The HeRO device is designed to last you a long time and is placed completely under your skin unlike a tunneled dialysis catheter. This is really good for you because:

• There are no tubes coming through your skin that can pull out, feel uncomfortable, or look strange
• There is a lower risk of bacterial infection which lowers your risk of going to the hospital*
• You can take showers and swim without worrying about exposing your access to germs like bacteria

Also, compared to dialysis catheters, blood flow with the HeRO during hemodialysis is faster, so dialysis is improved.*

With better dialysis, you will likely feel better and be able to do more of the things you like to do.

*A full summary of the HeRO access clinical trial is available here

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