With the professional vacuum systems' accessories, Medela offers a variety of components and configurations to choose according to your needs.
Every component of Medela professional vacuum systems (Dominant Flex and Basic surgical pumps, Vario 18 and our collection systems) has been tested in combination with our accessories, and has been proven safe, reliable and fully compliant with the Directive, as part of a Medela-compatible system.
Virus and Bacteria Filters
Medela offers a vast portfolio of disposable filters that are seamlessly compatible with all Medela professional vacuum pumps but also with wall suction. They enable you to custom-configure your suction system to suit a variety of hygienic requirements.
- Bacteria filters provide the first, fundamental level of hygienic protection. A basic requirement if your system does not include an embedded bacterial filter.
- Overflow filters offer an essential safety mechanism to prevent fluids from entering the pump or central vacuum system. Two redundant overflow mechanisms should be present in any aspiration system.
- Odour membranes effectively trap gases and odours, especially useful in containers used over multiple hours.
- To ensure safety for patients and hospital staff, the pump filter exchange frequency should be performed according to the instructions for use and in-line with applicable local infection control policy.
- Filtering capacity (Bacteria filter) 99.985% for particles larger than 0.3 μm.
- Filtering capacity (Virus filter) 99.99984% for particles larger than 0.03 μm.
Connectors and Tubings
For a safe and reliable connection to Medela devices. Thanks to a large choice of material and lengths which composes an extensive range of Medela tubings, we ensure seamless compatibility and efficient functionality with every Medela suction device.
Others
To complete the portfolio, Medela offers a wide range of different solutions to extend the collection systems capacities (trolley, serial connection components, change-over valve, specimen cups.