AWAK's Portable Dialysis Device Offers New Hope for Kidney Patients

Highlights:

• AWAK Technologies' wearable peritoneal dialysis (PD) device could allow kidney patients to perform dialysis on the go
• The device weighs 3 kg and eliminates the need for large dialysis machines, offering greater patient comfort and mobility
• AWAK PD has FDA breakthrough designation, and ongoing trials build on promising initial results with no significant adverse effects

AWAK Technologies and Singapore General Hospital (SGH) have begun a preliminary clinical evaluation of a wearable peritoneal dialysis system. The first patient has been enrolled in a trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an upgraded automated wearable artificial kidney peritoneal dialysis (AWAK PD) system (1). The single-arm, single-site, prospective experiment is a follow-up to the first-in-human study, which found no significant adverse effects.

New Portable Dialysis Device for End-Stage Kidney Disease

AWAK PD trials chief investigator associate professor Marjorie Foo stated, "We have worked with AWAK Technologies on this study since its early stages. Despite COVID-19 slowing us down, we have continued to improve on the device and are now ready to embark on a pre-pivotal trial, one step closer to what our patients are hoping and looking forward to a life on dialysis that will minimally affect their lifestyle and yet provide good quality dialysis." AWAK PD is a wearable and ultra-portable peritoneal dialysis (PD) technology that allows patients with end-stage kidney disease to get dialysis on the road.

‘A revolution in dialysis care: AWAK Technologies' 3kg wearable dialysis device enters pre-pivotal trials, aiming to give kidney patients greater freedom and flexibility. #healthcareinnovation #dialysistech #medindia’

Portable Dialysis Solution Provides Greater Freedom and Comfort to Kidney Patients

The tiny device, weighing approximately 3 kg, incorporates the company's patented sorbent technology to modify the current method of administration for peritoneal dialysis. The technology is expected to assist overcome the difficulty of connecting to huge dialysis machines and enduring long periods of stationary therapy in clinics and hospitals.

The business obtained breakthrough device designation from the US Food and Drug Administration for the gadget. AWAK Technologies CEO Suresha Venkataraya stated, "Entering the pre-pivotal trial with the enhanced version of our device represents a significant step in our mission to revolutionise the dialysis industry. The invaluable insights and feedback from the initial first-in-human trial have been vital in refining and enhancing our product."

References:

1. AWAK and SGH begin wearable peritoneal dialysis device trial (https:www.medicaldevice-network.com/news/awak-sgh-begin-wearable-peritoneal-dialysis-device-trial/?cf-view)

Source: Medindia

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