Gambro AK 96: A customised, high-performance and cost-effective haemodialysis solution
The Gambro AK 96 is a high-performance haemodialysis machine designed to meet the demands of modern dialysis centres . Based on Gambro's expertise and developed in close collaboration with healthcare professionals, it incorporates the best features of previous models such as the AK 95 S and AK 200, while adding significant innovations. It offers an excellent balance between treatment quality, safety, operational efficiency and ease of use, in a compact and mobile format that is ideal for space-constrained environments or busy units.
With the Gambro AK 96, every haemodialysis session can be performed under optimal conditions. It enables precise treatment control thanks to the Diascan® system, an online Kt/V monitoring technology that provides real-time data without the need for blood sampling. This feature not only ensures accurate monitoring of treatment effectiveness, but also helps to ensure consistency of sessions while reducing patient discomfort . Combined with intelligent concentrate management (with individual adjustment of composition parameters, conductivity deviation detection and alarm in case of anomalies), it helps to enhance patient safety at every stage of the process.
The machine also incorporates the Gambro Hygiene Chain, designed to prevent biofilm formation and block endotoxin transmission. Thanks to features such as the U9000® filter, a single-use, fully drainable fluid pathway and a 93°C thermal disinfection cycle, microbiological safety is optimised. Each phase of disinfection is recorded to ensure complete traceability, meeting the most stringent hygiene standards.
Designed to simplify the daily routine of healthcare staff, the Gambro AK 96 features an intuitive interface with clear symbols for quick familiarisation. Automated processes assist the user during critical steps such as priming, patient connection and rinsing, reducing the risk of errors and the time spent on each machine. Standby mode allows the equipment to be prepared in advance without unnecessary consumption of water or concentrates. A single button is then all it takes to activate the treatment, with the machine ready in less than two minutes.
Its compact size and manoeuvrability make it ideal for facilities with space constraints. Mounted on lockable castors, the AK 96 is easy to move and reposition without effort. It is also equipped with a backup battery, allowing treatment to continue or be terminated in a controlled manner in the event of a power failure, particularly in regions with unstable infrastructure.
The AK 96 is available in several versions (Basic, Efficient BPM, Advance, Bio), allowing each dialysis centre to choose the configuration best suited to its clinical, economic or logistical needs. Regardless of the version chosen, treatment quality, patient safety and simplified operation remain at the heart of the design. Resolutely forward-looking, the Gambro AK 96 is a comprehensive, reliable and scalable solution for high-performance haemodialysis on a daily basis.
