The Aquadex System is indicated for temporary (up to 8 hours) ultrafiltration treatment of patients with fluid overload who have failed diuretic therapy, and extended (longer than 8 hours) ultrafiltration treatment of patients with fluid overload who have failed diuretic therapy and require hospitalization.
A flexible, double-lumen tube intended to be used for short-term (< 30 days) central venous (jugular, subclavian vein) and/or femoral vein access, primarily during haemodialysis, to conduct blood from a patient and returning it after extracorporeal circulation; it may also be used during haemoperfusion and/or apheresis. It is intended for coaxial flow of blood and may be radiopaque; devices dedicated to catheter introduction/function (e.g., introducer needle) may be included. This is a single-use device.