India, July 8 -- Baxter India has received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India to use Oxiris Filter Set for the treatment of COVID-19 patients.

Oxiris Blood PurificationFilteris intended for use in critically ill COVID-19 patients in need of Blood Purification where excessive Inflammatory Mediators are present i.e. Cytokine Storm release.

Oxiris set was earlier used with the Prismaflex Control Unit for patients in need for Blood Purification including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and in conditions where excessive Endotoxins and Inflammatory Mediators level exists.

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