Gambro's kidney dialysis Machine (In-center Care ) : AK 96™

Gambro Launches the kidney dialysis , AK 96TM ;which designed to provide benefits secondary to a less expensive and a smaller, modular system. The product launch was detailed with a press release from Gambro, posted on the company website.

AK 96TM A New Dialysis Machine To Deliver kidney dialysis Treatment With The Highest Level Of Quality And Safety.

The AK 96TM kidney dialysis machine will replace an earlier model the AK 95 S, from the company.

It secures and eases high-quality user interactions with dialysis systems, leads to effective medical treatment as well as improves the user experience for renal care providers.

The new system includes a completely updated user interface which fosters flexible and consistent treatment for kidney dialysis that is completed both simply and easily.


9 January 2009 ; Thelaunch of New AK 96® monitor.

Gambro is proud to announce the UK launch of our new AK 96TM Dialysis machine monitor, which was previewed at the ART conference in October.

For all treatments and all patients, This new single pump platform features heavily on operational efficiency and reliability. New features integrated with the 96TM kidney dialysis machine include the Diascan system. The monitor is already living up to its promise to offer more in a simple way with successful launches throughout the APAC With Gambro Diascan™ quality control feature.

Another major benefit is the improved access for renal technicians to work on the dialysis machine monitor.

the AK 96TM Kidney Dialysis machine has a very intuitive user interface, meaning less time is required for training and ongoing use is easier, that can be verified by
Extensive trials were carried out during 2008 in the UK, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, Saudi Arabia and Canada.

24 October 2008 ; New monitor of AK 96 proves itself in trials.

It won't be long before hospitals are able to benefit from what Gambro new AK 96TM kidney dialysis machine monitor has to offer. In vivo Alpha and Beta UK field trials at the Churchill Hospital have produced positive results, with its ease-of-use proving especially encouraging.

"I am excited about this product as it is a compact system which still integrates with Gambro's portable water treatment systems to ensure the continuity of the hygienic chain," says Gareth Jones, Country Manager, UK & Ireland. "Safety has been uppermost in our minds when developing the monitor and it follows a comprehensive safety philosophy comprising conductivity measurement, UF cells, complete function checks, and an intuitive user interface and processes.

"It also delivers additional treatment features such as Diascan© which provides a quality assurance tool giving on-line clearance measurement and Kt/V surveillance for all patients, at every session of kidney dialysis.

"We had great faith that the AK 96 kidney dialysis machine monitor would deliver solid standard dialysis treatment and a high degree of reliability, as well as being easy to operate for both in-centre and home patient use. This faith has been put to the test through the trials."

Commenting upon the trials, Churchill's Chief Technician Andy Mosson said: "I was impressed with the clean lines of the AK 96 Kidney dialysis machine and our nursing team were able to adapt to its use reasonably easily. The technical team liked the improved access and layout and in terms of technical performance the AK 96 machine performed well."

Gambro leveraged features from the older model, while adding on others to make the product in the top tier of dialysis machines. Features added to the newest iteration foster flexibility in system use.

Incorporated is a standby mode which allows flexibility in the preparation of fluids, which saves both concentrate and water. A variety of configuration choices are included with the AK 96 kidney dialysis machine to support each provider’s approach. Further, the options ensure quality delivery of treatment while achieving significant efficiencies.

Gambro goal in developing the product was to create a dialysis delivery system that is safe and effective, as well as simple. Gambro develops a line of products for kidney dialysis care, both at treatment facilities and by patients themselves.

Michael Lewis, The President EMEA also says "It is our ambition to always act with renal or kidney patients and our customers at the top of our minds. Dialysis should be simple, safe and effective and therefore I feel extremely happy to present AK 96 kidney dialysis machine, which has been developed with these requirements in mind,"

The AK 96 kidney dialysis machine is currently not for sale in the USA. The AK 96 will be available from February 2008 in the following markets: UK, Ireland, Middle East, Africa, Canada, India, Vietnam, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. Subsequent markets will be added throughout 2008 and 2009.

For more information about AK 96 Kidney Dialysis Machine and other Gambro solutions for delivering in-center hemodialysis / kidney dialysis please contact your local Gambro office. Contact details can be found at the Gambro web site: http://www.gambro.com.