CytoSorbents Corporation, a leader in the treatment of life-threatening conditions in the intensive care unit and cardiac surgery using blood purification via its proprietary polymer adsorption technology, announces the launch and immediate availability of its PuriFi hemoperfusion machine in the E.U., following approval and certification under the E.U. Medical Device Regulation (MDR).
The PuriFi peristaltic blood pump features a number of differentiating innovations that separate it from other standard hemoperfusion pumps including a pre-assembled adult and pediatric blood line kit, auto-priming, an auto-leveling bubble catcher, an intuitive touchscreen graphical user interface with a step-by-step user-friendly set-up guide, optional blood warming, and a rapid 10-minute set-up time. Together, these unique features enable an easy and rapid way to administer CytoSorbents’ leading CytoSorb blood purification cartridge for critically ill and cardiac surgery patients. For more information, please visit www.cytosorbents-purifi.com
Mr. Vincent Capponi, President and Chief Operating Officer of CytoSorbents said: “We are excited to launch the PuriFi pump, the result of a 2-year development program with our original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner, the Medica Group. Innovation is a key growth driver for us and the feature-rich, easy-to-use PuriFi pump exemplifies this. During the past year, we have been diligently preparing for this product launch, including extensive beta testing of the pumps, sales and technical training for both direct sales teams and select distributors, developing new marketing collateral, establishing a hardware and service maintenance program, prioritizing key sales targets, and working with Medica to ensure availability of machines and bloodlines under MDR. We are pleased to finally begin commercialization.”
Ms. Bettina Sabisch, Vice President of International Distributor Sales stated, “PuriFi represents a significant advancement in our product portfolio. Its introduction comes at a critical time as the end-user demand for more efficient and effective blood purification solutions is growing in the E.U. and worldwide. In particular, many of our distributor partners are eager to fill this need with Purifi and CytoSorb. The potential for adoption across various medical fields and geographies is expected to drive sales of CytoSorb and PuriFi, substantially increase our market footprint, while helping to improve patient outcomes and to reinforce our leadership in changing medicine through advanced technology.”
