Glossary - Products and Services
5008 therapy system
New generation of dialysis machines that offers online hemodiafiltration for the first time as a standard feature and uses less electricity and water than conventional dialysis machines.
A.N.D.Y.® ·disc-system
This is a double bag PD system (solution and drainage bag). The dialysate is a lactate-buffered conventional PD solution. The disc guarantees easy and safe handling of the system by the patients.
ATG-Fresenius (anti T-lymphocyte globulin)
Protein which suppresses T-lymphocytes
balance
Lactate-buffered peritoneal dialysis solution in a double-chamber bag with stay·safe technology. After mixing the contents of the two compartments, the ready-to-use solution has a physiological pH value and a considerably reduced amount of glucose degradation products.
BicaVera®
Pure bicarbonate buffered peritoneal dialysis solution in a double-chamber bag. After mixing of the two compartments, the ready-to-use solution has a physiological pH and a highly reduced amount of glucose degradation products.
Biofine®
PVC-free, biocompatible material made of polyolefines, developed by Fresenius for producing foils, tubing and other components.
Blood Volume Monitor
Module for hemodialysis machines to measure the relative blood volume and to control fluid removal from the patient to avoid complications during dialysis treatment.
DALI®
LDL apheresis system for the treatment of patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia
DiaSafe®plus
Optimized fluid filter to obtain ultrapure dialysis solution during hemodialysis
Diben
Fiber-rich standard tube feed for patients with impaired glucose tolerance
Dipeptiven®
Concentrate that can be added to infusion solutions in all parenteral nutrition regimens for patients who have, or are expected, to develop a glutamine deficiency.
freeflex®
PVC-free infusion bag that consist of Biofine®, a material developed by Fresenius.
Fresenius Polysulfone® dialyzer
Dialyzer with capillaries made from Fresenius Polysulfone® membrane
FX-class dialyzer
A new generation of dialyzers with increased performance and outstanding biocompatibility. The improved performance of FX dialyzers was realized with an innovative dialyzer concept, comprising improvements of individual components, including the Helixone® membrane.
Glamin®
Amino acid solution used for parenteral nutrition
Helixone®
An advanced high-flux dialyzer membrane used for FX-class dialyzers based on the Fresenius Polysulfone® membrane. The size and distribution of pores in Helixone® have been optimized to enable the removal of larger uremic toxins such as ß2-microglobulin.
Immunosorba®
Adsorber system to treat various immunological diseases
Infusion workstation Orchestra®
Interactive infusion management system for the intensive care unit. Syringe pumps, volumetric pumps and a data management module can be combined. The composition of the workstation can be adjusted to the daily therapy needs by freely selecting the number and position of the modules.
In-line filter blood bag system
Blood bag system with integrated filter for leukocyte filtration
Intestamin®
Enteral supplement containing a high dose of glutamine for the treatment of critically ill patients
On-line Clearance Monitor (OCM)
Optional quality assurance component for hemodialysis machines to measure online the effective in-vivo dialyzer clearance
Optiflux dialyzer
A Fresenius Polysulfone dialyzer generation for the US market, featuring improved clearance rates and outstanding biocompatibility
PhosLo
Calcium acetate phosphate binder for oral application in patients with chronic kidney failure to reduce blood phosphate levels.
Prometheus®
Noval extracorporeal blood purification system used for patients with liver disease to support the liver in its detoxification function
removab®
Trifunctional antibody developed by Fresenius Biotech
rexomun®
Trifunctional antibody developed by Fresenius Biotech
sleep·safe®
Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) system offering the full range of peritoneal dialysis options and a maximum of safety and comfort for the patient, physician and nursing staff
stay·safe®
Biocompatible, safe and environmentally-friendly peritoneal dialysis system using Biofine® as well as PIN and DISC technology, which eliminates the need for clamps and breaking cones.
Voluven®
Blood volumen replacement solution