Toray Hemofeel^TMSNV

Abstract

Hemofeel^TMSNV (SNV) is a hemofilter for continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). SNV contains a highly permeable polysulfone hollow fiber membrane with hydrophilic polymer (NV polymer) to improve biocompatibility. In this report, we compared the characteristics of SNV with those of a conventional filter, and found that SNV showed lower protein and platelet adhesion to the surface of the hollow fiber membrane and improved performance in maintaining solute removal and water permeability over a long period of time. Therefore, SNV shows potential to become an appropriate filter for CRRT to achieve planned treatment time and prolong the filter life-span.