Description
The Löwenstein Medical CARO is a mechanical insufflator-exsufflator for secretion management, with a battery, made in Germany. According to the manufacturer, it has a 10-inch touchscreen, Auto and Manual modes with 4 programmes, and insufflation pressures up to 70 hPa and exsufflation down to −70 hPa.
Who it is for
- For use on medical advice: a cough assist device for secretion management, according to the manufacturer, on medical advice and only under medical supervision; your doctor sets the programmes and pressures.
Ways to use it
- Auto and Manual: 4 programmes, with oscillation and cough repetitions.
- 10-inch touchscreen: a simple menu which, according to the manufacturer, is adopted from the LUISA device.
- Standing or lying: works in both positions; mounts with a bracket on a wheelchair, patient bed or standard rail.
- Battery: cable-free use for about 1 hour, according to the manufacturer.
Will it fit? Measure before you order
- Connection: circuit with a 22 mm standard cone; a 180 cm circuit with filter is in the pack.
- Size: 30 × 13 × 21 cm (W × H × D), 4.1 kg with the battery.
Not sure? Call us on +30 2311 286 262.
Basic safe-use tips
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use. For example:
- Use the device only with the programmes and pressures your doctor or therapist has set.
- Use it only under medical supervision and as your healthcare professional has trained you.
- Change the filters and the circuit as the manufacturer's instructions for use say.
What is included
- CARO device with battery
- Circuit with breathing system filter, 180 cm, Ø 22 mm
- Set of 2 coarse dust filters (patient side)
- Set of 2 coarse dust filters (cooling air)
- CARO protection bag
- Bag tag
- Power cord
- CARO hand-held switch
- Instructions for use
- USB-C flash drive 32 GB
- Cable strain clamp
Specifications
| Type | Mechanical insufflator-exsufflator, with battery |
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| Model | Löwenstein Medical CARO |
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| Insufflation pressure | 0–70 hPa |
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| Exsufflation pressure | −70–0 hPa |
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| Pressure accuracy | ± 4.9 hPa |
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| Modes | Auto, Manual · 4 programmes |
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| Ti / Te / pause | 0.1–10 s |
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| Trigger | flow trigger, off / 1–4 |
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| Oscillation | off, insufflation, exsufflation, both · amplitude 1–10 · rate 1–20 Hz |
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| Cough repetitions | off, 1–15 |
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| Peak cough flow | 0–500 l/min |
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| Sound level | approx. 43 dB(A) |
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| Display | 10-inch touchscreen |
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| Battery | lithium-ion 3200 mAh, 29.3 V, 93.7 Wh · approx. 1 hour · full charge < 6 hours · 500 cycles |
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| Power supply | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
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| Circuit connection | 22 mm standard cone |
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| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 30 × 13 × 21 cm |
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| Weight | 4.1 kg with battery (3.7 kg without) |
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| Ingress protection | IP22 |
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| Operating temperature | +5 to +40 °C |
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| Altitude | up to 3000 m (700–1060 hPa) |
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| Service life | 7 years (manufacturer) |
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| Made in | Germany |
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Compliance: manufacturer and CE marking
Manufacturer: Löwenstein Medical (brand); the legal manufacturer's details are available on request
Medical device, Class IIb, CE marked under Regulation (EU) 2017/745.
Printed instructions for use in Greek are in the box.
For any problem, contact us or write to [email protected]; we pass it on to the manufacturer.
This page does not replace the manufacturer's instructions for use or the advice of your doctor or nurse.
See also: Respiratory aids – diagnostics · Pressure and volume ventilators · Ventilator consumables & accessories
