Table 1.
Characteristics of the investigated dialysersa.
| 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 |
HD, haemodialysis; HDF, haemodiafiltration; MCO, medium cut-off PES, polyethersulfone; PSu, polysulfone; PVP, polyvinylpyrrolidone.
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.