Absorbent, carbon dioxide

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Available from:

Airlife Australia Holdings Pty Ltd

Class:

Class IIa

Manufactured by:

Vyaire Medical Oy Kuortaneenkatu 2, Helsinki, FI-00510 Finland

Therapeutic area:

36051 - Absorbent, carbon dioxide

Therapeutic indications:

An absorbent material (e.g., granules of treated soda lime) that is placed into a reusable carbon-dioxide absorber, to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the exhaled gases in a patient breathing circuit by chemical reaction. It is typically available in large plastic containers and poured into clean reusable absorbers. This device will typically be manufactured to change colour during its use to indicate need for replacement. This is a single-use device.

Authorization status:

A

Authorization date:

2016-08-08