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. 30-60 minutes of battery backup and continuous usage with mains power.
Device which has the same function as the "Twin Pump" for clinical settings when there is temporary power outage. For suction during transport, also possible to use mechanical handpump option.