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INDUSTRY EXHIBITION
Monday, June 9
10.00* - 18.00
Tuesday, June 10
10.00* - 18.00
Wednesday, June 11
10.00* - 18.00
Thursday, June 12
10.00* - 14.00
HALLS 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17
* Exhibitors and delegates mounting posters can
access the exhibition halls from 8.00 hrs.
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Abbott................................................Hall 14, booth 2
Abbott Laboratories is a global health care company
dedicated to providing quality renal care products.
Abbott’s renal product line includes diagnostic
assays, pharmaceuticals for the treatment and
prevention of secondary hyperparathyroidism and
for transplant anti-rejection, and nutritional
supplements for patients with renal disease. Please
visit our booth and website for more details. Website:
http://abbott.com
Affina Immuntechnik...........................................15.15
Affina Immuntechnik GmbH develops produces and
sells innovative immune adsorbers for the treatment
of autoimmune diseases, e.g. rheumatoid arthritis
or dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Extracorporeal
immunoadsorption is a new treatment method
removing disease-related autoantibodies from
patient’s blood. The adsorbers used contain newly
designed peptide-based ligands. Affina has two
products on the market: Globaffin® and Coraffin®.
Website: www.affina.com
Allmed................................................................17.27/II
Allmed GmbH / Germany is a new international
brand name contributing to the latest high standard
dialysis products with all products steam sterilised.
The Allmed Group partners are pleased to offer a
customised solution to each dialysis professional
and/or patient. Due to our long nephrology/dialysis
field experience we are able to give personalised
assistance to our customers.
American Journal of Kidney Diseases...............17.20
Amgen......................................................................12.17
As the world’s largest independent biotechnology
company, Amgen is committed to advancing the
science and practice of nephrology. Amgen’s focus
helps ensure that you have the treatments you need
to successfully care for your patients. To find out
more, stop by the Amgen booth. We are proud to be
a sponsor of the World Congress of Nephrology
2003.
Asahi.........................................................................15.19
Asahi Medical responds to the needs of customers
through research, development and manufacture of
filters for dialysis and plasma therapy. Via our
Distributors in Europe, Asahi Medical provides
various dialyzers such as Biomembrane, PAN and
Asahi Polysulfone (APS) and Clirans EXCEBRANE
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for your dialysis needs. For plasma therapy and
rheological disorders, Plasmaflo, Cascadeflo and
Rheofilters are available.
AtCor Medical........................................................12.04
AtCor Medical market the innovative SphygmoCor
non-invasive clinical device- it now enables you to
see early, diagnose and manage the central arterial
stiffening effects driving your renal patient’s risk of
heart failure, stroke and MI. SphygmoCor is the new
BP/CV clinical management tool for renal patients.
B. Braun...................................................................15.23
B. Braun is an internationally active company with
different divisions, offering a complete range of
hospital supplies. MedTech Division is providing the
complete line of products and services in the field
of extracorporeal blood treatment, including
Haemodialysis (Dialog+), Acute Dialysis (Diapact
CRRT) and LDL Apheresis with new indication for
Sudden Hearing Loss (Plasmat Futura).
Bard............................................................................14.01
Baskent University................................................12.23
Baxter........................................................................15.25
Baxter offers a complete range of products related
to dialysis treatment, as well as services designed to
improve medical outcomes and quality of life for
renal patients around the world. These include a
portfolio of advanced PD solutions, state of the art
APD, systems designed to simplify the delivery of
sophisticated HD, clinical monitoring and
educational programs for improved therapy
management. Come and visit us at stand 25, Hall
15.
Bayer Diagnostics..................................................14.04
Bellco.........................................................................15.21
With over 30 years of experience, Bellco continues
to be active in the haemodialysis worldwide market
with a complete product line of disposables and
machines for the treatment of chronic renal failure.
Taken over in 1990 by Sorin Biomedica, Bellco was
given the opportunity to further strengthen its
innovative and technical profile, securing its
development and continued growth. Today Bellco
is the Renal Care Business Unit of the SNIA S.p.A.,
a company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange. It
develops and manufactures a broad range of medical
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devices used to treat cardiovascular and renal
diseases. These products are sold throughout the
world through a highly specialised distribution
network. In April 2002, Bellco acquired the French
company Soludia, specialists in dialysis concentrates
and solutions. With this acquisition, Bellco (Snia
Group) has strengthened its presence in France and
Europe adding a significant new range of products
to the company portfolio.
Bionic Medizintechnik.........................................15.01
Bionic Medizintechnik, a subsidiary of JMS (Japan
Medical Supply), has successfully focused on
vascular access and furniture for dialysis. With the
most extensive range of fistula needles, temporary
and implantable dialysis catheters, Bionic offers a
solution for all vascular access procedures. Bionic
therapy chairs and beds are leaders in performance
and ergonomics.
Bioteque....................................................................15.02
Blackwell Publishing............................................17.10
Blackwell Publishing is pleased to offer delegates,
the opportunity to view and take free sample copies
of our Nephrology related Journal titles as well as a
comprehensive list of book titles, all offered at a
special congress discount. These titles may be
ordered or bought directly from the stand.
Boehringer Ingelheim..........................................14.07
The Boehringer Ingelheim group of companies ranks
among the 20 leading pharmaceutical corporations
in the world and has 156 affiliated companies in 44
countries worldwide. Since 1885, Boehringer
Ingelheim is a privately held company,
headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, with a long
history of successfully marketed pharmaceutical innovations. Research and development, production
and distribution facilities are located around the
globe. In 2002, Boehringer Ingelheim’s R&D spending was more than EUR 1.3 billion which is about a
fifth of net sales in Prescription Medicines.
Colin Europe..........................................................17.33
Colin, specialized in development of NIBP
measurement, has presented a unique technology
dedicated to HD patients. The HASTE function
(Harmonized Alert Sensing TEchnology), installed
on a patient monitor allows the caregiver to observe
hypotension non-invasively during HD and
automatically activate NIBP measurement when the
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patient’s condition changes. More attentive care is
possible with Haste. Website: http://www.colineurope.com
Culligan...................................................................12.10
Cybernius...................................................................15.11
Cybernius Medical delivers optimised solutions for
the renal care provision process. The Renal Patient
Care Management System cyberREN ® is a
comprehensive renal system, which supports all
treatment modalities, includes international and
country specific interfaces and coding and is
available as a fully functional standard. cyberREN®
is used at over 70 sites in Canada, the United States
and the UK and is available in a German version.
Dade Behring.........................................................12.27
Dade Behring - exclusively focused on laboratory
diagnostics - offers a wide panel of tests and
instrumentation providing intelligent solutions for
greater workflow efficiency and better patient
outcomes. With its high quality products, services
and technical support, Dade Behring consolidates
the partnership to its customers. As a worldwide
leader for nephelometry and innovative dedicated
protein testing, Dade Behring continues its success
in emerging fields. Website: www.dadebehring.com
Dialysis & Transplantation..................................17.16
Dialysis & Transplantation is celebrating its 32nd year
of distinguished service to the renal care community.
Among nephrology journals, D&T has the largest
multidisciplinary audience in the U.S.A. and is read
in more than 120 foreign countries. D&T provides
peer-reviewed articles that have specific clinical
application on topics of most interest to renal care
practitioners.
Diamed.........................................................................15.20
Diamed has been among the German market leaders
in dialysis and plasmatherapy for 27 years. The
innovative Asahi polysulfone® dialyser represents
the gold standard in High-Flux dialysis.
Multifunctional Octo Nova® technology offers safe,
effective treatment with Haemofiltration, CVVH,
Plasmaexchange, LDL-apheresis, Immunoadsorption,
Rheopheresis, Toxinapheresis and Haemoperfusion.
DIAMED is the only complete systems supplier for
these indications in plasmatherapy and intensive
care. Website: www.diamed-koeln.de
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Dustri-Verlag.........................................................17.11
DWA............................................................................15.24
E-Med......................................................................15.05
EDTNA/ERCA.......................................................17.08
Edwards Lifesciences............................................15.29
Edwards Lifesciences has been a world leader in
Critical Care products for more than 30 years. Today,
we are leading the way in setting new standards in
Haemofiltration technology with our Aquarius
Haemofiltration machine which is unsurpassed in
flexibility, simplicity and is designed to deliver a
wide range of therapies. Edwards has the complete
range of high quality products required to perform
Haemofiltration: Access catheters, filters, solutions
and the original BM25 machine for those with less
advanced technology needs.
Elsevier Science.....................................................17.25
Elsevier is a major health science publisher and
provides a comprehensive range of books, journals
and electronic products to meet the needs of busy
professionals, clinicians and researchers, and
students. To complement our wide range of titles
we will be launching Johnson: Comprehensive
Clinical Nephrology at the meeting.
ERA-EDTA 2004....................................................17.24
The 41st Annual Congress of the ERA-EDTA will be
held in Lisbon (Portugal) in 2004, May 15-18. The
ERA-EDTA, with nearly 6000 members, publishes
the journal Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation and
organises annual congresses in Europe. It is one of
the Associations involved in organizing the World
Congress of Nephrology 2003. For more information
please visit the websites: www.era-edta.org and
www.eraedta2004.org.
Fresenius....................................................................16.01
Fresenius Medical Care is the world’s leading
integrated provider of products and services for
individuals with renal failure. Fresenius Medical
Care is also the world’s leading provider of dialyses
products, such as haemodialysis machines,
dialysers, products for peritoneal dialysis and
related disposable products as well as other extracorporeal therapies. At our booth we show systems,
solutions and disposables for acute renal
replacement therapy and related blood purification.
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Fujisawa......................................................................12.26
Fujisawa is one of the world’s top 30 pharmaceutical
corporations and a leader in the field of solid organ
transplantation with the immunosuppressant,
Prograf® (tacrolimus). The use of this cornerstone
agent is well established in liver and kidney
transplantation, and increasing in heart, lung,
pancreas, intestinal, and bone marrow
transplantation. Tacrolimus is one of Fujisawa’s
global flagship products.
Gambro.....................................................................14.05
Over the last 38 years, Gambro has been a world
leading company in renal therapy, with sales, service
and support in more than 100 countries. Through
extensive investment in research and development,
and in cooperation with leading scientists and
nephrologists worldwide, we are able to provide
high quality, innovative, therapy enhancing
products and services.
Genzyme.....................................................................17.18
Genzyme
is
a
leading
international
biopharmaceutical and healthcare company that
develops and markets innovative products and
services for patients and caregivers. Genzyme has
two products in the renal care market. Renagel®
(sevelamer), is a calcium-free, aluminium-free
phosphate binder for phosphorus management in
dialysis patients. Fabrazyme® (rh a-galactosidase)
is indicated for enzyme replacement therapy to treat
the underlying symptoms of Fabry disease. Visit us
also at www.genzyme.com
Gilead..........................................................................12.08
Glicorex Transplantation.....................................15.07
GML.............................................................................12.24
GML AG is an international operating subsidiary of
the most important non profit organisation world
wide with a background of over 30 years experience
in nephrology and dialysis and more than 16,000
patients. GML AG offers participation in the GMLPartnership-System: Consulting, services and a wide
range of materials are part of the GML AG product
line.
Gruppe Moellers...................................................12.09
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Gry Pharma.............................................................14.03
GRY Pharma GmbH, your competent nephrology
partner in the South West of Germany, offers an
efficient phosphate binder range on the basis of:
aluminium hydroxide gel (anti-phosphate), calcium
acetate (Phos-Ex®) and calcium carbonate
(Dreisacarb®) Bondiol® (Alfacalcidol) and
Osteotriol® (Calcitriol) indicated at renal
osteodystrophy; CosmoFer® at renal anaemia. For
the enhancement of residual diuresis, Furosemid 500
mg (Fusid® 500) is available. CPS powder implicates
a higher quality of life due to a controlled potassium
level. Dreisavit® N and DreisaFol® provide vitamins
to cover the patients’ needs adequately.
Haemopharm..............................................................15.35
The main activity of Haemopharm Biofluids is the
production and distribution of I.V. and dialysis
solutions in bags and medical devices (empty bags).
Innovative infusion products have been developed:
in haemodialysis (PRIMINGLine®, HFLine®,
CARBOLine®); in peritoneal dialysis (PERILine®);
in drug administration (SHARPBag®). The R&D
departments are working on a new concept of APD.
For further information on our product range please
visit our website at http://www.haemopharm.it .
Haidylena....................................................................17.27
In our 10 000 sqm plant our 600 employees provide
innovative products for dialysis patients. We
manufacture, market and distribute more than 25
models of dialyzers: cuprophan, hemophan,
polyethersulfone (low, medium and high flux),
blood lines, fistula needles, catheters, iv solutions,
hemodialysis acetate and bicarbonate solutions,
infusion and transfusion sets and our new
haemodialysis machine. We have ISO 9002, CE mark
and FDA.
HemaMetrics..............................................................15.31
HemaMetrics Corporation provides diagnostic
products for the haemodialysis market.
HemaMetrics manufactures, markets and distributes
the “CRIT-LINE®” system. This revolutionary
diagnostic instrument non-invasively measures
whole blood constituents as well as access blood flow
in real-time during haemodialysis. The monitoring
and diagnostic capability of the CRIT-LINE®
technology provides better clinical outcomes, lower
overall costs and improved quality of life for dialysis
patients.
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Herco............................................................................15.16
Herco Wassertechnik GmbH was founded in 1947
and since that time the name Herco has been
recognized as a standard-setting provider of water
technology. In 1979 the first reverse osmosis unit for
haemodialysis was built and from that date until
now Herco has designed advanced pure water
systems for dialysis machines. Herco offers overall
solutions comprising all necessary components such
as: Reverse Osmosis - single or double-pass - suitable
for hot disinfection, Permeate Loop with double hose
connection for elimination of dead spaces, Central
Concentrate Supply System, Media Panel.
Hexal...........................................................................12.01
Hospal..........................................................................12.18
Hospal, European manufacturer of haemodialysis
equipment, will show the latest developments in
advanced therapies and systems aimed at increased
patient well-being, with the focus on critical patients
such as diabetic patients. HOSPAL will present
Dialysis Quality Control, AFB (Acetate-free
Biofiltration) treatment, Physio Dialysis -the first
biofeedback system - AN69 ST, the bioactive
membrane, and Innova, the machine dedicated to
quality in haemodialysis, as well as its full
programme for Renal Intensive Care.
Idemsa........................................................................15.22
Idemsa is the leading Spanish developer and
producer of dialysis products (dialyzers, blood lines
and fistula needles) and other high-added value
medical products. Founded in 1984, Idemsa is part
of the biomedical group Modern Realisation. It
supplies 20% of the Spanish market and exports 80%
all over the world. Idemsa products have earned the
CE mark and have earned the FDA approval.
Website: www.idemsa.com
Infomed....................................................................15.37
Infomed, Switzerland, is providing blood epuration
machines and their associated tubing sets. Its first
product, the HF400, can run neo-natal/pediatric and
adult haemofiltration, haemodiafiltration, plasma
exchange and double filtration in both single and
double needle. Its second product is a filter monitor
which allows performance of cascade filtration using a centrifuge as plasma separator.
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ISPD...........................................................................17.07
Joline..........................................................................15.33
S. Karger..................................................................17.13
S. Karger Medical Publishers is a publishing house
whose publications in the field of nephrology
include four scientific journals, such as “Nephron”,
and the renowned book series “Contributions to
Nephrology”. New releases include the CD-ROM
“Membranes and Filters for Haemodialysis,
Database 2003” and the books “Peritoneal Dialysis
Today” and “Renal Fibrosis”. Publications are
accessible online at www.karger.com/nephrology,
with full-text search and many other services.
Kluwer.........................................................................17.22
Kuraray Medical....................................................17.03
Kuraray Medical Inc. provides the Hollow Fiber
Haemodialyzer KF-201, using EVAL (Ethylene Vinyl
Alcohol Copolymer) membrane. In addition to the
Haemodialyzer, Kuraray Medical Inc. supplies
various products for Plasmapheresis utilizing the
extracorporeal technique for patients with
autoimmune diseases and others. For details, access
the website of our parent company, Kuraray Co.,
Ltd.: www.kuraray.co.jp/en/index.html.
Lauer............................................................................15.28
Lauer Membran Wassertechnik GmbH,
www.aquaboss.com LMW/Aquaboss® stands for
innovation, quality and cost efficiency. Since 1989
Lauer is developing, manufacturing and marketing
RO systems, accessory equipment for dead space,
free supply of purified water and other liquid media
used in dialysis. During the years Lauer has
introduced several patented technologies in the renal
market, e.g. impulse backwashing and secondary
ring mains.
Leo.............................................................................15.32
Leo Pharma is one of the leading companies in the
prophylaxis and treatment of renal osteodystrophy.
We work to ensure appropriate use of One-Alpha®
(alfacalcidol) in all relevant patients suffering from
renal disease in pre-dialysis, dialysis and the posttransplantation stages of the disease. LEO Pharma
is dedicated to post-graduate education of doctors
treating patients with renal osteodystrophy.
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Likamed.................................................12.11 and 16.02
With the know-how of over 25 years experience,
Likamed is the leading manufacturer of motor
driven dialysis chairs and beds. Because excellent
quality is very important for us, all of our products
are TÜV tested, which means that they meet the rules
of the medical product law.
Lilly Deutschland..................................................12.05
Maltron......................................................................15.03
Maltron, the world’s leading manufacturer of
Bioelectrical Impedance systems which are used in
the assessment of Body Composition and Fluid
monitoring, will be showing their latest BioScan 916.
BioScan is a non-invasive, low cost, hand held
indispensable diagnostic tool for Nephrologists for
estimating Intracellular, Extracellular and Interstitial
Fluid, Dry weight, Body Cell mass, Mineral
Composition and Total body Water, Fat and Fat Free
Mass.
Mamisch.....................................................................12.06
The company was founded on April 23, 1993, in
Fürth/Odenwald. Today the company’s
headquarters are at 67071 Ludwigshafen, KarlDillinger-Strasse 91. The Managing Director is Karin
Mamisch. The current product range covers the
production and sales of dietetic food for special
medicinal purposes and food supplements for
nephrology on the basis of our own recipes. Next
year two of our products will have completed the
registration procedure and will be launched as
medication. The products of Mamisch GmbH are
prescribed by doctors using prescriptions and sold
through pharmacies.
MedComp..................................................................17.29
MedComp will be showing videos on techniques for
long-term Hemo-Access using the MedComp Split
Catheter. MedComp’s Split Catheter II is the only
tunnelized, cuffed, vascular access catheter made of
Carbothane Polyurethane, a polymer resistant to
alcohol and iodine based solutions. The patented
lumenal design enables the clinician to separate the
venous and arterial segments, creating two free
floating lumens in the central vein. Each floating
lumen has a 360 blood flow, making occlusion more
difficult.
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Medica.........................................................................17.02
Medica was established in 1985, and since that time
has been operating in the field of blood purification
treatments like CRRT, thus providing a complete
range of products for both Intensive Care Units and
Dialysis Centres. Development of CRRT machines
and associated disposables and polysulfone
membranes and hollow fibers filters to assist patients
affected by Acute Renal Failure, represents the main
mission for Medica.
Medice.........................................................................15.12
Medikit..........................................................................15.09
Medikit’s unbroken record of success began with a
“world first”: our one-piece jointless catheter for
dialysis, which commands a 60% share of the
Japanese market. This technological achievement
served as the springboard for Medikit’s dramatic
growth. Since then, as a specialist catheter
manufacturer, we have developed a series of
ground-breaking products in rapid succession,
making significant contributions to medical
treatment.
Membrana............................................17.04 and 17.17
Membrana is the largest independent membrane
producer worldwide. Now part of Polypore inc., the
world’s largest supplier of microporous membranes
for medical applications, Membrana offers a wide
range of capillary and flat membranes, particularly
for haemodialysis and oxygenation. Products
include CUPROPHAN®, HEMOPHAN®, SMC®
and most recently, DIAPES® - a new synthetic
membrane family, setting advanced standards in
haemodialysis and representing the next generation
of dialysis membranes.
Midial.........................................................................15.30
Midial S.p.A. is an Italian company, CE and FDA
certified, based in Trapani, Sicily, is a firm which
produces and sells medical devices and components
for Dialysis, Infusion, Transfusion, Aspiration,
Urology, Artificial feeding, Disposables for contrast,
a Kit for Thoracentesis and Paracentesis, with a
portfolio of medical products able to satisfy needs
and expectations of its own customers. Website:
www.midial.it
Miltenyi Biotec......................................................12.07
Miltenyi Biotec - PlasmaSelect Division offers a
platform technology for selective elimination of
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pathogenic substances from blood. LDLTheraSorb®, IG-TheraSorb® and RheoSorb® are
available for patients suffering from severe
hypercholesterolemia, autoimmune diseases and
rheological disturbances. The Life 18 System - an
integrated apheresis unit - combines the separation
of blood and the controlled perfusion of plasma
through those adsorber columns in a single device.
(www.miltenyibiotec.com).
Minntech.....................................................................12.15
Dialyzer Reprocessing Expertise, Support and
Innovation: the right combination from the world
leader in dialyzer reprocessing. Minntech’s
Renatron® Automated Reprocessing System is used
in thousands of dialysis facilities worldwide to
reprocess dialyzers easily, reliably and economically,
enabling high-quality dialysis for all patients. For
further information contact [email protected]
or visit our web-site www.minntech.com
National Kidney Foundation Singapore...........15.27
The National Kidney Foundation Singapore (NKFS)
is the world’s single largest not-for-profit dialysis
provider. It is also involved in preventive healthcare
and organ donation advocacy, benefiting over
600,000 Singaporeans annually. NKFS together with
ASN, ANNA, AST and SOTS are organizing
NephroAsia -TranplantAsia 2004 from 9-14 February
2004 in Singapore. Visit the NKFS booth or log-on
to www.nephroasia.com
National Kidney Foundation USA.....................12.20
The National Kidney Foundation offers clinical
practice guidelines and clinical action plans for
medical professionals and patient resources on
Chronic Kidney Disease and ESRD, including
haemodialysis adequacy, peritoneal dialysis
adequacy, vascular access, anaemia and nutrition.
New guidelines for 2003 include dyslipidemias and
bone disease.
Nebo...........................................................................15.26
Nebo a/s markets the low molecular weight iron
dextran CosmoFer® worldwide, except in the US
where the product is named INFeD®. CosmoFer®
is registered in ten countries in Europe and six
countries outside of Europe. Nebo a/s is a company
in the Danish Pharmacosmos group. Pharmacosmos
is the largest producer in the world of injectable iron
for the veterinary sector. During the last 10 years,
Pharmacosmos has produced more than 50 million
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doses of low molecular weight iron dextran for
human use.
Nefro-Ion................................................................15.10
Nephros.....................................................................17.01
Nephros Clinical studies have demonstrated that the
OLpur™ line of Nephros haemodiafiltration
products can increase HDF efficacy by more than
85%. Come by to review the data and learn how
easily you can enjoy all the benefits of cutting edge
mid-dilution haemodiafiltration therapy using your
existing dialysis equipment.
Neurochem.................................................................12.21
Neurochem was founded to develop and
commercialize breakthrough technologies, including
those to prevent and stop the progression of
amyloid-related diseases. The Company will feature
its innovative core technology which allowed for the
advancement of a drug candidate into a pivotal
phase II / III clinical trial to assess its efficacy and
safety in the treatment of patients suffering from
secondary (AA) amyloidosis. Neurochem will also
present epidemiologic and other information data
corollary to a better understanding of the disease.
Secondary AA amyloidosis is associated with
chronic inflammatory and infectious diseases. The
most common clinical presentation of secondary
(AA) amyloidosis is nephrotic-range proteinuria
with or without renal insufficiency.
Nikkiso......................................................................13.01
Nikkiso-Medical GmbH, Hamburg-based European
headquarters and subsidiary of Nikkiso Co. Ltd.,
Tokyo, was founded in 1997 and offers the full range
of dialysis products and related services to all
European Countries. After the successful
introduction of a new generation of dialysis machine,
we will integrate new dialyzers in 2003 and expand
our business, gradually widening our presence on
the European market.
Nipro..........................................................................15.17
Nipro’s dialysers and various disposable medical
devices were born out of an abundance of innovative
ideas and technology that have introduced
previously non-existent functions and performance.
NIPRO currently offers a total product line related
to dialysis. In pursuit of Safety in Medical Care and
towards true Quality of Life, actively advancing into
ever-new fields, Nipro’s goal is to be recognized
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worldwide as a leading global brand.
Novartis.......................................................................17.26
Nutricia......................................................................12.22
Nutricia provides a range of specialised clinical
nutrition support products: for renal patients
needing oral supplementation, Nutricia has
developed Renilon. These products are specifically
designed for pre-dialysis and dialysis patients to
maintain or improve their nutritional status and
increase well-being. For information on Nutricia,
please have a look at the website: www.nutricia.com
Ortho Biotech.........................................................13.02
Ortho Biotech, the established market leader in
anaemia management therapy across multiple
product uses, is committed to leading the fight
against serious illnesses and has earned a global
reputation for researching, manufacturing and
marketing innovative healthcare products that
extend and enhance the quality of patients’ lives.
Ortho Biotech markets epoetin alfa under the trade
name EPREX®/ERYPO® and is part of the Johnson
& Johnson family of companies.
Pharmacia..................................................................14.06
Pharmacia Corporation is a global, innovationdriven pharmaceutical and health care company.
Our products, services and employees demonstrate
the company’s commitment to improve wellness and
quality of life for people around the world. We look
forward to your questions and comments.
Rena Select.............................................................12.14
RheoMed...................................................................15.34
RheoMed GmbH represents medical devices like the
RheoChair, a dialysis chair; and the RheoClot, an
ACT-Timer. Other products are the SERIM Test Strip
Program; the NEW ARNOLD balance chair; the
RheoSteril disinfectant program and disposables
such as bicarbonate cartridges, dialyzers and
catheters. All these products are fit for the dialysis
market.
Roche.........................................................................12.16
Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Roche is an
innovation driven global healthcare leader focused
on pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Roche is
worldwide number one in diagnostics, oncology and
transplantation and has a leading position in
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Virology. With products and services that address
the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases,
the company contributes broadly to the
enhancement of people’s health and quality of life.
Roche employs some 62 000 people in more than 150
countries around the world. The company has
business alliances and R&D relationships with
numerous partners, including majority ownership
interests in Genentech and Chugai, which are both
members of the Roche Group.
Sanofi-Synthelabo................................................15.18
Scantibodies..............................................................15.14
Serumwerk..................................................................15.36
Serumwerk is a German mid-size company with 300
employees. Serumwerk is specialized in the
haemodialysis business and is manufacturing IVSolutions in PVC-free bags, bloodline sets and
bicarbonate cartridges. Serumwerk is also the
exclusive partner of NIPRO for the German market.
Shire..........................................................................17.28
Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc (Shire) is a rapidly
growing international emerging pharmaceutical
company with a strategic focus on four therapeutic
areas - central nervous system disorders (CNS),
gastrointestinal (GI), oncology, and anti-infectives.
Shire also has three platform technologies: advanced
drug delivery, lead optimisation for small molecules
and Biologics. Shire’s core strategy is based on
research and development combined with inlicensing and a focus on eight key pharmaceutical
markets.
Sined...........................................................................15.08
Sined, manufacturer of biomedical computerized
systems (ISO9001-EN46001), is known for advanced
solutions in Nephrology and Dialysis. Its main
products are: the BedNetTM system for automatic bed
monitoring, the MedWare TM Electronic Medical
Chart for Nephrology Unit, the SpaceLanTM wireless
system for mobility within the hospital, the
NetCareTM system for remote ICU monitoring, the
Video SystemTM for remote video monitoring. For
information: www.sined.net.
Spire Biomedical...................................................15.06
Spire Biomedical, Inc., manufactures advanced
chronic haemodialysis catheters and accessories. The
company offers anterograde (Pourchez XpressOTM)
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and retrograde tunneled (Pourchez RetrOTM)
separated-tip catheters. Both catheters have unique
double-”O” lumenal profiles that provide excellent
kink-resistance and optimal flow with low arterial
and venous pressures. Either product can be inserted
using Spire Biomedical’s unique SafeTracTM
Sheathless Insertion Kit or with a standard sheath/
dilator.
Springer.......................................................................17.15
Springer-Verlag is one of the most important
scientific publishing houses worldwide. Its range of
publications covers all of the natural sciences with a
particular emphasis on medicine. Springer-Verlag
publishes the journal Pediatric Nephrology on behalf
of IPNA.
Tassinari Bilance...................................................15.04
Tassinari Bilance s.r.l. ensures extremely high
product quality guaranteed by the Iso 9002 company
quality system and the CE mark which accompanies
all the systems made in our facility. Weighing beds
for nephrology, dialysis, intensive care reanimation,
cardiology centres - weighing armchairs for
nephrology and dialysis centres - serial interfaces
for teledialysis and p.c. links - mobile weighing
systems with 4 load cells suitable for any type of
hospital bed - scales for surgeries - personal
weighing scales - weighing scales and systems in
general.
Teraklin......................................................................15.13
Teraklin is a German company that develops,
manufactures and markets the “Artificial Liver“
MARS® (Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating
System) a unique extracorporeal liver support
therapy. MARS® supports the detoxification
function of the liver when absent in liver failure. The
MARS® treatment was developed for the selective
and effective removal of liver toxins from the
patient’s blood.
TKT.............................................................................14.08
TKT Europe-5S AB is a European pharmaceutical
company that is dedicated to drugs to treat rare
genetic diseases. The company has its headquarters
in Stockholm, Sweden and is represented in most
countries in Europe. The company has a close
collaboration with Transkaryotic Therapies Inc.
(TKT), a pharmaceutical company based in
Cambridge, MA, USA. The Niche Product Platform
is based on enzyme replacement for the treatment
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of rare genetic disorders, such as Fabry disease and
Hunter disease. These conditions belong to a group
of disorders characterized by the absence of certain
metabolic enzymes. The company’s first product,
Replagal® (agalsidase alfa) is a specific enzyme
replacement therapy for patients with Fabry disease.
Third World Congress of Nephrology...............17.21
The Third World Congress of Nephrology is a
meeting of the International Society of Nephrology,
the Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology and the
Singapore Society of Nephrology. It will be held in
Singapore on June 26-30, 2005. It will include an
exciting scientific programme, a fascinating social
programme and an exhibition of state of the art
advances in the science and technology of
nephrology.
Toray Industries.....................................................17.19
Toray Industries Inc. Toray, a world leader in
polymer and fibre technology, dedicated to the
development of products for medical care, present
our range of biocompatible hollow-fibre dialyzers:
FILTRYZER – created using a combination of fine
polymer and advanced hollow-fibre technology
using
polymethylmethacrylate
(PMMA),
TORAYSULFONE – a polysulphone dialyzer
suitable for high-flux treatment. Also exhibited:
TORAYMYXIN – a life saving blood purification
device consisting of polymyxin B-immobilized fibre
for the treatment of septicaemia.
Transonic.....................................................................17.30
Transonic Systems designs, manufacturers &
distributes flowmetering systems and patient
monitors for surgeons, nephrologists, biomedical
OEM manufacturers and researchers. State-of-theart products and exemplary customer service are our
trademarks.
UpToDate®.................................................................17.09
Physicians need quick, easy access to practical,
reliable answers to their clinical questions. Our
physician editors and authors synthesize available
clinical evidence and their own experience and
judgment to provide precise and concise diagnosis
and treatment recommendations. UpToDate is
updated every 4 months.
Website: www.uptodate.com).
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URREA.......................................................................17.06
The University Renal Research and Education
Association is a not-for-profit organization
established for the purpose of collecting information
and conducting worldwide epidemiologic, clinical,
and economic studies of kidney diseases and organ
transplantation. URREA conducts The Dialysis
Outcomes and Practice Patterns study (DOPPS),
www.dopps.org, which studies dialysis treatment
outcomes of ESRD patients, and the Scientific
Registry
of
Tranpslant
Recipients,
www.ustransplant.org, which provides outcome
information for transplant patients and facilities.
Vifor..........................................................................12.25
Vifor (International) Inc is a Swiss company
specialised in unique iron preparations for human
use and is dedicated to the treatment of iron
deficiency anaemia. Its main product is the i.v.
preparation Venofer (iron sucrose). The absence of
dextran gives Venofer an unprecedented safety
profile. FDA approved since 2000, Venofer has
rapidly become the most prescribed i.v. iron
preparation in haemodialysis in the USA.
Wichtig.......................................................................17.14
Wisepress................................................................17.23
Wisepress Bookshop is pleased to present a display
of publications chosen especially for the World Congress of Nephrology, from many of the world’s leading publishing houses. All the books can be ordered/
bought directly from the stand. We will also have a
good range of journals on display and sample copies will be available on request.
Wyeth........................................................................12.19
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LIST OF EXHIBITORS BY BOOTH NUMBER
HALL 12
Hexal
AtCorMedical
Lilly Deutschland
Mamisch
Miltenyi Biotec
Gilead
Gruppe Moellers
Culligan
Likamed
RenaSelect
Minntech
Roche
Amgen
Hospal
Wyeth
National Kidney Foundation USA
Neurochem
Nutricia
Baskent University
GML
Vifor
Fujisawa
Dade Behring
12.01
12.04
12.05
12.06
12.07
12.08
12.09
12.10
12.11
12.14
12.15
12.16
12.17
12.18
12.19
12.20
12.21
12.22
12.23
12.24
12.25
12.26
12.27
HALL 13
Nikkiso
Ortho Biotech
13.01
13.02
HALL 14
Bard
Abbott
Gry Pharma
Bayer
Gambro
Pharmacia
Boehringer
TKT
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14.01
14.02
14.03
14.04
14.05
14.06
14.07
14.08
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HALL 15
Bionic
Bioteque
Maltron
Tassinari Bilance
E-Med
Spire Biomedical
Glycorex Transplantation
Sined
Medikit
Nefro-Ion
Cybernius
Medice
Teraklin
Scantibodies
Affina
Herco
Nipro
Sanofi-Synthelabo
Asahi
Diamed
Bellco
Idemsa
B.Braun
DWA
Baxter
Nebo
National Kidney Foundation Singapore
Lauer
Edwards Lifescience
Midial
Hema Metrics
Leo
Joline
Rheomed
Haemopharm
Serumwerk
Infomed
15.01
15.02
15.03
15.04
15.05
15.06
15.07
15.08
15.09
15.10
15.11
15.12
15.13
15.14
15.15
15.16
15.17
15.18
15.19
15.20
15.21
15.22
15.23
15.24
15.25
15.26
15.27
15.28
15.29
15.30
15.31
15.32
15.33
15.34
15.35
15.36
15.37
HALL 16
Fresenius
Likamed
16.01
16.02
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HALL 17
Nephros
Medica
Kuraray
Membrana
Urrea
ISPD
EDTNA/ERCA
Up to Date
Blackwell
Dustri Verlag
Karger
Wichtig
Springer
Dialysis & Transplantation
Membrana
Genzyme
Toray
American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Third World Congress of Nephrology
Kluwer
Wisepress
ERA-EDTA 2004
Elsevier
Novartis
Haidylena
Allmed
Shire
Medcomp
Transonic
Colin Europe
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17.01
17.02
17.03
17.04
17.06
17.07
17.08
17.09
17.10
17.11
17.13
17.14
17.15
17.16
17.17
17.18
17.19
17.20
17.21
17.22
17.23
17.24
17.25
17.26
17.27
17.27/II
17.28
17.29
17.30
17.33
SPONSORS
WCN 2003 - SPONSORS
The organisers of the Congress gratefully
aknowledge the support of the following sponsors:
Main Sponsors
(alphabetical order)
Amgen
Baxter
F. Hoffman La Roche Ltd.
Fresenius Medical Care
Fujisawa GmbH
Gambro Lundia AB
Johnson & Johnson / Ortho Biotech
Membrana
Novartis Pharma AG
Pfizer
Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc
Sponsors
(alphabetical order)
Abbott Laboratories
Asahi Medical
Braintree Laboratories
B. Braun Medizintechnologie GmbH
Bristol Myers Squibb
Genzyme Therapeutics
Haidylena Medical
Haemopharm Biofluids
Hospal
Idemsa
Medice Pütter
Membrana
Nebo a/s
Orphan Europe
Sanofi-synthelabo
TKT Europe
Toray Industries
Transonic Systems Europe
Wyeth Pharma GmbH
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SPONSORS
“KIDNEY MORNING RUN”
to the benefit of the
International Federation of Kidney Foundations
Wednesday, June 11
7.00 – 8.00
Meeting Point: “Mommsen”- Stadion
close to city train stop “Messe Süd, Eichkamp” (S75, S9)
Two routes: approximately 3 and 6 kilometers
The Mommsen-Stadion is located close to the ICC.
There are facilities to store belongings, to get
changed and to have a shower, so that participants
can directly go to the ICC afterwards to attend the
plenary session.
Sponsored and organised by Ortho Biotech, Germany
The sponsor will donate • 25 per participant to the
International Federation of Kidney Foundations
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