The liver plays a critical role in the functioning of the human body, synthesizing compounds central to metabolism and filtering toxins from the bloodstream. When the liver fails, human life is acutely threatened.

1. HEPATASSIST, THE INNOVATIVE
BIO-ARTIFICIAL LIVER
By the Office of Dr. Richard W. Bank

2. HEPATASSIST, THE INNOVATIVE BIO-
ARTIFICIAL LIVER
The liver plays a critical role in the functioning
of the human body, synthesizing compounds
central to metabolism and filtering toxins from
the bloodstream. When the liver fails, human life
is acutely threatened.

3. HEPATASSIST, THE INNOVATIVE BIO-
ARTIFICIAL LIVER
Fortunately, advances in biomedical technology
have led to inventive new ways to address liver
failure. One of the most remarkable is
HepatAssist, an artificial bioreactor-based liver
dialysis system.

4. HEPATASSIST, THE INNOVATIVE BIO-
ARTIFICIAL LIVER
The HepatAssist device works in three distinct
stages. First, cellular components are separated
from blood plasma. Then, the plasma passes
through a charcoal filter to remove bacteria and
particulate matter. Finally, the plasma enters a
bioreactor, where it is cleaned by
hepatocytes, liver tissue cells retained by
HepatAssist’s specialized membrane. This
cutting-edge device has helped countless patients
address liver failure and dramatically improve
their health.

5. ABOUT DR. BANK
An esteemed biomedical innovator and investor,
Dr. Richard W. Bank helped to launch Arbios
Systems in 2003. While collaborating with
Arbios, he contributed to the protocol design for
the company’s HepatAssist Bio-Artificial Liver.
Dr. Bank is currently President of BioVest
Advisors LLC.