Absorbent, carbon dioxide

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Available from:

Flexicare Australia Pty Ltd

Class:

Class IIa

Manufactured by:

Flexicare Medical Ltd Cynon Valley Business Park, Mountain Ash, CF45 4ER United Kingdom

Therapeutic area:

36051 - Absorbent, carbon dioxide

Therapeutic indications:

An absorbent material (granules of treated soda lime) that is placed into a carbon-dioxide absorber, to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) by chemical reaction from the exhaled gases in a patient's closed circle breathing system. The appearance of a colour change confirms the activity of the material and indicates the progress of the carbon dioxide adsorption. During use, changes in colour will start to develop and will deepen in intensity to indicate exhaustion of the absorbent material.

Authorization status:

A

Authorization date:

2013-06-04