Fresenius Medical Care launches FDA-cleared CKRT system with RCA in the US
Oct 21, 2026, 6:32 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Regulatory clearance plus US product launch expands addressable CKRT market and differentiates with RCA, likely supporting near-term repricing and longer-term growth; execution risk includes adoption speed and reimbursement.
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Fresenius Medical Care announced US launch of multiFiltratePRO, the first FDA-cleared CKRT system with on-label regional citrate anticoagulation using the Ci-Ca Protocol. The approved Cienby citrate solution and Calrezdy calcium solution simplify CKRT by auto-adjusting infusion rates, potentially extending filter life and expanding AKI treatment options. Initial rollout will be controlled before full US availability, highlighted at ASN Kidney Week 2026.
FDA cleared multiFiltratePRO CKRT in the US. Ci-Ca protocol and Cienby/Calrezdy approved.
Launch expands RCA CKRT for AKI in the US. Potential to lift adoption.
US rollout starts controlled, then full availability; ASN Kidney Week 2026 to showcase.
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