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A personalized AV fistula protection for dialysis patients.

Shared by Gal Hostnik on 2025-07-02 09:40

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Fistula Protect designs and manufactures patient-matched medical devices—personalized protectors that shield arteriovenous (AV) fistulas from life-threatening injuries. These CE-marked Class I medical devices are tailored to fit various arm and fistula shapes, providing reliable protection against impacts, cuts, and harmful compression during everyday activities.

If an AV fistula is injured, a dialysis patient can bleed out within minutes. Fistula Protect serves as a crucial safeguard, helping to prevent such emergencies. This solution ensures both safety and peace of mind, empowering dialysis patients to live more freely and actively.
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This solution shall not include mention to the use of drugs, chemicals or biologicals (including food); invasive devices; offensive, commercial or inherently dangerous content. This solution was not medically validated. Proceed with caution! If you have any doubts, please consult with a health professional.

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Fistula Protect Medical d.o.o. was founded by Gal Hostnik, a young dialysis patient living an active life. After nearly suffering a serious injury during a paintball match, he developed a custom protector to prevent life-threatening injuries. Now CE-marked Class I medical device is tailored to each patient’s arm, protecting the fistula from cuts, impacts, and compression. It enables dialysis patients to live safely, freely, and confidently.

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