Description

The BELLOVAC ABT is an advanced medical device designed for effective post-operative care, combining autologous blood transfusion with wound drainage. This system is particularly beneficial in surgical settings, such as orthopedics, gynecology, and general surgery, where managing post-operative bleeding is crucial.

Key Features

• Closed System Design: Equipped with triple non-return valves, the BELLOVAC ABT ensures a completely closed process from fluid collection to emptying. This design significantly reduces the risk of post-operative infections and minimizes blood loss.

• Dual Functionality: Serves as both an autologous reinfusion device and a standard wound drain, providing versatile application in various surgical procedures.

• Low Pressure Operation: Utilizes a bellows mechanism to create a gentle vacuum, reducing tissue aspiration compared to high vacuum drains. This feature enhances patient safety and comfort.

• Ready-to-Use Set: Includes all necessary components such as a trocar, catheter, suction bellows, autotransfusion bag, and transfusion set. The system requires no additional equipment or specially trained staff, streamlining its integration into surgical workflows.

Material and Safety Specifications

• Single-Use Components: Except for the trocar, all parts are single-use, DEHP-free, and made from biocompatible, pyrogen-free materials.

• Safety Clamps: Inlet and outlet clamps allow for one-hand operation, ensuring controlled and safe management of the system.

• Double Filtration: Features a 200 µm macro-filter in the bag and a 40 µm microfilter in the transfusion set, enhancing the safety and purity of reinfused blood.

Variants and Accessories

Available with different catheter sizes (FG 10, 14, 18) and optional accessories such as companion systems, extension lines, and exchange drainage bags, the BELLOVAC ABT can be tailored to specific clinical needs.

Instructions for Use

• Collection and Reinfusion: Begins shortly after surgery with simple clamp operations. The transfusion bag is designed for secure attachment, with clear guidelines for recording patient information and managing blood collection.

• Filtration and Infusion: The system uses a 40 μm filtered transfusion set, with a typical infusion rate of 200 mls/hr, as prescribed by the anaesthetist.

• Post-Collection Management: After blood collection, the system transitions to a low vacuum drain by replacing the transfusion bag with a standard drainage bag.

Removal and Maintenance

Proper removal involves specific steps to dissipate vacuum pressure and ensure catheter integrity. The system should be managed according to aseptic techniques, with thorough documentation of drainage amounts and inspection for intactness after use.

Design Benefits

The BELLOVAC ABT is designed to prevent tubing kinks and spillage during bag changes, minimizing infection risks and associated costs. Its closed, sterile, and ready-to-use nature makes it an invaluable tool in enhancing surgical outcomes and patient safety.