Biologically Safe Water Filters

Burn patients are highly susceptible to infections from contaminated hydrotherapy equipment.  Over 60% of gram negative bacteria outbreaks in burn units have been associated with hydrotherapy equipment.  Gram negative bacteremia is associated with over 50% increased risk of mortality in burn patients.

The Nephros DSU is a point-of-use filter that eliminates waterborne pathogens.  The filter can be installed on shower systems, tubs and sinks.  If your unit has specialty showers, we can provide the fittings to adapt them for use with the DSU.

Filter specifications show the DSU will filter your water to .005  microns, which ensures your patients are receiving bacteria-free water.  The DSU should last approximately 90 days, as opposed to other filters (which are .02 microns) that last 1-2 weeks.

Visit our booth (#415) at the American Burn Association meeting next week (March 29 – April 1) in Chicago.

Biological Water Filters creates biologically engineered water filters that are required for immuno-compromised patients in hospitals and health-conscious consumers in homes.  To learn more, contact us today at 407-444-1066.

Please visit us at booth #415 at The American Burn Association meeting in Chicago, March 29 – April 1, 2011.

Burn patients can unknowingly be exposed to waterborne pathogens during their treatment procedures.  The Nephros DSU can filter your water and reduce the chance of infections in these immune-compromised patients.  Studies show how the DSU can reduce your infection rates.

A study was conducted to check the long-term effects on the DSU’s performance on bicarb lines (single station/wall box and central point/bicarb tank).  The results show that the bicarbonate filtration has no significant effect on the filter permeability.

The Nephros DSU is being used in dialysis to reduce endotoxins so clinics can meet the new AAMI standards issued Jan. 26, 2011.  Additionally, cost-savings are being realized through lowered EPO usage.

Studies, installation guidelines and pricing can be found on the Dialysis Page of our website.

Biological Water Filters creates biologically engineered water filters that are required for immuno-compromised patients in hospitals and health-conscious consumers in homes.  To learn more, contact us today at 407-444-1066.

This is a study of 2 clinics; one using Gambro Phoenix^® (Diaclear™) ultrafilters and one using Fresenius 2008K (Diasafe^®) ultrafilters.  The Nephros DSU™ was installed on the RO water lines feeding the machines and the original, machine-brand filter was left in place.

In both clinics, EPO usage was significantly reduced.  The clinic with Gambro machines reduced dosage by 43% and the clinic with Fresenius 2008K machines reduced dosage by 47%.  This percentage of EPO reduction would have significant positive financial impact on a clinic’s ability to manage costs.

There is a difference between the Nephros DSU and machine-brand ultrafilters.  Small inflammatory substances can contribute to the inflammatory state and EPO resistance in hemodialysis patients.  And the Nephros DSU can be used in multiple areas in dialysis.

Biological Water Filters creates biologically engineered water filters that are required for immuno-compromised patients in hospitals and health-conscious consumers in homes.  To learn more, contact us today at 407-444-1066.