Thrombocytopenia in the Setting of Hemodialysis Using Biocompatible Membranes

Table 1

Details on the 3 dialyzers used between 11/20/10 and 12/7/11.

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Name: Optiflux 200

Manufacturer: Fresenius

Size: 2.0 square meter surface area

Membrane: polysulfone

Sterilization: electron beam

Dates used: 11/20, 11/21, 11/22, 11/24, 11/27

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Name: Diacap 18NR

Manufacturer: B Braun

Size: 1.8 square meter surface area

Membrane: alpha polysulfone

Sterilization: gamma irradiation

Dates used: 11/29

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Name: AM-BIO-100

Manufacturer: Asahi

Size: 2.0 square meter surface area

Membrane: alkyl ether polymer-grafted cellulose

Sterilization: gamma irradiation

Dates used: 12/2, 12/4, 12/7

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