National Kidney Foundation revised standards for reuse of hemodialyzers.

Abstract

The National Kidney Foundation, Inc convened a group with expertise and experience in dialysis, including one or more physicians, nurses, consumers (patients), industry representatives, and microbiologists to formulate these standards, which were subsequently approved by the Executive Committee of the National Kidney Foundation at its December 2, 1983 meeting. The Executive Committee of the National Kidney Foundation has decided to issue these Standards for Reuse of Hemodialyzers in the interest of better patient care. These standards will be reviewed periodically as the science of dialyzer reuse develops. Accordingly, the Foundation requests comments and suggestions from all interested parties.