and safety of MCO membrane with the new-generation Theranova-500 dialyzer in HD over a 6-month period, showing similar removal for small molecules, β-2 microglobulin and myoglobin when compared to ol-HDF, with good tolerance profile and without modification of nutritional status.6
Wolley M, Jardine M, Hutchison CA. Exploring the clinical relevance of providing increased removal of large middle molecules.
Theranova dialyzer improves removal of middle-molecule uremic toxins that have been linked to the development of chronic inflammation, CVD, and other dialysis related comorbidities; this may result in improved patient outcomes.7
Ronco C and Clark WR. Hemodialysis membranes.
Theranova dialyzer features an increased pore density with tight pore-size distribution, enhancing ultra-filtration and permeability via a steep sieving-curve — resulting in clearance of larger uremic toxins, while retaining essential proteins.8
Boschetti-de-Fierro A et al. MCO membranes: enhanced selectivity in high-flux class.
Tailored pore sizes of the Theranova dialyzer membranes promote removal of an expanded range of uremic toxins, while ensuring retention of albumin. The unique design of MCO membrane allows for a filtration profile that’s closer to the natural kidney.4
Schepers E et al. Assessment of the association between increasing membrane pore size and endotoxin permeability using a novel experimental dialysis set-up.
The present experiments demonstrate that, when using a 4-fold overload of endotoxin, the use of larger pore membranes, medium cut-off and HCO, is likely safe from that regard. Indeed, in none of the experiments, biological activation of the inflammatory system was observed. The MCO Theranova membrane maintains the same endotoxin retention as other high-flux membranes.9
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Reference library
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HDx Therapy Evidence Compendium
On-going research and clinical reporting are an integral part of the HDx therapy journey. Explore the the expanding evidence related to HDx therapy enabled by Theranova dialyzer that nephrologists around the world continue to generate.
HDx Therapy Brochure
Here you can find the HDx therapy brochure with more information about prescribing HDx therapy for your hemodialysis patients.
HDx Therapy Specification Sheets
Here you can find the detailed profiles of Theranova dialyzers.
Important Safety Information
Theranova dialyzers are indicated for treatment of chronic and acute renal failure by hemodialysis.
*Do not use Theranova dialyzers in HDF or HF mode.
For safe and proper use of this device, please refer to Instructions for Use.
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