FAQs
Understanding Veristra™
What is Veristra™?
Veristra™ is an FDA-registered medical device that provides real-time clinical decision support for cannulation site selection and hazard avoidance during dialysis treatment. It enables clinicians to see prior access use at the moment of care and use that information to guide safer, more consistent cannulation decisions.
How is Veristra™ used during dialysis?
During treatment, the clinician interacts with a patient-specific visual interface that reflects prior cannulation patterns.
This allows them to:
- Identify previously used areas
- Avoid high-risk or overused zones
- Select safer sites for the next cannulation
Veristra™ is used at the chair, during dialysis, to guide decision-making—not after the fact.
Is Veristra™ difficult to learn?
No. Veristra™ is designed to fit naturally into dialysis workflows. Most users are comfortable within a single session, and onboarding is straightforward with guided support.
Does Veristra™ require an internet connection?
Yes, Veristra™ uses secure cloud connectivity to maintain a continuous and accurate clinical record of access use. Offline capabilities are in development.
Clinical Use & Impact
How does Veristra™ improve cannulation decisions?
Veristra™ provides real-time visual guidance based on prior access use, helping clinicians:
- Avoid repeated puncture of the same areas
- Distribute cannulation more evenly
- Recognize and avoid potential hazard zones
This reduces reliance on memory and promotes more consistent technique across staff.
How does Veristra™ benefit our dialysis clinic?
Veristra™ introduces a new layer of care by guiding cannulation decisions during treatment.
Clinics benefit from:
- More consistent cannulation practices across staff
- Reduced variability in technique
- Improved visibility into access use
- Support for safer, more standardized care
Can Veristra™ help align with best practices or quality initiatives?
Yes. By supporting more uniform cannulation techniques and reducing variability, Veristra™ aligns with established best practices and evolving quality frameworks such as CMS QIP.
Can Veristra™ be used for training or coaching?
Yes. Veristra™ provides a clear, objective visualization of access use, which can support:
- Technique standardization
- Targeted coaching
- Ongoing clinical education
Importantly, this insight is derived from actual treatment decisions, not retrospective abstraction.
Technology & Features
What is the Laddex™ Score?
The Laddex™ Score is a proprietary metric that reflects how evenly cannulation sites are being utilized across a patient’s access.
It provides a simple way to understand whether access use is balanced or concentrated—supporting improved technique and reduced risk of localized damage.
What visual tools are included?
Veristra™ provides a patient-specific visual representation of access use, allowing clinicians to immediately understand where cannulation has occurred and where it should occur next.
These visuals support real-time decision-making during treatment.
Implementation & Support
What is needed to get started?
We provide all required hardware, onboarding, and training. Most clinics are operational within 1–2 days with minimal workflow disruption.
Is there customer support available?
Yes. We provide onboarding, live training, and ongoing support to ensure successful adoption and sustained clinical use.
How is pricing structured?
Veristra™️ is typically structured on a per-treatment or per-patient basis, aligning its use with clinical activity during dialysis.
Alternative pricing models are available depending on organizational needs.
Compliance & Security
Is Veristra™ HIPAA compliant?
Yes. Veristra™ is designed to meet HIPAA requirements, with secure handling, storage, and access controls for protected health information.
Is the software FDA approved?
Veristra™ is an FDA-registered Class I medical device and has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation.
How is patient data stored and protected?
All data is encrypted and stored in secure, HIPAA-compliant environments with strict access controls.