Laerdal V-Vac Manual Portable Suction Unit
Carrying around heavy equipment while you respond to emergencies can slow you down, which can hurt rapid response times in the field or a medical facility. The Laerdal V-Vac Manual Portable Suction Unit can fit into EMS bags and first aid kits, and features a powerful suction range that makes it an ideal back-up suction unit for hospitals, clinics and emergency responders.
What's Included?
- 1 x Suction unit
- 1 x Handle
- 2 x Replacement cartridges
- 1 x Double male connector
- 1 x Directions for use
How Do I Use the Laerdal V-Vac Suction Unit?
Laerdal's Manual Suction Unit offers a simple yet effective suction solution for rapid suction in the field, as it is lightweight enough (less than 300g) to be fully controlled with one hand. This makes it an ideal tool to have on hand in a hectic emergency environment, providing powerful suction without being cumbersome or difficult to manipulate.
Powerful Suction Range
As soon as you squeeze the unit, it provides a powerful suction range between 170 - 380mmHg and 70L per minute (LPM). This provides more than enough suction power for emergency response scenarios, and also makes the unit suitable as a back-up suction unit in hospitals and clinics.
Uniquely Safe Suction Tip
To make the unit as safe for patients and simple for medical personnel as possible, it features a unique no-clog suction tip designed to prevent tube occlusions. The tip is made of an extra-soft plastic, helping to prevent any damage to soft tissue as a result of suctioning.
Clean and Hygienic
Hygiene is a primary concern when suctioning patients in the field, which is why this unit is designed with a one-piece disposable cartridge, eliminating the need for rigorous cleaning of all parts between patients. The adjustable handle is designed to be easy to clean and disinfect, allowing it to be ready and sterile whenever needed.
Effective Portable Suctioning
The Laerdal V-Vac Manual Portable Suction Unit is a manual, portable unit designed to provide quick and effective suction. When fully assembled, the Suction Unit weighs less than 300 grams, and can be adjusted to accommodate different hand sizes or to provide a range of suction pressures from 170mmHg to a peak pressure of over 380mmHg.
Key Features
- Lightweight and portable suction unit for use by medical professionals
- All-in-one system adjusts for high and low vacuum suctioning
- Features a peak air flow of over 70 litres per minute
- Disposable, one-piece cartridge eliminates need for cleaning contaminated parts
- Reusable handle is easy to clean for repeated use
- Features a unique no-clog suction tip (intake valve)
How to Clean the Laerdal V-Vac Unit
Please note that all the parts of the Manual Suction Unit beside the handle are designed for single use only.
- Thoroughly clean the unit's handle after each use by scrubbing it in warm, soapy water
- Rinse and dry
- Check the handle’s condition and function before returning it to service
Technical Specifications
- Vacuum range: 170 - 380mmHg (23 - 51kPa)
- Peak flow rate: 70 litres/minute
- Cartridge capacity: 425ml canister
- Weight: 0.292 grams
- Size: 34.3 x 6.4 x 12.2cm (13.5 x 2.5 x 4.8")
- Does not contain latex
- In compliance with the essential requirements of Council Directive 93/42/EEC as amended by Council Directive 2007/47/EC
