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Nuwellis Announces Expansion of Ultrafiltration Program to Pediatric Patients at One of the Largest Hospital Networks in Florida
MINNEAPOLIS, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nuwellis, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUWE), a medical technology company focused on transforming the lives of people with
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[{"type":"text","content":"MINNEAPOLIS, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nuwellis, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUWE), a medical technology company focused on transforming the lives of people with fluid overload, today announced the launch of a new pediatric ultrafiltration program utilizing Nuwellis' Aquadex SmartFlow System® at one of the largest health integrated delivery networks (IDN) in Florida. This program marks an expansion by this network to offer ultrafiltration to its pediatric patients, in addition to its current heart failure and critical care patients. This launch builds upon the longstanding relationship between this hospital network and Nuwellis. Currently, Nuwellis' technology is utilized by seven hospitals within the network for adult cardiac and critical care. Expanding this collaboration to the pediatric setting allows for a more comprehensive approach to fluid management across the entire healthcare system. “We are excited to collaborate on the expansion of the pediatric Aquadex ultrafiltration program at this leading hospital network,” said Nestor Jaramillo, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer at Nuwellis. “The expansion of Aquadex into pediatric care underscores the success of this therapy and the commitment of the network to advance ultrafiltration therapy and improve patient outcomes across all age groups. Additionally, this expansion exemplifies the ongoing and successful execution of our strategy to grow our pediatric customer category.” Aquadex is proven to simply, safely, and precisely remove excess fluid from patients suffering from fluid overload who have not responded to conventional medical management, including diuretics. Providers can specify and adjust the rate of fluid removed for each individual patient, resulting in a gradual reduction of excess fluid. The device’s built-in, customizable hematocrit monitoring technology provides real-time measurement of percent blood volume changes that can be tailored to individual patients’ needs. A customizable fluid removal rate is particularly important for pediatric patients who have a small amount of blood in their bodies. The Aquadex system is cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in adults and pediatric patients weighing 20 kg or more. About NuwellisNuwellis, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUWE) is a medical technology company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients...