Pentracor is a medical device company that has developed a breakthrough innovation for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction. Our first product on the German market is PentraSorb® CRP and has attracted much attention since the completion of a landmark clinical trial. Pentracor has a research and development pipeline in several therapeutic areas based on our unique expertise in immunology.
In heart attack and stroke, the C-reactive protein (CRP) leads to an increase of the primary damage. Further, the severity of rheumatic diseases is often determined by the amount of CRP.
The CRP adsorber (PentraSorb® CRP) is CE-marked. The corresponding Quality management system certificate according to EN ISO 13485 and the EC Certificate of Conformity in accordance with Directive 93/42/EEC are available.
Since November 2014 Pentracor GmbH is responsible and certified for the production and distribution of CRP adsorbers according to EN ISO 13485. The PentraSorb® CRP is an adsorber for the selective depletion of C-reactive protein (CRP).
Therapeutic Success with novel blood washing therapy - Interview with Dr. Ahmed Sheriff
Hennigsdorf, August 2021 - The medical technology company Pentracor GmbH, based in Hennigsdorf near Berlin, publishes an interview with CEO Dr. Ahmed Sheriff.
The innovative and cutting-edge therapy CRP apheresis convinces.
Avoiding serious tissue damage in myocardial infarction and preserving cardiac output. A clinical study on CRP apheresis after myocardial infarction showed significantly positive results. Other cases in clinical practice support these results. Similarly, 9 Covid-19 patients - one before and the others in intensive care - have recovered. The majority were already on artificial ventilation. Unfortunately, about 50 percent of these patients die under normal conditions when treated according to guidelines.
Another Case Report on CRP apheresis in COVID-19 published.
02.08.2021
Recently a new case report has been published in Frontiers in Immunology about the first COVID-19 patient at the onset of a severe COVID-19 course. Small heads-up: it turned out amazingly well!
New Case Report on a young COVID-19 patient published
27.07.2021
Another case report has been published on the successful treatment of a young, ventilated COVID-19 patient in Immenstadt. One very effective CRP apheresis was sufficient. Afterwards, the patient's clinical parameters were back to normal.
Pentracor GmbH publishes 2020 financial statements and makes good progress in the first half of 2021
Hennigsdorf, July 28, 2021 - The medical technology company Pentracor GmbH, based in Hennigsdorf near Berlin has published its 2020 annual financial statements. The financial year was characterized by the roll-out of the PentraSorb® CRP medical product developed and certified by the company, as well as the initiation and execution of clinical studies to increase acceptance for CRP apheresis in the treatment of diseases associated with acute inflammation such as myocardial infarction.
Article about the CAMI-1 study published in "Intensiv-News"
12.07.2021
In the 3rd issue of "Intensiv-News" 2021, the most recent publications on CRP apheresis were summarized and evaluated with a focus on the recently published CAMI-1 study.
Pentracor nominated for the "Zukunftspreis Brandenburg" 2021
Twelve companies have been nominated by the main jury for the "Zukunftspreis Brandenburg" 2021. Six prize winners and one company as a special prize winner will be awarded Brandenburg's most important business prize in the final on November 12 at the Airport Center Berlin Schönefeld. Pentracor GmbH, based in Hennigsdorf, is among the nominees. "We are very honored by the nomination," said Pentracor CEO Dr. Ahmed Sheriff.
