Kidney Machines (Types and Imports)

HC Deb 27 February 1967 vol 742 cc26-7W

Mr. Lomas

asked the Minister of Health what types of machines are used in the home dialysis service for persons suffering from renal failure; how many of these have to be imported; and from which countries.

Mr. K. Robinson

There are at present two types of machines in use, one of which is imported from the United States of America. Several other British machines are in course of development.