diff --git a/deepknee-backend-broker/server.js b/deepknee-backend-broker/server.js
index 1d4127b..7ae1fcd 100644
--- a/deepknee-backend-broker/server.js
+++ b/deepknee-backend-broker/server.js
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ io.on('connection',  async (socket) => {
     console.log('Got a DICOM file');
     socket.emit('dicom_received', {});
     socket.emit('processing_by_kneel', {});
-    let base64_processed = dicom_base64.file_blob.split(',').pop().replace(/\0/g, '');
+    let base64_processed = dicom_base64.file_blob.split(',').pop()
 
     response = await request(kneel_url_bilateral, {
       method: 'POST',