Renal Solutions Inc. received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to market their Allient dialysis device in the US. From the company’s website:
The Allient System utilizes innovative, sorbent-based dialysis technology to deliver the easiest, most convenient therapy options for acute and chronic renal failure. The readily transportable system utilizes only six liters (1 1/2 gallons) of drinking water for one treatment. This unique system enables high quality therapy and improved patient outcomes in a virtually unlimited range of treatment environments.
Note: Most dialysis devices use around eight gallons of water.
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