Lucas external cardiac compressor

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  • Description du dispositif
    Lucas external cardiac compressor, manufactured by Jolife AB and distributed by Medtronic Ltd. The Lucas external cardiac compressor is used for external cardiac chest compressions on adult patients who have acute circulatory arrest. The manufacturer defines this as the absence of spontaneous breathing, no pulse and the loss of consciousness. This device is only intended for temporary use where manual resuscitation would otherwise be used. The model of device presently used in the UK, with serial numbers up to and including 14063999, is powered by either oxygen or medical air from the wall outlets of hospitals and ambulances, or from cylinders. This model was manufactured up to May 2006 and uses IFU 100081-00 Rev B. Copies of the device’s instructions for use and its ventilation update, are available from the manufacturer’s website www.lucascpr.com/lucas.php?sid=9 (external link) Device users should ensure they use the appropriate instructions for their device, as there is a new model with serial numbers from 14064000 which is powered by medical air only.
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  • 1 Event

Fabricant

  • Société-mère du fabricant (2017)
  • Source
    MHRA