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Gambro acquires Hemapure

11 May 2006 - Gambro announced that it intends to acquire the assets and operations of Hemapure AB. All employees will transfer to Gambro. Hemapure has developed a new innovative port system for vascular access for renal patients. Gambro will through the acquisition broaden its portfolio for vascular access solutions and thereby add new growth opportunities.
 
Hemapure was founded in 1988 by Bo G Danielson, Professor in Nephrology, and Tore Magnusson, with many years experience in the dialysis business. The company introduced a third generation port system for vascular access named the Hemaport in the market in 2002.