ThermalTherapeuticSystems of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania received FDA regulatory approval to market the VERATHERM Portable Hyperthermic Perfusion System in the US. The portable device provides cardiac perfusionists with the ability to regulate and monitor the temperature, pressure and flow of sterile fluids, such as cardioplegia.
Features from the product page:
Overall Console Dimensions: 12″ x 19″ x 14.7″ [HxWxD] Weight: 26.4 pounds Computer: Touch screen controls, stores and manages procedure data Propulsion: 250-4000mL/min flow range Temperature Source: Direct thermoelectric Temperature Set-point: Warms fluid to maximum settable 43°C regardless of liquid or base temperature Temperature Monitoring: Built-in direct temperature monitoring In-line Pressure Monitoring: Built-in direct pressure monitoring Disposable: Proprietary design with integrated temperature and pressure sensors efficiently delivers sterile fluids Features: Disposable pressure and temperature sensors are built into the device; telescoping IV pole (37.5″ extended height) Use and Location: Portable and fully functional wherever 115 VAC, 50/60Hz, 15 Amp power is available Storage: Shelf, storage closet or table-top Disinfection: Fluid is contained within the disposable set, so that there is no direct console contact with any fluid. This allows for quick and easy disinfection of the console.
Press release: ThermalTherapeutic Systems Announces FDA Clearance of the VERATHERM(TM) Portable Hyperthermic Perfusion System …
Product page: VERATHERM Portable Hyperthermic Perfusion System …
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