Delmed

Delmed was a medical technology and pharmaceutical company that specialized in the development and manufacture of products for peritoneal dialysis and blood banking. Founded in 1975, the company became a significant player in the nephrology market, particularly through its innovations in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) systems. Delmed's product portfolio included sterile plastic bags, intravenous solutions, and specialized dialysis fluids such as Del-Flex. The company's growth was characterized by a strategic partnership with the German healthcare giant Fresenius, which sought to expand its footprint in the U.S. dialysis market. This relationship culminated in Fresenius acquiring a controlling interest in Delmed in 1990, eventually leading to the full integration of its technologies into Fresenius Medical Care.