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AirPurge Traps and Removes Air Bubbles from IV Lines
The AirPurge System detects, automatically removes and disposes of air bubbles in IV
lines during the administration of intravenous solutions, blood and blood products in
the OR or PACU. When the device detects a bubble, it instantaneously shuts off the flow
of fluid, diverts the bubble into a disposable collection bag and then reverts to free flow
— all within a few milliseconds. Recently given FDA De Novo clearance, the AirPurge,
which mounts easily on an IV pole, is especially useful with fluid warmers, which can
increase the presence of bubbles. When air bubbles enter patients, they can cause
migraine headaches, mini-strokes and even death in rare instances, says Anesthesia
Safety Products.
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