2011 Exhibitors

Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutritionals, and medical products, including devices and diagnostics.
The company employs approximately 65,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.

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Abbott
Acime Frame designs and manufactures dialysis treatment chairs. We are a medium company of 35 employees and our main goal is the creation of quality chairs to be part of a successful treatment experience. Since 1990 our research and development team continues on improving them with up to date technology and including hospital workers input in our work. We provide electrical chairs that are comfortable, easy to manipulate and clean with effortless access to its mechanical parts. You will experience high comfort and durability, which will secure you a serene work environment and patient treatment.
Address: 1 Avenue de l’Europe, ZA de la Maie, 62720 Rinxent.
Telephone: 07833942705
Fax: 0033. (0)3.21.10.85.90

Acime Frame
Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, we continue to advance science to serve patients.
Address: 240 Cambridge Science Park Milton Road Cambridge CB4 0WD
Telephone: +44 1223 420305
Fax: +44 1223 426314

Amgen
Astellas’ key areas are Transplantation, Urology, Dermatology and Anti-infectives. Astellas is committed to supporting medical research and education, and sponsors a number of European and national professional bodies. In Transplantation, Astellas has immunosuppressants for the prevention of organ rejection post-transplant and its pipeline includes further products in this area.
Address: Astellas Pharma Ltd - UK, Lovett House, Lovett Road, Staines, Middlesex, TW18 3AZ
Telephone: 01784 419 686
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Astellas Pharma Ltd
The B Braun group is one of the world’s fastest growing top healthcare companies. In the UK B Braun operates from a purpose built head office and distribution centre at Thorncliffe Park Sheffield providing medical products and services to all NHS hospitals in the UK B Braun Avitum UK provides the NHS with a complete solution for Haemodialysis products and services. Today we operate 11 UK dialysis centres and continue to work in partnership with Trusts and PCTs to address capacity demands and patient choice for Haemodialysis in the hospital, satellite unit and home. As a market leader in dialysis technology, we are excited to launch at BRS this year, new product innovations to improve dialysis efficiency and enhance patient care.
  • Biologic Comfort to predict and prevents hypotensive episodes
  • Adimea offering the most accurate of urea clearance enabling continuous monitoring of dialysis clearance
  • Nexadia system for monitoring and collection of dialysis data from hospital or home to a central database. Nexadia can also facilitate the provision of the new national data set.
We welcome you to visit stand B22 to discover more about B Braun Avitum UK
Address: Christine McCabe, Commercial Manager, B Braun Avitum UK ,Thorncliffe Park, Sheffield, S35 2PW
Telephone: Tel: +44 (0)114 225 9000
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B Braun
Baxter is a global, diversified healthcare company that develops products and therapies to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with life-threatening conditions such as haemophilia, kidney disease immune disorders and other chronic and acute conditions. The company operates in three areas: BioScience develops recombinant and plasma-based proteins; other biopharmaceutical products, including biosurgery products and vaccines; regenerative medicine, and technologies used in adult stem cell therapies. Medication Delivery provides intravenous solutions and speciality products used for fluid management, anesthesia, parenteral nutrition support, pain management, antibiotic therapy, chemotherapy and drug deliver systems. Renal develops products and provides services for renal replacement therapies for patients with kidney disease.
Address: Renal Division, Wallingford Road, Compton, Newbury, RG20 7QW
Telephone: +441635 206316
Fax: +441635 206295

Baxter Healthcare Ltd
The Boehringer Ingelheim group is one of the world’s 20 leading pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, it operates globally with 145 affiliates and more than 42,000 employees. Since it was founded in 1885, the family-owned company has been committed to researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing novel products of high therapeutic value for human and veterinary medicine. For Boehringer Ingelheim - and its employees - carrying a good share of social responsibility is an important component in its business culture. Both global commitments in social projects and properly caring for all its employees are included. Respect, equal opportunity, and the balance of career and family life form the basis for mutual cooperation. And, environmental protection and sustainability are always the main focus during any of Boehringer Ingelheim’s undertakings. Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd. Ellesfield Avenue Bracknell Berkshire RG12 8YS Tel:01344 424600 Contact: Jennifer Vitali: Jennifer.vitali@boehringer-ingeheim.com Company website: www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk
Address: Ellesfield Avenue, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8YS
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Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd
CareFusion combines proven clinical technologies with actionable intelligence to improve patient care. Our employees are focused on developing and bringing to market, solutions to today’s major healthcare challenges, for example healthcare associated infections (HAIs). The CareFusion Infection Prevention mission is to deliver clinically differentiated evidence-based products and services that support the global effort to reduce HAIs. ChloraPrep is illustrative of this focus. The only 2% Chlorhexidine based product licensed for cutaneous antisepsis prior to medical and surgical invasive procedures. This allows healthcare professionals to comply with evidence-based guidelines and recognised best practice for prevention of HAIs. ChloraPrep helps save lives.
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CareFusion
CaridianBCT, leading provider of technologies and services in blood banking and therapeutic apheresis industries, is committed to enhancing the world’s blood quality, safety, and supply. Stop by Stand C24 to view the Spectra Optia Apheresis System for centrifugal Therapeutic Plasma Exchange." or visit our website: www.caridianbct.com
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CaridianBCT Europe, N.V.
We are Covidien. One of the world's largest providers of advanced medical devices, supplies, imaging products and pharmaceuticals.

Formerly Tyco Healthcare, we're now a dynamic, independent healthcare company committed to providing positive innovations and partnerships to the medical community.

For decades our brands have defined their categories in the healthcare field, and today we support the lifesaving work of medical professionals in more than 130 countries.

Through ongoing collaboration with medical professionals and organizations, we identify clinical needs and translate them into proven products and procedures that yield positive results for life.

Over the years, we've pioneered a number of medical advances including vascular compression, thermometry, pulse oximetry, electro surgery, surgical stapling and laparoscopic instrumentation.

For everything from saving lives to bringing new lives into the world. Covidien -Positive results for life.
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Covidien
CSE Healthcare Systems is one of the UK’s most successful healthcare systems suppliers and is proud to partner University Hospitals Birmingham in providing PICS. The Prescribing Information and Communication System – PICS – is a rules-based clinical decision support system developed for the Health Service. PICS has been subject to continuous multi-professional clinical feedback and it has had constant development for over 10 years. Its excellent record of stability, safety and usability has enabled its deployment across an entire inpatient environment, supporting 24,000 prescriptions and 125,000 administrations per week. PICS has a highly regarded electronic prescribing and medication administration capability that incorporates management facilities, laboratory and radiology ordering, observation charting, results reporting and discharge summaries. PICS provides key benefits to the quality and safety of patients’ care. The clinical information needed in decision making is readily available to the healthcare professional where they need it most: at the bedside.
Address: Rotherside Road, Sheffield, S21 4HL
Telephone: 01246 437400
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CSE Healthcare Systems
About Derwent Healthcare The supplier of choice for medical, health and fitness professionals, Derwent Healthcare is the sole UK distributor for Biospace, manufacturers of a range of highly accurate body composition analysers. Unlike other BIA analysers on the market, these are the only to combine Direct Segmental Measurement with multiple frequency technology Derwent Healthcare is also exclusive distributor of the Bionic Range of Therapy Chairs which are used in all clinical areas including dialysis. Bionic therapy chairs set the standard in terms of quality of patient comfort, reliability and durability Created in 2003, and based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the aim of Derwent Healthcare is to improve the quality of people’s lives allowing them to do more, feel better and live longer. The world-leading innovative products and technologies they supply reflect this opportunity.
Address: Widdrington House, 35, South Side, Stamfordham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE18 0PD
Telephone: 01661 886169
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Derwent Healthcare Ltd
Dexcel Pharma Ltd has recently launched Deximune® an alternative brand of ciclosporin which is bioequivalent to the leading brand whilst offering significant savings. Dexcel Pharma Ltd was established in 1968 and is a major supplier of generic pharmaceuticals to the NHS. We specialise in the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of innovative prescription drug formulations of successful established molecules. We are able to offer significant savings to the NHS, in a number of important therapeutic areas.
Address: 1 Cottebrooke Park, Heartlands Business Park, Daventry, NN11 8YL
Telephone: 01327 316858
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Dexcel Pharma Ltd
Diaverum are Europe’s largest independent renal service provider. Formed in 2007 from the clinic division of Gambro, we are now a fully independent company focusing on provision of dialysis through our network of clinics. We currently care for more than 18,000 patients in 14 countries. We do not manufacture equipment or consumables, and our 100% focus to patient care makes us the ideal partner to NHS Renal Teams seeking to outsource management of dialysis. In deciding whether to collaborate with an independent sector provider, you need to be assured that the provider will be reliable, deliver high quality clinical care, and be flexible to meet your individual Renal Unit needs. We strongly believe that we are perfectly placed to be your ideal partner, and this is being demonstrated through the growing number of clinics we are being contracted to open in the UK. Our mission is to improve quality of life for renal patients, and we work tirelessly to make this a reality.
Address: 5 Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1EU
Telephone: 01727 737680
Fax: 01727 894782

Diaverum
“With more emphasis than ever placed on carbon and water footprints, ELGA Process Water's unique experience, innovation and technologies mean that we are well placed to support you in the long term. We can supply new energy efficient products or carry out assessments to identify potential water savings within your existing Renal Water System. Our focus on customer service (4hr – 8hr – 12hr & 24hr service response contracts) and continued investment in our people allow us to continually deliver technical excellence along with innovative products and services to our customers. Visit our Water Specialists on stand E10 to book your free assessment and see products including the DWA Modula S-XL at first hand.
Address: Marlow International, Park Way, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1YL
Telephone: +44 (0) 1628 897000
Fax: +44 (0) 1628 897001

ELGA Process Water
EMS Healthcare provides innovative vehicle-based solutions, tailor made for healthcare services We are specialists in the design, logistics and delivery of mobile or fixed site temporary accommodation. We use medical trailers to put clinical services into convenient locations, quickly and cost-effectively. Our new Liberty Quad 8 bed Renal Dialysis ward is easy to install, fast to deploy and delivers a quality interior that has the look and feel of a hospital ward. We can help you … access temporary facilities during a new build or refurbishment project, solve capacity problems when demand for treatment increases or improve patient care by delivering treatment in holiday locations. Betsi Cadwaladr is the latest to take advantage of our Liberty Quad unit, based in Welshpool the facility saves patients hours of travel time and the expense of commuting to other hospitals. To see the impact it is having visit www.ems-healthcare.com. Please visit our stand to talk to the team and to discover the benefits of our new vehicle-based solution open to the Renal sector. Tel: 0151 350 1500 Fax: 0151 350 1501 Contact email: robert.jordan@ems-healthcare.com
Address: Lakeside, Shellway Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 4LQ
Telephone: 0151 350 1500
Fax: 0151 350 1501

EMS Healthcare
Environmental Water Systems (UK) Ltd are pleased to announce that we have been appointed as sole distributors for Hercopure Renal Dialysis products in the UK. Having supplied the healthcare market for the last 10 years, our experience and capability in supplying turnkey installations with service and backup is proven. On our stand will be the latest Hercopure RO systems. For more information please visit us on stand D30.
Address: Charwell House Cheddar Business Park Wedmore Road Cheddar Somerset BS27 3EB
Telephone: 01934 741782
Fax: 01934 741783

Enviromental Water Systems (UK) Ltd
Fresenius Medical Care are the world’s leading company in the field of dialysis, combining expertise in the development and production of technologically-advanced products with comprehensive care for patients. We offer products and services to optimise the therapy outcome, inline with the specific needs of the individual patient and therapy approach. We are also market leaders in the provision of partnership dialysis unit programmes with nearly 60 clinics in the UK. Our programmes include: • Haemodialysis/Haemodiafiltration • Pharmaceuticals • Renal Clinics • Peritoneal dialysis • Home haemodialysis • Water treatment • Dialysis software
Address: Fresenius Medical Care, Nunn Brook Road, Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2HU
Telephone: 01623 445100
Fax: 01623 550807

Fresenius Medical Care
Gambro has been pioneering solutions for patients in Chronic and Acute Therapies for more than 45 years. With you and your patients as our inspiration, we are constantly seeking ways to advance the science of dialysis. The result is innovative products that will support your success. Gambro - Your home of INNOVATION - You inspire, We innovate.

For further information please visit us on stand C20.
Address: Lundia House Ermine Business Park Huntingdon PE29 6XX
Telephone: 01480 444000
Fax: 01480 434084

Gambro
Genzyme is one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, dedicated to making a major positive impact on the lives of people with serious diseases. Since 1981, Genzyme has grown from a small start-up to a diversified enterprise with more than 8,500 employees spanning the globe. With many established products and services helping patients in more than 80 countries, Genzyme is a leader in the effort to develop and apply the most advanced technologies in the life sciences. The company's products and services are focused on rare inherited disorders, kidney disease, orthopaedics, cancer, transplant and immune diseases, and diagnostic testing. Genzyme's commitment to innovation continues with a substantial development program focused on these fields, as well as heart disease and other areas of unmet medical need.

Registered in England  Company Registration No. 4313666


Address: Genzyme Therapeutics Ltd 4620 Kingsgate Cascade Way Oxford Business Park South Oxford OX4 2SU
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Genzyme
Hospira is a global speciality pharmaceutical and medication delivery company dedicated to Advancing Wellness™. As the world leader in speciality generic injectable pharmaceuticals, Hospira offers one of the broadest portfolios of generic acute care and oncology injectables, as well as integrated infusion therapy and medication management solutions. Through its products, Hospira helps improve the safety, cost and productivity of patient care.


Biosimilars

Biosimilars that are licensed for the UK are high-quality, cost-effective alternatives to proprietary biopharmaceuticals. With patents for these biopharmaceuticals expiring, Hospira is expanding its competencies to develop, manufacture and market Biosimilars in order to meet the growing demand for lower cost alternatives. A 20% price reduction on 5 high-cost drugs resulting from Biosimilar competition could save the EU over €1.6 billion per year. [1]
In 2008, Hospira launched Retacrit® (epoetin zeta), its biosimilar erythropoietin. Epoetin Zeta is approved in the EU for the treatment of anaemia in both oncology and nephrology therapy areas.

[1] European Generic Medicines Association. EGA Handbook on Biosimilar medicines, 2007.
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Hospira
Janssen is part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, which comprises of around 250 operating companies throughout the world and employs approximately 120,000 people in 57 countries, 6,000 of them in the UK. Janssen is one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical companies, with operations throughout the world and in recent years has increasingly moved to the forefront of the biotechnology revolution. The company is committed to delivering great medicines and has introduced a range of innovative treatments that can make an important difference to lives of patients with serious health conditions, such a kidney failure and anaemia; and is able to treat around 1,500 million patients every year.
Address: 50-100 Holmers Farm Way High Wycombe Bucks HP12 4EG UK.
Telephone: 01494 567744
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Janssen
Journal of Renal Nursing is the clinical and professional voice which promotes excellence in clinical practice and provides up-to-date accessible, practical and visually stimulating information. The journal, which will help inform, challenge and support nurses working in renal care, focuses on best practice with articles written by experts and peer-reviewed by leading authorities in the field to facilitate evidence based practice. Journal of Renal Nursing is a multidisciplinary journal and in addition to nurses working in renal care, is designed to meet the educational needs of all professionals working in renal care, including pharmacists, dietitians, healthcare assistants, social workers, physicians, clinical technologists, transplant surgeons and histocompatibility scientists working within a multi-disciplinary team. The journal also addresses professional and training issues, disseminating information on the latest developments in policy, research and clinical practice, and provides a forum for review of critical issues to promote the advancement of renal care. Visit stand P20 to meet the team and collect a recent issue of the Journal of Renal Nursing. St Jude’s Church, Dulwich Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0PB Tel: 020 7738 5454 Fax: 020 7733 2325 Contact: Peter Black | Associate Publisher
Address: St Jude’s Church, Dulwich Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0PB
Telephone: 020 7738 5454
Fax: 020 7733 2325

Journal of Renal Nursing
Kimal Holdings PLC and Allmed Medical GmbH have formed a new Joint Venture Company, Kimal renal Care Ltd, which will develop the provision of Independant Dialysis Clinics in the United Kingdom and Ireland. With Kimal’s 40 years knowledge of, and service into, the UK Renal marketplace, allied to Allmeds technical anD scientific capabilities of developing and manufacturing innovative dialysis equipment and products, Kimal Renal Care has the opportunity to play a big part in treating and managing the distinct needs of the Renal patient.
Address: PO Box 15228 Sherwood Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 9WF
Telephone: +44(0)845 4379556
Fax: +44 (0) 845 4379557

Kimal Renal Care Ltd
L.IN.C-Medical systems is still at the cutting edge of Plasma Pheresis therapies in the UK. We can offer three types of Double Filtration plasma Pheresis therapies, Immuno-adsorption, Plasma component exchange, and Leukocyte apheresis. We supply a range 'business class' home and hospital dialysis chairs and optional exercise bikes. We also supply a unique point of care Heparin management device, and Endoscopic PD catheter insertion system which is exceptional. Address:Loddington House. Main Street. Loddington. Leicestershire. LE7 9XE Telephone: 01572 717515 Fax: 01572 717516
Address: Loddington House Main Street Loddington Leicestershire LE7 9XE
Telephone: 01572 717515
Fax: 01572 717516

L. IN.C. Medical Systems Ltd
LEO Pharma is among the world’s leading companies in parenteral treatment of thromboembolic disorders and topical dermatology. LEO Pharma is owned entirely by the LEO Foundation and is committed to improving patient care whilst increasing awareness and understanding within its specialist disease areas. With no shareholders, money can be reinvested into what really matters: pioneering treatment for the benefit of patients. LEO Pharma is also committed to developing service redesign programmes, educational initiatives and service provision. For more information about LEO Pharma’s products or educational resources, please telephone 01844 347333 or email: general.uk@leo-pharma.com
Address: Leo Laboratories Limited Longwick Road Princes Risborough HP27 9RR
Telephone: 01844 347333
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Leo Laboratories Ltd
Medical Access is a supplier of Renal, Radiology and Oncology consumables.
We are the exclusive supplier of Medcomp's vascular access catheters in the UK, including Tesio , Ash-Split , Hemo-Flow (permcath) etc, plus a number of new developments.Medical Access also supply DuraLock-C, the 'double impact' Citrate catheter
locking solution.

Address: Medical Access Limited The Heath Business Park Runcorn Cheshire WA7 4QX
Telephone: 0800 027 2889
Fax: 0845 543 8240

Medical Access
Mediqal H.I. provides dedicated renal and transplant software and support with its advanced clinical system, eMEDRenal, with a user friendly interface, standardisation of design and extensive clinical functionality. eMEDRenal satisfies UK specific requirements such as automated UK Renal Registry returns, Renal Patient View module and support of the Renal Association standards.
 
Our team of experts has extensive domain knowledge in renal disease and is renowned for its outstanding customer service and support.

Mediqal H.I. is a subsidiary of Health Informatics International (www.hiiweb.com).

Address: Suite F, Astonbury Business Park, Aston, Stevenage, SG2 7EG
Telephone: 01438 880190
Fax: 01438 881009

Mediqal Health Informatics Ltd
National Kidney Federation Run by Kidney Patients for Kidney Patients The NKF is the national Kidney Patient charity in the United Kingdom. The Federation’s aim throughout the UK is to promote both the best renal medical practice and treatment, and the health of persons suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or Established Renal Failure (ERF). The NKF also supports the related needs of those relatives and friends who care for kidney patients.
Address: National Kidney Federation, The Point, Coach Road, Shireoaks, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 8BW
Telephone: 01909 544999
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National Kidney Federation
Nephropharm is a pharmaceutical company created from Fresenius Medical Care, specialising in providing renal medicines for dialysis patients. Building on the expertise and trust that is intrinsic to Fresenius Medical Care, our vision is to provide treatments which contribute towards holistic care, improve outcomes and increase the quality of life for dialysis patients. Combined with a professional service and a passion to deliver excellence, we will help you achieve your treatment goals. Our products : • Phosphate binders • IV iron
Address: Fresenius Medical Care/Nephropharm, Nunn Brook Road, Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2HU
Telephone: 01623 445100
Fax: 01623 550807

Nephropharm
NHS Kidney Care is the service improvement division of the Department of Health's Renal Policy Team and works with patients and carers, clinical teams and commissioners of kidney care to improve the services delivered to patients with kidney disease. Its vision is to improve the patient experience by enabling consistent implementation of the National Service Framework for Renal Services, a government pledge to raise the quality of kidney care.
Address: 3rd Floor, New Croft House, Market Street East, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 6ND
Telephone: 0191 2292952
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NHS Kidney Care
Nipro is one of the world’s leading producers of disposable medical equipment for dialysis and dialysis-related treatments. With over 30 years of continuous research and development, we continue to bring products to market that reflect the needs of its customers with the highest of quality standards and focus on safety. Our renal product range includes filters, fistula needles, blood tubing sets, bicarbonate cartridges, haemostatic bandages, Biohole ™ kits, dialysis machines and catheters. Nipro Europe has joined up with Phoenix Pure Water GmbH to complete their product range within Renal Care. Phoenix Pure Water is a German company, specialized in water treatment systems for dialysis centres. At this year’s conference we are delighted to launch: • Elisio™- The Elisio™ dialyzer with its Polynephron™ membrane is a state-of-the-art and unique dialyzer ready for the current dialysis needs. With its BPA free fibres, housing and headers, it is more patient-friendly, user-friendly and eco-friendly. It reduces CO2 emissions in production, transport and disposal. • Phoenix MOVE – The new dimension in media supply which breaks with old habits and revolutionizes dialysis stations. With no hoses and cables on the floor, simple right left-shunt change, no uncoupling in changing concentrates and fast and thorough cleaning behind the dialysis station, Phoneix Move offers a more hygienic and safer environment for the patients and staff. • Biohole™ - Nipro has re-introduced the Buttonhole technique for dialysis by designing a special needle set. The BioHole™ Needle System forms an excellent combination with the buttonhole puncture method. After a fixed puncture tunnel is created, you can use the BioHole™ Needle System, which is less sharp than a standard AVF needle, but sharp enough to avoid the trampoline effect. The new system includes a scab remover. Come and visit us on stand B10 for more information.
Address: Nipro Europe NV, 78 York Street, London, W1H 1DP
Telephone: 020 7692 0742
Fax: 020 7692 0743

Nipro UK
NxStage® Medical Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA that develops, manufactures, and markets innovative systems for the treatment of endstage renal disease and acute kidney failure. NxStage is leading the way with innovative technologies and product designs that simplify the delivery of renal therapies to patients with both acute and chronic kidney failure. For ESRD patients, NxStage innovations make daily home dialysis more practical, helping patients pursue the health benefits of more frequent therapy, while enabling them to maintain a more normal lifestyle. Our innovations even give patients the freedom to travel, without disrupting their treatment schedule. In acute kidney failure and critical care settings, NxStage innovations offer clinicians multiple, truly portable, flexible therapy options, while reducing the need for staff intervention. We are building on these achievements with equally innovative approaches to clinician and patient education, customer service, technical support, and maintenance www.nxstage.com Tel: (978) 687 4700 Fax: (978) 687 4800
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Founded in 1964, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: 'Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide.' Otsuka researches, develops, manufactures and markets innovative and original products, with a focus on pharmaceutical products for the treatment of diseases and consumer products for the maintenance of everyday health. Otsuka is committed to being a corporation that creates global value, adhering to the high ethical standards required of a company involved in human health and life, maintaining a dynamic corporate culture, and working in harmony with local communities and the natural environment. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd., the holding company for the Otsuka Group. The Otsuka Group comprises 145 companies and employs approximately 39,000 people in 23 countries and regions worldwide. Otsuka and its consolidated subsidiaries earned ¥1,084.2 billion (approx. €8.27 billion*) in annual revenues in the fiscal year to 31 March 2010. Visit Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. at www.otsuka-global.com.
Address: 3 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, UB11 1EZ
Telephone: 020 8756 3128
Fax: 020 8848 0529

Otsuka Pharmaceuticals (UK) Ltd
Purite, part of the global Ondeo Industrial Solutions Group, is a specialist in the design, manufacture and service of reverse osmosis (RO) systems for haemodialysis.  Our strength is our flexibility to meet specific customer requirements, where innovative product development has enabled Purite to develop a new range of products. 

This exciting new range will be exhibited this year at our stand.

Address: Purite Ltd, Bandet Way, Thame, Oxon OX9 3SJ
Telephone: + 44 (0) 1844 217141
Fax: + 44 (0) 1844 217141

Purite
Roche Products Ltd aims to improve people's health and quality of life with innovative products and services for the early detection, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Part of one of the world’s leading healthcare groups, Roche in the UK employs nearly 2,000 people in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Globally Roche is the leader in diagnostics, and a major supplier of medicines for the treatment of cancer, transplantation, virology, bone and rheumatology, obesity and renal anaemia. Find out more at www.rocheuk.com.
Address: Roche Products Ltd. 6 Falcon Way, Shire Park Welwyn Garden City AL7 1TW
Telephone: 01707 366000
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Roche
Shire is proud to sponsor the BRS - please come and visit us on Stand B20. Shire’s strategic goal is to become the leading specialty biopharmaceutical company that focuses on meeting the needs of the specialist physician. 

Shire focuses its business on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, human genetic therapies and renal and gastrointestinal diseases as well as opportunities in other therapeutic areas.

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Smart Medical supply a range of innovative diagnostic systems for cardiovascular monitoring including devices for continuous non-invasive haemodymanic and autonomic function testing. The Finometer Syncope System provides a comprehensive solution for beat-to-beat blood pressure, cardiac output and autonomic function testing for both routine and research applications whilst the new real-time ambulatory HRV monitor to be launched at the BRS 2010 presents time and frequency domain information via BlueTooth connectivity. SMART and ScanMed Medical together are the leaders in arterial stiffness and central pressure monitoring for clinical and research applications and will be exhibiting the SphygmoCor PWA and Vicorder PWV.
Address: Cotswold Business Village, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos, GL56 0JU
Telephone: 08707 705168
Fax: 08707 705169

Smart Medical
Far Infrared therapy is an innovative technology for fistula management which has been widely adopted in the country of origin. The introduction of a product that will improve fistula outcomes, in an environment of healthcare reforms and efficiency savings, defines the very ethos of Stanningley Pharma. Furthermore, the company is generously supporting renal departments with trial opportunities, and is planning two other product launches this year. Stanningley Pharma is a new company built on the foundations of people with longstanding experience and expertise in nephrology. The company’s achievements to date, demonstrate its commitment to innovation, serving both the needs of renal patients and healthcare professionals.
Address: Stanningley Pharma Ltd, BioCity, Pennyfoot Street, Nottingham, NG1 1GF
Telephone: 01159124253
Fax: 01159124289

Stanningley Pharma
Syner-Med (PP) Ltd has brought innovative pharmaceutical products and medical devices to healthcare professionals and patients for more than 15years. Currently the Company is focused on the health-economic management of central venous catheters and the benefit of thrombolytic therapy and prevention of catheter related infection. Syner-Med is committed to providing Healthcare Professionals with education enabling them to deliver evidence based patient care.
Address: 2nd Floor Beech House 840 Brighton Road Purley Surrey CR8 2BH
Telephone: + 44(0)208 655 6380
Fax: +44 (0) 208 655 6398

Syner-Med (Pharmaceutical Products) Ltd
The Hospitals Business Unit of Teva UK Limited is dedicated to providing solutions in the following areas: • Oncology • Anti-Infectives • Mental Health • Urology • Biosimilars • Immunotherapy • Wound Care We aim to combine a competitively priced portfolio of generic and branded pharmaceutical products alongside value-added services. For Teva, renal medicine represents a new therapy area with our current pipeline being focused towards immunotherapy agents for use following renal transplantation. Towards the end of 2010, our first product Myfenax (mycophenolate mofetil) was launched and this has recently been followed by Tacni® (tacrolimus hard capsules). For further information, please come and see us at the Teva exhibition stand, or contact: Teva UK Limited, Ridings Point, Whistler Drive, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5HX, T: 01977 628500 W: www.tevauk.com Medical Information T: 0207 540 7117 E: medinfo@tevauk.com
Address: Teva UK Limited, Ridings Point, Whistler Drive, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5HX
Telephone: 01977 628500
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Teva
Vifor Pharma is the world’s leading company in the treatment of patients with iron deficiency anaemia. From original scientific research through to clinical trials, the company has developed iron based medicines for more than 50 years. Both Venofer® and Ferinject® are intravenous iron preparations that Vifor has brought to the UK and to physicians across Europe. In 2010 Vifor established operations in the UK and is committed to supporting healthcare professionals in all aspects of iron deficiency management.
Address: The Old Stables Bagshot Park Bagshot Surrey GU19 5PJ
Telephone: +44 (0) 1276 853600
Fax: +44 (0) 1276 452341

Vifor Pharma UK Ltd
For more than a decade Vitalpulse have been the acknowledged experts in renal computing. Their intimate knowledge of Renal Registries, UK Transplant and Renal Patient View are well known, and their software interfaces with laboratories, PAS and dialysis equipment involves them with almost every renal unit in the UK. Now their VitalData Clinical Information System is being deployed across the country, selected through European tender as the system of choice for numerous regional and local renal installations. Success of the product is attributed to its configurability, ease of use and competitive price, as well as the company’s profound understanding of user needs. VitalData is based on an industry standard SQL database, within a sophisticated yet intuitive graphical Windows environment. Commissioning includes the migration of historic patient data from whatever system it replaces. Laboratory, demographic and dialysis machine interfaces are available, and integration with Microsoft Office products. Links to the UK Renal Registry, UK Transplant and Renal Patient View come as standard. VitalData remains flexible throughout its working life so that it will accommodate evolving requirements and national standards. Vitalpulse also provides on-going software support for Proton systems with a dedicated customer support service and help line. Vitalpulse is a wholly owned British private company.
Address: Vitalpulse Ltd Trapstile House Lustleigh Devon TQ13 9TE
Telephone: 01371 879054
Fax: 0141 2800028

Vitalpulse Ltd
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