Key Features of the Laerdal V-VAC Manual Suction Unit:

•       Manual Operation: Requires no batteries or electricity, making it easy to use in emergencies, power outages, or in pre-hospital and field environments.
•      Patient and Provider Safety: The V-VAC suction tip is designed to resist clogging and is made of a specially formulated soft plastic to minimize trauma to soft tissue. The one-piece, disposable canister system eliminates contamination risk during cleaning.
•       Lightweight and Portable: Compact design allows for one-handed operation and easy transport in emergency kits.
•       Effective Suction Pressure: Capable of generating suction pressure up to approximately -150 mmHg, sufficient for emergency airway clearance.
•       Replaceable Suction Catheter: Compatible with standard suction catheters, which are easy to replace and clean.
•       Secretion Canister: Built-in canister with anti-backflow design for safe and hygienic fluid collection and disposal.

Technical Specifications:

•        CE Certified – Compliant with general safety and performance requirements of EU Regulation 2017/745 (MDR).
•        Vacuum Pressure Range: 170 – 380 mmHg (23 – 51 kPa)
•        Maximum Flow Rate: 70 liters/min
•        Canister Volume: 425 ml
•        Weight: 0.292 kg (0.644 lbs)
•        Dimensions: 34.3 x 6.4 x 12.2 cm (13.5" x 2.5" x 4.8")
•        Latex-Free

Applications:

Primarily used in:

•       Pre-hospital emergency care (EMS, ambulances)
•       First aid at accident scenes
•       Hospitals (when powered suction is unavailable)
•       Military, disaster response, and remote area operations