Table 1 Characteristics of the investigated dialysersa.

From: Retention of beneficial molecules and coagulation factors during haemodialysis and haemodiafiltration

Dialyser brand name

Membrane

Membrane polymer

Treatment modality

Surface area (m2)

Fibre ID/weight (µm) ± 2%

Water permeability (mL/m2 * h * mmHg) ± 5%

Theranova 500

MCO

PES/PVP

HD mode

2.0

180/35

636

Polyflux 210 H

High flux

PES/PVP

HD and HDF modes

2.1

215/50

312

FX CorDiax 800

High flux

PSu/PVP

HDF mode

2.0

200/45

276

  1. HD, haemodialysis; HDF, haemodiafiltration; MCO, medium cut-off PES, polyethersulfone; PSu, polysulfone; PVP, polyvinylpyrrolidone.
  2. aSurface areas stated are as listed in published data sheets, fibre dimensions measured for 20 fibres in one filter and water permeability (as flow of purified water at a given transmembrane pressure per membrane surface at 37 ± 1 °C) measured for 6 filters.
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