Renatron® Dialyzer Reprocessing System

Q. Do you handle the scanner gun with clean gloves or dirty gloves?

A. The scanner gun is used after the un-reprocessed dialyzer has been placed on the RENATRON II System and is generally handled with dirty gloves.

Q. Why does Minntech Renal Systems recommend a flow of six liters per minute
per RENATRON II Dialyzer Reprocessing System?

A. Reliability was a major consideration when the RENATRON II System
was developed. The RENATRON II System uses a jet pump rather than an electromechanical pump as a component of the operating system. While this design permits a maximum 6 liters/minute flow rate, it allows the RENATRON II System to operate with maximum reliability and efficiency and minimizes electrical Aequirements. Many dialyzer reprocessing areas have a minimum amount of space for equipment. Should a breakdown occur, it can seriously disrupt the routine for the reprocessing and technical staff. In addition, this disruption can cause dialyzers to be discarded, which will increase the cost of providing dialysis. In extreme circumstances this may deplete dialyzers to a serious level. Installation of adequate
water volume and pressure to the reuse area is a small cost to invest to guarantee the dialysis center a smooth and uninterrupted treatment of patients.

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