The University Medical Center Utrecht recently confirmed to the media that the portable dialysis machine NeoKidney, led in development by the Netherlands, has entered the clinical trial phase and is expected to be officially launched on the market in 2027.
According to the center's nephrology expert Dr. Grietzen, dialysis machines are commonly known as "artificial kidneys." This device is smaller, lighter, and requires less dialysis fluid compared to similar products.
It is introduced that the portable dialysis machine weighs about 13 kilograms and can be placed inside a carry-on suitcase. Each two-hour dialysis session requires only 5 liters of dialysis fluid, while standard hospital dialysis machines typically need about 120 liters for four-hour treatments; even the smallest home dialysis systems currently on the market require 30 to 40 liters of fluid for two to three hours of treatment. Additionally, this device can be directly powered by household electricity.
Dr. Grietzen said that patients can not only use the "artificial kidney" at home, but can also take it with them when going out, providing them with more freedom and helping to improve their quality of life.
Researchers will comprehensively assess the device's safety, effectiveness, ease of use, and its impact on daily life.
It is understood that the portable dialysis machine project was initiated by the Dutch Kidney Foundation in 2008, with laboratory prototyping completed in 2015. If clinical trials progress smoothly, it is expected to receive regulatory approval and officially launch in 2027.