Abstract
We have developed a new hemofilter driven by blood pressure. The new hemofilter is a hollow fiber type made of polysulfone membrane. We estimated its performance in the animal experiment using Beagle dog.
The following results was obtained.
(1) The module could be used continuously for over 50 100 hours.
(2) UFR was over 600 ml/hr as mean value.
(3) Low-molecular weight solutes such as urea and creatinine permeated freely and albumin hardly permeated.
(4) This. hemofilter was superior in antithrombogenicity.
In conclusion, this new hemofilter will be able to use clinically in the many kinds of deseases.
