One of Mesa Labs’ clients, Southeastern Renal Dialysis, L.C., uses Mesa’s pHoenix XL digital dialysate meter to measure the conductivity, temperature, and pH of the dialysate in their dialysis machines. The process is lengthy and can be difficult due to the sensitivity of the machine. Mesa experts determined a solution that allowed the customer to…
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Mesa Labs is happy to offer our customers the ability to rent our various replacement meters while yours is being calibrated. Keeping your meter calibrated and compliant is paramount in ensuring the safety of your procedure. All of our Medical product lines are manufactured and maintained under ISO 13485 certified procedures so you can be…
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A new bill, the Dialysis PATIENTS Demonstration Act, has been introduced as legislation which would allow dialysis providers to build their own integrated care networks. This bill bodes well for larger dialysis providers. Smaller dialysis providers have shown concern regarding their ability to compete with larger providers if the bill is passed. To read more…
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The CDC has endeavored to create a new initiative, called Making Dialysis Safer for Patients Coalition, in attempts to decrease bloodstream infections in dialysis patients. By following the CDC’s recommendations facilities could greatly reduce infections. The CDC has paired with several organizations to increase education and awareness surrounding how to prevent these infections and is…
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A West Virginia Fresenius Kidney Care Home Dialysis Facility recently held an open house, where dialysis patients were taught how to get their treatment in the comfort of their own home. Dialysis removes waste such as salt and extra water from the body and helps keep safe levels of potassium, bicarbonate and sodium in the…
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ISO 13485 is a stand-alone document that is similar in subject to ISO 9001, but with a direct focus regarding the manufacture and design of medical devices. There are a few key differences between the two standards, though. ISO 9001 has requirements for continual improvement of a company’s QMS while ISO 13485 just requires the…
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In order to ensure the most accurate results and optimal patient safety, we recommend daily calibration (formerly referred to as ‘Level 1’) of your pHoenix XL Dialysate Meter. Keeping your meter in calibration is now easier than ever before, with Mesa’s new 14.0 mS/cm and 7.00 pH combined solution to minimize calibration times while providing the same accuracy.
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When you use a Mesa Labs Standard Solution, you are guaranteed accurate, reliable solutions. We work hard to make sure we take uncertainty out of the equation so you can focus on what’s most important: patient care. To put back more time in your day, we are excited to offer a NEW NIST-traceable Combination Standard…
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Effective July 31, 2016, Mesa Labs will be discontinuing the current pHoenix meter model. Mesa Labs will continue to accept RMAs for service and calibration for seven years (pending parts availability) from the date of this notice. In addition, Mesa Labs will continue to accept orders for the current pHoenix meter up until the date…
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Effective June 30, 2016, Mesa Labs will be discontinuing the HYDRA and NEO-STAT+ meter models. Mesa Labs will continue to accept RMAs for service and calibration for seven years (pending parts availability) from the date of this notice. In addition, Mesa Labs will continue to accept orders for both the HYDRA and NEO-STAT+ meters up…
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