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HDCN News Archive -- Water / Machines / Technologists |
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| M16 |
Heparin-coated thoracic drainage catheters being recalled because of OSCS contamination. |
| M16 |
Is on-line hemodiafiltration finally coming to the U.S.? |
| M16 |
MIT research team crafts films resistant to bacterial adhesion. |
| M15 |
AFP Pharma raises price of heparin. Cost of a typical dialysis treatment will go up by a half-dollar. |
| M12 |
U.S. Health Secretary: Chinese heparin now should be safe. |
| A30 |
Robotic wheelchair uses lasers to dock with cars. |
| A30 |
Silver nanoparticles may be harmful to the environment if allowed to enter waste water system. |
| A29 |
UCLA hospital employee charged with selling medical record info on celebrities to news outlet; may face 10 years in prison. |
| A29 |
Families, CEOs, to testify before Congress on tainted heparin. |
| A28 |
New JAMA study to highlight CV risk of blood substitutes; FDA under renewed pressure. |
| A23 |
MIT led teams unravel heparin deaths mystery |
| A23 |
NEJM paper (full text) describes mechanism of how oversulfated chondroitin sulfate can cause anaphylaxis. |
| A22 |
FDA approves compact heart assist device from Thoratec. |
| A21 |
FDA: Guidance issued for abbreviated 510K applications for blood tubing sets. |
| A21 |
FDA: Guidance issued regarding IDEs for nocturnal hemodialysis. |
| A19 |
Canada bans all plastic baby bottles containing bisphenol A. Will the U.S. follow? |
| A17 |
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) linked to formaldehyde exposure. |
| A14 |
Cannulation of AV fistula: Web CME program by Fistula First.org |
| A07 |
Fresenius announces appeal of Baxter touch-screen patent infringement case, develops a back-up interface design. |
| A06 |
Fresenius loses patent suit brought by Baxter - ordered to stop selling its 2000K dialysis machines in U.S. by Jan 2009. |
| A03 |
Court rejects U.S. Patent Office's new rules limiting the number of claims. |
| M25 |
European nations recall heparin; safety of alternative heparin supply called into question. |
| M10 |
Hepatitis cluster prompts Nevada-wide inspection of outpatient surgery units. |
| M09 |
AP probe find very low concentrations of many drugs in drinking water. |
| M07 |
German firm (Rotexmedica) recalling heparin with China link due to allergic reactions. |
| M06 |
Kidney Community Emergency Response Coalition website |
| M06 |
Fresenius invests 36 million euro to increase production of dialyzer components. |
| M04 |
JASN: Humes' tubular assist device lowers mortality in AKI. |
| M04 |
Magnetic levitation gives computer users sense of touch. |
| F28 |
Baxter recalls remaining lots of heparin. |
| F23 |
New techniques for detecting air bubbles in blood vessels. |
| F21 |
Coated silica particles filter out bacteria, viruses, and toxins from water. |
| F21 |
Computer technology allows fourth grader to participate in class virtually while on dialysis at the Cleveland Clinic. |
| F20 |
Supreme Court decision shields medical device makers from lawsuits. |
| F12 |
Baxter provides update on heparin reactions. |
| F12 |
Allergic reactions associated with Baxter heparin may lead to shortage |
| F11 |
Baxter halts production of multidose heparin vials due to allergic reactions; FDA urges caution in using existing stocks. |
| F04 |
CDC ongoing investigation into heparin anaphylactoid reactions summarized in MMWR |
| J29 |
Update: FDA warning on Serratia marcescens contamination of pre-filled heparin syringes. |
| J28 |
More info about the Baxter recall of 1,000 IU/ml heparin vials due to anaphylactoid reactions. |
| J25 |
Update on Baxter heparin recall - one death may have resulted from first-use type anaphylactic symptoms. |
| J19 |
FDA: First-use syndrome type symptoms due to heparin result in recall of heparin as a precaution (from Baxter). |
| J10 |
CDC requesting information about possible anaphylactic reactions (pediatric) |
| D27 |
FDA approves synthetic starch-based volume expander fluid. |
| D26 |
FDA: Nationwide recall of pre-filled heparin syringes due to Serratia contamination |
| D15 |
Link to Lancet paper describing prototype and initial testing of wearable artificial kidney. |
| D14 |
Initial patient proof-of-concept testing of wearable kidney prototype prompts news stories. |
| D12 |
ESRD Network of Texas warns against bacterial buildup in stored vinegar used to descale hemodialysis machines. |
| D10 |
Groundwater contamination with mercury and cadmium in Punjab leading to kidney disease. |
| N29 |
Rockwell Medical raises 13 million dollars in new funding. |
| N29 |
Fresenius Medical Care acquires Renal Solutions for up to 190 million dollars. |
| N29 |
New improved reverse osmosis membranes using inserted water channels. |
| N02 |
FDA: Notice about hazards of cleaning electronic-containing medical equipment with disinfectants. |
| N01 |
Redsense medical gets FDA approval to sell blood loss detection device in the U.S. |
| O29 |
FDA: New guidance recommendations for medical device tracking. |
| O26 |
Legislation aims to require disclosure of implantable medical device prices paid by hospitals. |
| O25 |
AAMI to issue TIR34 - a new guidance document for water quality for reprocessed devices. |
| O23 |
Renal Solutions gets FDA 510k clearance for advanced sorbent dialysis machine enabling higher dialysate flow rates. |
| O16 |
Hemodiafiltration in the United States? Nephros initiates clinical trial of enabling equipment. |
| O08 |
Cleveland Clinic scores 3.2 million dollar NIH grant to develop implantable bioartificial kidney |
| A28 |
Baxter's recent success attributed to focus on science |
| A27 |
Renal Solutions signs agreement with Dr. David Humes' company to develop next-generation portable dialysis device. |
| A22 |
Very preliminary data is encouraging on the use of aluminum for nanoporous membranes. |
| A06 |
Baxter announces collaboration with Dean Kamen's company DEKA and HHD, LLC to develop home dialysis system |
| J25 |
Quebec's lakes showing increased blue-green algae growth - phosphorus from fertilizers may be responsible. |
| J28 |
EDTNA/ERCA Journal Club (link) |
| J05 |
NxStage announces agreement to acquire Medisystems |
| M16 |
Nephros to initiate clinical trials in U.S. of an on-line HDF module and mid-dilution filter. |
| A17 |
FDA considers implementing user fees for medical device makers to speed review process. |
| A17 |
Researchers develop an electrical current - pH based method of bacteria crowd control |
| A05 |
AAMI published revised standard for water treament for dialysis. |
| A02 |
Cantel Medical Acquires GE Dialysis Water Business |
| A01 |
Megahype about nanopores. |
| M30 |
FDA warns on dangerous hemodialysis catheter disconnections. |
| M27 |
New blood thinner may work without bleeding risk |
| M16 |
Phthalate exposure linked to metabolic syndrome |
| M02 |
FDA warns about potential impact of change in calendar onset of daylight savings time on medical devices. |
| M02 |
Chloramine not as effective as chlorine in protecting drinking water. |
| F19 |
New ultrathin membrane raises hopes for microdialysis devices |
| J29 |
Nephros gets conditional FDA approval to test hemodiafiltration module in the US |
| J17 |
New handbook by LWW teaches the basics of dialysis to doctors and nurses. |
| D29 |
Spiky surface coating kills bacteria. |
| D27 |
FDA: Dr. Kessler to Chair Global Task Force for Harmonization of Medical Device Practices |
| D19 |
NKUDIC reports that percent of patients using fistulas in the U.S. has climbed from 30 to 42%. |
| D16 |
FDA action pumps up Baxter |
| D12 |
FDA campaigns against use of quinine for conditions other than malaria; cautions against use of quinine for leg cramps. |
| D06 |
Int Soc for Hemodialysis to present its trailblazer award to Dr. Lee Henderson at the 2007 ADC meeting. |
| N28 |
Researchers give robotic surgery tools a sense of touch. |
| N26 |
HDCN: Search index updated for audiofiles, slide/audio talks, articles, and abstracts |
| N10 |
Nanorust clears arsenic from drinking water. |
| N09 |
US FDA will be strenghtening its postmarket program to monitor medical device safety. |
| O25 |
Rockwell gets Canadian patent for dry acid dialysate concentrate |
| O25 |
FDA device director Schulz talks to Congress about reuse of SUDs. |
| O06 |
Nephros gets grant to develop water purification system for U.S. Marine Corps. |
| S25 |
FDA publishes rule for validation data requirement for reused single-use devices. |
| S21 |
Siemens to supply RO water treatment units throughout China. |
| S19 |
Fresenius-built home dialysis machine alleged to have caused fatal home fire in lawsuit. |
| S11 |
Canadian home dialysis patients seek rebate for water, electricity costs. |
| S11 |
Bacterial conversation stoppers may block formation of biofilm |
| A28 |
DaVita amends supply agreement with Gambro because of import ban. |
| A24 |
Ohio research study ways of removing microcystins (blue algae toxins) from Lake Erie water. |
| A09 |
FDA seeks comments on use of identifier system for medical devices |
| J30 |
Recycling medical devices raises concerns |
| J26 |
Power outages in St. Louis create concern for dialysis patients. |
| J19 |
Baxter loses dialysis machine patent infringement case against Fresenius. |
| A19 |
Rockwell gets European patent for dialysate iron delivery product. |
| A13 |
FDA announces public meeting focusing on regulation of nanotechnology |
| A13 |
NxStage tap water purification device gets FDA ok for marketing. |
| A03 |
Bleach is best to disinfect against C. difficile; other disinfectants induce spore formation. |
| M08 |
Minntech's Lee Fischbach: In Memoriam |
| F20 |
High aluminum levels linked to multiple sclerosis. |
| F05 |
Preventing hemolysis with Meridia blood tubing by avoiding kinking. |
| J21 |
FDA announces new program to monitor safety of medical devices. |
| J19 |
Tufts nephrologist Dr. Klemens Meyer wins award from US National Kidney Foundation. |
| J18 |
Rockwell Medical Technologies gets rights to market vitamin- and carnitine-supplemented dialysate. |
| J13 |
Rockwell sells 13 M of dialysate concentrate to Latin America in a large supply order. |
| J12 |
Monitoring your dialysis water treatment system (.pdf) - by Northwest Renal Networks |
| D26 |
Diabetes, CHF home patient monitors taking off in the UK. |
| D26 |
Need a used medical device? Try Ebay. |
| D20 |
Allergic reactions from drug-eluting stents |
| D17 |
FDA news release on bloodline kinking problems with Baxter Meridian machines. |
| D13 |
Baxter recalls dialysis machines due to possible blood tubing kinks. |
| D08 |
No one injured in acid spill in dialysis clinic. |
| N24 |
San Diego to use chlorine "shock" treatment to clear biofilm in its water system |
| N10 |
Rockwell Medical Q3 report: sales increase 75% |
| N09 |
The wearable artificial kidney - pie in the sky or pie on the table? |
| O27 |
South Florida power outages hamper treatment of dialysis patients. |
| O26 |
ASN Renal Week 2005 abstracts now available on-line. |
| O09 |
AJKD: USRDS confirms absence of reuse survival effect as of 2000-2001. |
| O06 |
Serum amyloid P protein sticks to medical devices, initiates immune response. |
| S21 |
EDTNA journal club: Venous needle dislodgement during hemodialysis. |
| S09 |
Double-membrane dialysis system uses nanotech to control pore size. |
| S07 |
High aluminum levels now rare in United States patients |
| A19 |
Massive cryptosporidium outbreak (1500 people) linked to water park storage tank |
| A19 |
Cochrane group review suggests benefits of synthetic membranes not yet proven. |
| A16 |
Gambro issues safety alert: Overriding Prisma excessive UF alarm is dangerous. |
| J28 |
Phthalates induce lupus in genetically-predisposed mice. |
| J28 |
Baxter recalls Home Choice Automated PD machine due to grounding problem. |
| J22 |
Baxter to stop making HD equipment; will distribute Gambro products. |
| J11 |
Microcystis algae getting worse in Lake Erie, Sandusky bay near Toledo. |
| J28 |
FlowMedica device permits infusion of fenoldopam directly into renal arteries. |
| J22 |
Renal Solutions' sorbent dialysis system gets FDA clearance. |
| J17 |
Nephros gets FDA OK to market mid-dilution HDF filter in the United States. |
| J10 |
Phthalates accumulate to high levels in infants in neonatal ICUs |
| J10 |
New type of filter traps bioaerosols from infected water. |
| J08 |
Dialysis technician training school opens in San Francisco area. |
| J07 |
FMC: Fresenius unveils new 5008 HD-HDF machine ýn Istanbul. |
| J07 |
FMC: European registry data shows 35% lower death risk wýth hemodiafiltration |
| J04 |
JASN Express: Crit-line blood volume monitoring fails to reduce hospitalizations |
| J04 |
Florida storm bill fails to deal with power outages in dialysis units. |
| M28 |
Phthalate exposure in pregnant women linked to infant genital defects. |
| M20 |
New telemedicine company treats patients by phone without seeing them. |
| M18 |
Rounds by robo-doc at London hospital. |
| M13 |
Naturally occurring nanovaults eyed as vehicles to deliver gene/turmor therapy. |
| M12 |
Rockwell Medical reports 30% increase in sales over Q1 last year. |
| M08 |
Pediatric telemedicine care becomes a reality in Rochester, NY. |
| M03 |
ASAIO to meet in Washington DC, June 9-11, 2005. |
| A29 |
Gambro hiring, expanding manufacturing, in Lakewood, CO. |
| A28 |
Gambro to make Polyflux dialyzers in Alabama. |
| A28 |
Prgrammable bacteria: Engineer turns bacterial colonies into living computers. |
| A26 |
Pyruvate may prevent brain damage after hypoglycemia in diabetics. |
| A24 |
Orlando dialysis unit workers overcome by fumes when cleaning up bleach spill. |
| A21 |
Fresenius acquires Haemotec - Canadian dialysate concentrate manufacturer. |
| A16 |
Audioclouds may help walking users interact with portable computers. |
| A15 |
Chemical linked to dialyzer reactions proves toxic in animal studies. |
| A14 |
Rockwell Medical Technologies, Inc. Secures $6.5 Million in Business |
| A02 |
Implanted brain chip allows paralyzed patients to interact with surroundings. |
| A01 |
FDA getting interested in follow-up after market studies for medical devices. |
| M17 |
Feds subpoena Baxter over dialysis filters. |
| M14 |
Using quorum sensing peptide blockers to inhibit bacterial biofilm formation. |
| M07 |
EPA tightens regulations about lead and copper in drinking water. |
| M01 |
Water warning for dialysis patients in Rio Hondo. |
| F15 |
Rockwell announces supply contracts with various dialysis providers. |
| F06 |
FDA renews contamination report regarding IV flush heparin syringes. |
| F06 |
Without PGA gook, S. epidermidis can't survive on implants. |
| F02 |
1 million dollar prize offered for system to remove arsenic from well water. |
| F01 |
FDA issues nationwde alert on heparin/saline preloaded syringes from IV Flush. |
| J22 |
Anti-bacterial additive widespread in U.S. waterways. |
| J18 |
HDI: Hemodialysis abstractst from Annual Dialysis Conference, 2004. |
| J14 |
Computer crash blamed for adverse effect on dialysis patient care. |
| J07 |
New types of microbes found in the saltiest of waters. |
| J04 |
Plastics component found to stimulate prostate cancer cells. |
| D28 |
ISBP abstracts from 2004 London meeting (pdf). |
| D22 |
JASN: Sodium gradient HD works when Na neutral with UF profiled as well. |
| D21 |
Plumbing code questioned for kidney dialysis machines. |
| D16 |
ANNA: Learning module, PPT files, CE on Hemodialysis |
| D05 |
Company in Portland developing new generation of dialysis machines. |
| D01 |
ISHD to host pre-conference to the ADC in Tampa, February 27, 2005. |
| N18 |
Want to prevent catheter biofilm? Get a diamond coating. |
| N12 |
Rockwell Med Technologies reports Q3 sales |
| O18 |
Toxic algae blooms with microcystins threaten Michigan lakes |
| O15 |
AAMI: Plumbing codes put dialysis patients at risk |
| O15 |
AAMI: Dialysis standards on CD |
| O06 |
Children's exposure to plasticizers (phthalates) linked to allergies, asthma |
| O05 |
City utilities accused of misconstruing lead levels in water supply |
| S20 |
CDC guidance: Dialyzing patients during a boil water advisory |
| S16 |
CMS: Public meeting on Novel Formulations of Dialysis Solutions - Sept. 27 |
| S15 |
Highly toxic iodoacids found in chloramine-treated water |
| A20 |
West Nile virus patients in Georgia may have been infected from dialysis machine |
| A18 |
NDT: FMC finds lower mortality after switching to single-use |
| J21 |
Vancouver: No trace of infection found due to faulty dialysis machines |
| J08 |
Alberta issues dialysis rules about premixed dialysis after potassium error. |
| J07 |
Mould-contaminated dialysis unit to be completely demolished |
| J30 |
Verdict on medical mixup of sodium / potassium in Calgary dialysis patients |
| J30 |
Asahi Medical to establish U.S. subsidiary |
| J28 |
CEO of Renal Solutions wins entrepreneur recognition award |
| J18 |
Contaminated transponder protectors found in Halifax |
| J17 |
More blood contamination in dialysis machines in Canada - Nova Scotia |
| J10 |
Baxter sends out global alert re proper procedures for its dialysis machines |
| J08 |
Signs of blood contamination found in British Columbia dialysis machines |
| J02 |
FDA revises guidance on reprocessing of single-use devices |
| J02 |
Lawsuits in California aim to prevent use of chloramine in water supply |
| A27 |
Renal Solutions raises $5M to help it develop new dialysis machine |
| A21 |
San Francisco Bay area completing switch from chlorine to chloramine |
| A17 |
Dr. Fred Shapiro, kidney pioneer, Minntech founder, dies |
| A09 |
April 7th FDA enforcement report: Asahi dialyzers; Baxter Meridian machines |
| A06 |
B. Braun launches new dialysis machine |
| M24 |
Medionics founder got started building dialysis machines |
| M20 |
Phthalate levels in people exposed to plasticizers high; sperm motility affected |
| M18 |
Full text (pdf) of Selenic et al paper in ICHE on sulfur compounds in RO water |
| M18 |
Epidemic exposure to volatile sulfur compounds in a dialysis unit |
| M11 |
Zebra mussels increase blue-green algae, microcystin levels
in lakes |
| F18 |
HDCN: Viral disease in Tx; Renal artery stenosis; Transplantation audiofiles |
| F18 |
HemoCleanse gets $1M bioterrorism grant |
| F14 |
Mouldy dialysis unit in Calgary to be remodeled |
| F04 |
San Francisco changes water disinfectant to chloramine |
| J08 |
Gambro shuts plants, ends Baxter co-op |
| D09 |
Fresenius produces more than 50 million dialyzers in 2003 |
| N28 |
Infections found at several Southern California dialysis units |
| N20 |
Biofilm antibiotic resistance may be susceptible to a genetic approach |
| N05 |
Some Clostridium and Proteus bacteria survive in slag dumps where pH = 12.8 |
| N01 |
Polysulfone membranes maintain their beta-2 clearance with peracetic acid reuse |
| O24 |
Asahi Kasei to triple output of artificial kidney devices |
| O02 |
FDA approves Renal Solutions new version of Redy sorbent cartridges |
| S22 |
New ultrafiltration device beneficial for congestive heart failure patients |
| A27 |
Segway's Dean Kamen invents water purification machine for developing countries |
| A26 |
Robodoc makes rounds at Johns Hopkins |
| A25 |
200 mL/min fluid flow by electro-osmosis with no moving parts! |
| A25 |
Wisonsin dialysis pioneer Donald Roth obituary |
| A18 |
Intake of plasticizers may be higher than assumed |
| A14 |
Bacterium found in hot undersea vents enjoys being autoclaved without ill effect |
| A12 |
Copper linked to Alzheimer's disease |
| A07 |
Unexplained liver failure in 5 dialysis patients in Japan |
| J30 |
Enzyme found in volcanic pools may lead to new sterilant to disable prions |
| J20 |
Blue-green algae supplement (spirulina) may be contamined with microcystins |
| J30 |
Singaporeans make synthetic version of Limulus (horseshoe crab) lysate enzyme |
| J25 |
Baxter gets FDA approval to market new Arena dialysis machine |
| J24 |
Baxter gets FDA approval to market ARENA dialysis system |
| J11 |
New CDC guidelines on dialysis unit water quality |
| J03 |
Pediatricians raise concerns about phthalates |
| M24 |
Duke University Hospital audit includes issues with dialysis water treatment |
| M20 |
Ammonia present in drinking water in Hammond, IN |
| M03 |
Toxin-producing blue-green algae found in Lake Erie |
| A26 |
Gambro Q1 profits beat forecasts |
| A17 |
More problems with mold-contaminated dialysis unit |
| A07 |
Repellant coating from mussels may have applications in dialysis tubing, stents |
| A02 |
Provide feedback to JCAHO on Safety Rec #3 impact on inpatient HD |
| M25 |
Bacteria may stick to thinks because of electrostatic charges |
| M24 |
Gambro to expand capacity to produce synthetic membrane dialyzers |
| M14 |
Rockwell signs medical supply contract with DaVita |
| M04 |
Gambro to focus on development of hemodialysis monitors |
| F27 |
New UV light system offers more reliable water disinfection |
| F21 |
ASAIO-ISAO Joint Conference, Jun 19, 2003 |
| F18 |
Dr. WIllem Kolf gets $500,000 engineering prize for artificial kidney invention |
| F01 |
CDC report on human exposure to toxic chemicals, incl. lead, phthalates |
| F01 |
New FDA initiative to facilitate review of new medical devices and products |
| J24 |
City water change from chlorine to chloramine can affect dialysis patients |
| D21 |
Baxter acquires Lederle: expands injectable drug portfolio and manufacturing |
| D14 |
Ultrasound shown to be an effective way of killing bacteria |
| D13 |
Water supply blamed for group illness at Kansas City dialysis clinic |
| D12 |
10
dialysis patients from a single clinic in Kansas City become seriously
ill |
| D10 |
Exposure to phthalates linked to sperm damage |
| D09 |
Hemametrics signs multiyear deal with RCG to supply hematocrit monitor |
| D03 |
Baxter to exit renal services business |
| N06 |
Rockwell, hemodialysis concentrate maker, announces large increase in Q3 sales |
| O16 |
Baxter says Croatia ends probe of criminal activity in dialysis deaths |
| O09 |
U.S. House backs fees to speed medical reviews |
| S24 |
Scribner recalls the early days of dialysis |
| S16 |
Power Point presentations from the FDA on reuse of single-use devices |
| S13 |
Baxter press release regarding dialysis deaths |
| S13 |
Text of FDA News release regarding dialysis deaths |
| S13 |
Baxter warning letter on Medisystems tubing: Kinks and Patient deaths |
| A12 |
Hemametrics granted clearance for urea measurement technology |
| A07 |
Rockwell (makes dialysate concentrates) Q2 sales up 18% |
| A07 |
RenalTech initiates U.S. clinical trial of BetaSorb(TM) device |
| J30 |
Fresenius reports Q2 results |
| J19 |
ERA/EDTA: Dialyzers remove heparin antibodies - maybe why HIT uncommon in ESRD |
| J08 |
Microbial contamination of hospital water supplies |
| J13 |
New biofilm reactor removes perchlorates, nitrates from contaminated groundwater |
| M09 |
Japan's Terumo to pass dialysis business to Asahi |
| M02 |
FDA recalls Wyeth 1,000 U/ml heparin vials |
| A19 |
Membranes that favor passage of large molecules over small developed |
| A04 |
Trihalomethanes: a new contaminant in chlorine-treated water |
| M27 |
European experts report on perfluorohydrocarbon-associated dialysis deaths |
| M26 |
Arsenic levels in well water linked to atherosclerosis |
| M14 |
Baxter to partner with PrisMedical to provide sterile water for home dialysis |