Baxter, DEKA Join Forces on Home Hemodialysis Machine

Baxter International announced it will collaborate with DEKA Research & Development and HHD to develope a next-generation home hemodialysis machine.

Baxter and DEKA have collaborated on other products in the past, such as Baxter’s HomeChoice automated peritoneal dialysis machine, the company said.

In connection with the collaboration, Baxter has purchased an option to acquire the assets of HHD and will fund DEKA’s related R&D activities, it said. Baxter may also make future royalty payments to DEKA.