SUCTION PUMP, ELECTRICAL (Medela Vario18), 100-230V,50-60Hz
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SUCTION PUMP, ELECTRICAL (Vario 18)
Definition
An assembly of devices designed to evacuate fluid, tissue, gas, or other foreign materials from a body cavity or lumen by means of suction. It generally consists of a mains electricity (AC-powered) suction pump, tubing, plastic/glass collection container(s), a vacuum gauge, a vacuum control knob, an overflow trap, a moisture filter, and a microbial filter. The pump creates a vacuum in the suction tubing, which is inserted into the body for the removal of materials into the collection container. This system can be used in a wide variety of settings within healthcare facilities.
Synonym
Secretion aspiration unit
Specifications
Quality standards
Quality Standards Comment
- ISO 10079-4:2021: Medical suction equipment — Part 4: General requirements
Components
- 1 x suction pump with rechargeable battery (CA /CC) ref. 026.5110
- 2 x jar, 1l, polysulfone, autoclavable, ref. 077.0110
- 2 x lid with connection 6-10mm, + overflow device, ref. 077.0420
- 1 x safety overflow bottle ref. 200.1733
- 10 x overflow protection device ref. 077.1021
- 10 x clip for lid ref. 077.1013
- 10 x Fuse T800 mA, d.5x20m, ref. 099.0133
- 8 x Vario Microfuse 099.0342
- 1 x car cable 12VCC, ref. 077.0832
- 1 x transport bag ref. 077.0831
- 2x silicone tubing, Ø 7/12mm, 100cm, reusable ref 077.0901
- 1x set of 5 disposable overflow protection / virus filters ref 101034038
- 1 x maintenance manual, ref. 177.2610
Technical specifications
- Maximal Depression -75 kPa /-563 mmHG
- Aspiration capacity 18l/min
- Vacuometer in kPa and mm HgG
- Protection against solid/ liquid ingress: IPX1
- Protection against electric shock
- Class II
- Type CF
- Power supply
- mains: 100 V - 240 V AC ± 10% without commutation, 50/60 Hz
- via the integrated rechargeable battery (supplied with battery charger)
- 12 V DC, 2400 mAh, NiCd
- operation time: between 30 minutes to 1 hour, charging period: 5 hours
- via the cigarette lighter of a vehicle (supplied with connection cable): 12 V DC
Dimensions
- Dimensions: 380 x 170 x 285 mm
- Packaging dimensions: 400 x 400 x 470 mm
- Net Weight: 5.1 kg
Instructions for use
The suction hose should never come into direct contact with secretion to be extracted (use a suction tube).
The collection bottle must be emptied as soon as it is half-filled.
The antibacterial filter must be replaced at least once a week, and every time it has been in contact with the liquid.
The safety device protects the pump against overflow: suction is interrupted when foam or liquids reach the safety level in the small jar. All components are reusable and can be steam sterilized at 134°C.
Precautions for Use
Contact your biomedical officer in order to see the need to protect the apparatus with a double conversion UPS (see related articles below).
Maintenance
The collection bottle must be pre-disinfected, cleaned and sterilised by steam autoclave.
(Cf Introduction: Disinfection and sterilization in the field)
MSF requirements
Portable electrical suction unit for anaesthesia.
Device which has the same function as the "Twin Pump" but which is much more comfortable.