Nuwellis products
Aquadex SmartFlow System
The Aquadex SmartFlow System is FDA cleared to simply, safely, and precisely remove excess fluid (primarily salt and water) from patients suffering from fluid overload who have not responded to medical management, including diuretics. CLINICALLY PROVEN SOLUTION FOR TREATING FLUID OVERLOAD: Providers can specify and adjust the rate of fluid removed for each individual patient, resulting in a gradual reduction of excess fluid. Up to 500 mL per hour of excess fluid can be removed. Aquadex® therapy has been shown to have no significant clinical impact on blood pressure, heart rate, or the balance of electrolytes (e.g., sodium, potassium, etc.) in the body.1,2
Components
Aquadex Console
EASY TO OPERATE, SAFE TO USE: ?Adjustable fluid removal rates for customized therapy, Perform therapy through peripheral or central venous access, Highly automated with only one setting required to begin, Hematocrit sensor provides real-time measurement of % blood volume change, User defined hematocrit limit, SvO2 monitoring provides insights into tissue oxygen delivery
Aquadex Peripheral Catheter
Two independent 16 G lumens, 6 F reverse taper for smooth insertion, Coil reinforcement for enhanced kink resistance. The Aquadex SmartFlow System is indicated for: Continuous ultrafiltration therapy for temporary (up to 8 hours) or extended (longer than 8 hours in patients who require hospitalization) use in adult and pediatric patients weighing 20 kilograms or more whose fluid overload is unresponsive to medical management, including diuretics. All treatments must be administered by a healthcare provider, within an outpatient or inpatient clinical setting, under physician prescription, both of whom having received training in extracorporeal therapies.
Aquadex Blood Circuit Set
The Blood Circuit set is indicated for use with the Aquadex® Systems. The Blood Circuit set is designed for single use only and should not be reused or resterilized. The Blood Circuit set may be used for up to 72 hours