Dialyseal

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) is the preferred treatment for children with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) as they await kidney transplant. However, the catheter implantation requires a two-week recovery period to mitigate leakage complications, preventing immediate treatment. As a result, many patients are forced to undergo hemodialysis (HD) or continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) to maintain solute clearance during their recovery period, which devastates their vasculature and permanently stunts development. We designed a device that can prevent leakage immediately post-catheter insertion, enabling urgent start PD for pediatrics. Our device creates a water-tight seal within 24 hours and offers a simple, robust deployment workflow compatible with minimally invasive catheter insertion techniques.