In 1974 we began manufacturing a hollow fiber dialyzer developed using our original cellulose fiber technology based on our long experience as a chemical and fiber maker. In the years since then, we have worked to improve the quality-consistency and technology of dialyzers and dialyzer system technology to meet growing demand for hemodialysis therapy at home and abroad. Our dialyzers are used worldwide and in many facilities throughout Japan.
The hemodialysis business that we pioneered in Japan and overseas forms the foundation that supports the Asahi Kasei Group’s medical enterprises. Our expertise in separation technology using membranes and adsorbents is contributing to the development and widespread adoption of advanced treatment technologies for improved safety in therapeutic apheresis and blood products for transfusion.