Dialysis water treatment its a matter of trust

Fig.: Twin pass dialysis water treatment, supports full thermal disinfection

Dialysis water treatment

Dialysis means responsibility

Founded in 1947, Herco has concentrated on membrane technology since the end of the 1970s, manufacturing reverse osmosis systems for various applications. Today, reverse osmosis, EDI and ultraltration systems are the mainstay of the Herco product spectrum. In addition to a comprehensive range of standard systems, we build customised systems with standardised components for a variety of applications. This allows us to also manufacture tailor-made systems that offer an excellent price-performance ratio and short lead times.

You are responsible when it comes to treating your patients, so it is imperative that you can rely on the expertise and quality of your partners. The quality of the water used is a critical factor in dialysis, as dialysate comprisis up to 99% of puried water. The blood of a dialysis patient is puried with approx. 25,000 litres of dialysate each year. In the case of HDF treatment, patients receive infusions of up to 8,000 litres of puried water every year. As a water treatment specialist, we are aware of our responsibility towards you and your patients. After all, we understand the impact that the quality of the water used can have on the health of your patients.

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Experience gives us the edge: hercopur reverse osmosis units

Constructed to support continuous circulation with continuous-ow membrane modules and continuous-ow sampling valves at the beginning and end of the ring main loop Disinfection unit monitored using computer technology User-friendly microprocessor control with complete graphical display Sequential arrangement of thin-lm spiral membrane modules with tangential ow and vortex grids to prevent deposits on the membrane surface Improves the quality of the puried water and extends the service life of the membranes Additional periodic rinse programmes (water ush, permeate rinsing) to clean the membrane surface Fully-automatic, fully-programmable rinsing of the system when dialysis is not being carried out Three-way reduction of water consumption thanks to consumption-based control, recirculation of concentrate and the adjustment of concentrate for maximum utilisation Robust, long-lasting stainless steel tubing Redundant conguration for all devices used to measure the quality of puried water Optional: remote monitoring and remote control of the system

Dialysate is comprised of up to 99% of water, specically of puried water. To generate puried water from the mains water supply, a water softening unit rst exchanges the calcium and magnesium ions, known as hardness ions, for an equivalent amount of sodium ions. The downstream reverse osmosis unit removes all salts and other content from the water to create puried water known as permeate. hercopur reverse osmosis units are equipped with specialised, energy-efcient, low-pressure modules that support continuous circulation. And thanks to continuous circulation, the system does not contain any stagnant water, ensuring maximum hygienic safety. The sequential arrangement of several thin-lm spiral membrane modules with tangential ow prevents surface deposits, improves the quality of the puried water and extends the service life of the modules. Permeate that has not been used is recycled via the reverse osmosis unit with its ne-pore, reduced-pressure membranes. Bacteria that may have entered via the sampling point are removed immediately. Our twin-pass reverse osmosis systems guarantee maximum safety and premium-quality puried water thanks to the use of two water treatment systems arranged in series. Outstanding operational reliability is also ensured as both systems can be run separately without interruptions during operation.

Because water must ow: sub loop for each dialysis machine

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Even dialysis units that are disconnected or are not in operation are not without risk. This is because with conventional systems, at least some water remains in the feed line. This can result in biolm formation in the inlet hose, which can in turn trigger acute or chronic reactions in your patients. With the hercopur double-hose connection system, you can prevent the health of your dialysis patients suffering as a result of endotoxins. Even when the dialysis unit is not in operation or is disconnected, the inlet hose remains attached to the system and subject to continuous circulation. We use continuous ring main loops with long radius bends. The ring circuits are comprised of high-density, cross-linked polyethylene and suitable for disinfection up to 95C. On request, we can also provide our customers with PVDF or orbitally-welded stainless steel tubing.

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quick coupling stagnant water if dialysis machine is not running exible hose protected against bending hercopur double hose connection system

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Some like it hot: complete thermal disinfection including the reverse osmosis units

Only regular thermal disinfection can guarantee that applicable limits are observed in the long-term. However, if reverse osmosis units and inlets cannot be disinfected at the same time as is the case with a number of systems on the market there is a risk that bacteria could collect in the reverse osmosis unit or inlet, and spread again in the system. hercopur systems are therefore ideal for those who do not want to leave anything to chance. They offer complete thermal disinfection of the reverse osmosis unit including the feed tank, membrane modules, ring main loop and sub loop for each dialysis machine that support continuous circulation. For this reason, the permeate is heated to 85-95C and circulated throughout the system from the feed tank, through the membrane, the ring main loop, and the machine inlet hoses that are suitable for continuous circulation, and return again to the feed tank. With fully programmable control, the process is completely automatic with selectable disinfection intervals as well as continuous heat disinfection when dialysis is not being carried out. The integrated rapid-cooling programme also allows thermal cleaning to be interrupted at any time if emergency dialysis is required.

No chemical disinfecd tion required, improve safety for staff and patients.

Complete thermal disinfection that includes the complete reverse osmosis unit Fully-programmable disinfection intervals when dialysis is not being carried out Rapid-cooling program for emergency dialysis

Modern dialysis supply panels

Optionally available from hercopur: Radio/TV connection Telephone connection Internet access Twin column for supplying two dialysis stations

Your patients should feel comfortable and the elegant design of the hercopur dialysis supply panels will make sure that they do. Our customised rail systems and tted furniture are a simple way to make patient rooms a lot friendlier. Our quick coupling connections are mounted tilting downwards at a 30 angle. As a result, uid always ows outwards to the collector.

Central concentrate supply system

Produce your concentrate yourself and double your savings: By combining the hercopur concentrate mixing system with the hercopur concentrate gravity system you can ease the burden on the environment, your staff and your wallet. All that is left to do is to purchase concentrate powder from your preferred supplier. In this way, you will only need to transport 15% of the original quantity as you will be able to produce inexpensive dialysis concentrate yourself using the permeate from existing reverse osmosis units. The dialysis stations are supplied automatically using the hercopur gravity system. Thanks to the static head, the concentrate ows automatically to each dialysis machine at constant pressure, without the need for complex technology.

At a glance the complete water treatment system for articial kidney dialysis

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Service in Germany and all over the world

Dialysis is a matter of trust and requires service that you can rely on round the clock and of course at weekends and on public holidays. Our team of qualied technicians is your guarantee of outstanding support for your dialysis centre. We would be delighted to provide you with further information on our attractive maintenance contract system for exceptional safety and a long service life for your system. Thanks to our strong service network, we are always on hand to help. You can contact us around the clock via our

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