The central dialysis fluid delivery system (CDDS): is it specialty in Japan?

The central dialysis fluid delivery system (CDDS) simplifies the maintenance and supervision involved by enabling the combined management of dialysis fluid for multiple persons, preparation of cleaning and antiseptic solutions, and delivery of these to each patient monitor. The CDDS has been used exclusively in Japan since 1960s. Approximately 88 % of dialysis machines are patient monitors with CDDS. It is a cost-effective, laborsaving, time-tested system with good microbial safety, which has been used for 45 years. In many countries, especially in Asia, the number of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients is increasing. The CDDS will contribute to such emerging situations with its easy handling and economic advantages.