Supporting surgery with medical technology

Thopaz⁺ incorporating digital technology

With Thopaz⁺, Medela sets a new standard in chest drainage in terms of mobility, objective digital data and ease of use. The technology used in Thopaz⁺ provides real-time data trending and storage of key therapeutic indicators required for chest drainage management, including precise and objective data on air leak, fluid volume and intrapleural pressure. This means that the clinician can take a data and facts based decision on when to remove the chest drainage tube. Clinical data demonstrates that Thopaz⁺ streamlines post-operative patient care leading to improved outcomes and quicker patient mobility; the patient is ready to leave hospital sooner resulting in a reduction of hospital costs. Ref. 5,6,7,10.

Devices providing high vacuums and variable flow options

Medela produces surgical suction pumps that offer high vacuums. The Dominant Flex pump provides the highest vacuum (95kPa) with three flow rates (60l/min, 50l/min and 40l/min), offering full flexibility for a multitude of applications. The Basic pump offers a high vacuum (90kPa) at a flow rate of 30l/min.

Hygienic and cost-effective fluid collection solutions

For Thopaz⁺ three sizes of disposable canisters are available: 300ml, 800ml and 2l. The canister size can be selected based on the expected drainage volume, while the press & shake technologyTM allows for hygienic and cost-effective canister disposal.

For Dominant Flex, Basic and Vario 18 c/i, Medela offers a choice of disposable or reusable collection systems in various sizes, with the corresponding ancillary equipment (tubing and filters) to contain the fluid collected from surgical suctioning.