NxStage
NxStage
NxStage (pronounced "Next Stage") is a medical device company that develops, manufactures, and markets innovative products for the treatment of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and acute kidney failure.
Pronunciation
- Neks-teyj
Etymology
The name NxStage is a play on the words "Next Stage," signifying the company's commitment to advancing renal care and providing next-stage solutions for patients with kidney disease.
History
NxStage Medical, Inc. was founded in 1998 with the goal of transforming renal care. The company is known for its System One, the first portable hemodialysis system cleared for home use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Related Terms
- Hemodialysis: A process that uses a machine to take over the kidneys' job of filtering blood.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD): The last stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD), where the kidneys no longer function well enough to meet the needs of daily life.
- Acute Kidney Failure: A sudden, temporary, and sometimes fatal loss of kidney function.
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Long-term loss of kidney function that can lead to ESRD.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): The federal agency responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on NxStage
- Wikipedia's article - NxStage
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