Fresenius Medical Receives 510(k) Clearance for Liberty Cycler

Fresenius Medical Care AG, a provider of dialysis products and services, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the Liberty Cycler, an advanced device to be used by patients who perform dialysis in the home setting.

The device is designed for use in automated peritoneal dialysis therapy, which is the fastest growing home therapy for the treatment of end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

The Liberty Cycler provides the latest technology to patients being treated for ESRD at home. The cycler combines advanced pumping technology with ease of use. The device's ergonomic design, easily taken for a common household appliance, was created to blend unobtrusively into the patient's home.