Frequently Asked Questions

General

What types of dialysis treatments is Tablo^® used for?

Tablo is a true enterprise solution that can be used from the ICU to the clinic to the home. Treatments must be administered under physician’s prescription and observed by a trained individual who is considered competent in the use of the device. Treatment types available include: Intermittent Hemodialysis (IHD), Sustained Low Efficiency Dialysis (SLED/SLEDD), Prolonged Intermittent Renal Replacement Therapy (PIRRT) and Isolated Ultrafiltration. This device is not indicated for continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and is cleared for use for up to 24 hours. The dialysate generated by this device is not sterile and should not be used for intravenous (IV) infusion.
What kind of training is involved? How long does it take?

For clinicians, training on Tablo is typically quicker and easier than traditional dialysis machines. Most nurses can be trained on Tablo in under 4 hours. Outset also offers services to support specific knowledge areas, like vascular access and the basics of dialysis care.

Patients and care partners are typically able to learn all device-related activities to start using Tablo at home in less than 4 training sessions, or about 2 weeks. During the training, the patient and care partner will learn how to operate the Tablo system, monitor vital signs, administer medication, master aseptic technique, perform machine maintenance and troubleshoot emergency situations. The clinic will conduct training, and determine when a patient is ready to start treating at home.
What kind of support does Outset provide?
What is MyTablo^® and TabloHub^®?

Patients

How do I get a Tablo? Is there a provider that offers Tablo near me?
What does home training for Tablo look like?
How does Tablo differ from other home dialysis machines?
The Tablo machine’s all-in-one design, easy to learn and use touchscreen interface, and smart sensors allow it to:

Save you space and time. Tablo quickly purifies water and produces dialysis on-demand, removing the need for premixed batches of dialysate or bags of purified water to run treatments.

Allows you to personalize your dialysis schedule.

Keep your same 3x per week dialysis schedule or dialyze more frequently

Get set up quickly – it takes less than 20 minutes to set up and start treatment

Alert you when something needs your attention, and allows you to resolve alarms quickly. For example, Tablo can sense when there is air in the tubing or when your blood pressure is not within your normal range – and help you resolve the issue. Most patients can resolve alarms in less than 5 seconds.

Keep track of your treatment data for you and wirelessly transfer your treatment records to your healthcare provider.
Can I travel with the Tablo in an RV or a larger vehicle?

Providers

I’m interested in implementing a home program with Tablo. Where do I start?
How much does Tablo cost?
How long does it take to train new nurses on Tablo?

Clinicians can be trained on Tablo in <4 hours, not in weeks like with traditional dialysis machines. Sensors and advanced software help Tablo automate much of machine setup, treatment management and maintenance. Step-by-step alarm resolution means no more flipping through manuals. Outset also offers clinical support programs to bolster specific knowledge areas, which you can learn about on the Services page.
Want to know how reimbursement changes are making it easier to send patients home for dialysis with Tablo, which EMRs we integrate with, or something else?
Does Tablo work without TabloCart^™?
What does the TabloCart prefiltration option include?

When TabloCart is configured with prefiltration, the cart has replaceable, large-capacity cartridge filters (sediment and/or carbon) that serve as “prefilters” to help remove sediment and minerals from supply water before it enters the Tablo System’s integrated Water Purification System. The cart with prefiltration also includes a backflow preventer and a booster pump to transport water from the incoming supply to the Tablo System.

DISCLAIMERS:

The Tablo® Hemodialysis System and TabloCart™ is indicated for use in patients with acute and/or chronic renal failure, with or without ultrafiltration, in an acute or chronic care facility. Treatments must be administered under physician’s prescription and observed by a trained individual who is considered competent in the use of the device. The Tablo Hemodialysis System is also indicated for use in the home. Treatment types available include Intermittent Hemodialysis (IHD), Sustained Low Efficiency Dialysis (SLED/ SLEDD), Prolonged Intermittent Renal Replacement Therapy (PIRRT), and Isolated Ultrafiltration. This device is not indicated for continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and is cleared for use for up to 24 hours. The dialysate generated by this device is not sterile and should not be used for intravenous (IV) infusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

General

Patients

Providers

Tablo Coordinators Program

EMR Connect

Discover Dialysis

Vascular Access Program

Destination Home

Bridge Program

Tablo E-Learning

Service & Support