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Thalassemia

Learn how Neria™ infusion set products are used for thalassemia treatment. Read the Instructions For Use (IFU) for detailed product information.
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What is Thalassemia?

Thalassemia is an inherited (i.e., passed from parents to children through genes) blood disorder caused when the body doesn’t make enough of a protein called hemoglobin, an important part of red blood cells. Thalassemia is a treatable disorder that can be well-managed with blood transfusions and chelation therapy.1

Symptoms

The symptoms for the different types of thalassemia vary but may be an indication of the severity of the condition. Some symptoms are:2

  • Dizziness
  • Shortness of breath
  • A fast heart beat
  • Headache
  • Leg cramps
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Pale skin

 

Please always consult healthcare professional for advice on thalassemia.

Causes

Thalassaemia is caused by faulty genes that a child inherits from their parents.

It's not caused by anything the parents did before or during the pregnancy, and you cannot catch it from someone who has it.3

Treatment of thalassemia 

Thalassemia usually requires lifelong treatment with blood transfusions and medicine. Chelation therapy is used for treatment to remove excess iron caused by regular blood transfusions. It’s very important because high levels of iron in the body can damage organs4.

One of the medications used to remove excess iron is deferoxamine mesylate. This medication is administered by subcutaneous infusion using an infusion pump and an infusion set which connects the pump device to the body.

In general, the treatment of thalassemia should always be based on a healthcare professional’s assessment of an individual patient’s situation.

Our Neria™ infusion sets

Neria™Guard and Neria™ infusion sets are tested for use with deferoxamine mesylate for treatment of thalassemia.

The choice of medication and method of administration relies on the assessment of the healthcare professionals.

Infusion Sets

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Neria™

The Neria™ infusion set is a steel needle infusion set designed for ease of use. The Neria™ infusion set is inserted at a 90-degree angle.

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Neria™Guard

A soft cannula infusion set with an integrated insertion device for simple insertions by the touch of a button. A retractable needle may help prevent accidental needle sticks and increase comfort during insertion.

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Help with using our products

Neria™Guard and Neria™ infusion sets are built with ease of use in mind, but it's crucial to follow the advice of healthcare professionals and consult the Instructions For Use (IFU) when using an infusion set. Below you can find some basic information about using a Neria™Guard infusion set.
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How to use the Neria™ Guard infusion set

Watch our instruction video and quickly learn how to use the Neria™ Guard infusion set

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1. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov. Reviewed February 1, 2024. Accessed February 15, 2024. Learn More About Thalassemia | CDC

2. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov. Reviewed April 27, 2023. Accessed February 15, 2024. Thalassemia: Complications and Treatment | CDC

3. National Health Service (NHS): nhs.uk. Reviewed October 17, 2022. Accessed February 22, 2024. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/thalassaemia/causes/

4.National Health Service (NHS): nhs.uk. Reviewed October 17, 2022. Accessed February 22, 2024. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/thalassaemia/treatment/

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