Patients (and attending nephrologists) have the option to use a dialyzer one time or multiple times. For multiple use (reuse dialyzer), a consent shall be secured upon admission to the branch.

Single Use Dialyzer – use of new dialyzer (low flux or high flux) at every dialysis session. Dialyzer is discarded after each session.

Reuse Dialyzer – use of the same dialyzer by the same patient for multiple times (current policy is up to eight (8) times).  Dialyzers for reuse are reprocessed, cleaned and disinfected and must pass the pressure leak test and residual blood volume for it to be reused multiple times.