DeVilbiss VacuAide Autoclavable Jar for Flovac Liners

The DeVilbiss VacuAide Autoclavable Jar for Flovac Liners is a reusable, autoclavable jar designed to support Flovac Liners for DeVilbiss VacuAide Suction Machines. This reusable jar can be sterilised with an autoclave in-between patients to maintain the very highest levels of hygiene.

What’s Included?

Your purchase will include the following:

• 1 x One litre reusable autoclaved container jar, suitable for multi-patient use

What Is the Purpose of This Jar?

This jar is designed to hold the disposable liners in the Flovac Liner System. It helps to maintain structure and support for your liners. At the same time, as a fully autoclavable item, it works to reduce waste and cost.

What Are the Key Benefits of Using the Flovac Liner System?

The DeVilbiss VacuAide Disposable Liner System by Flovac improves upon hygiene and infection control by using fully sealed liners which are very unlikely to spill or leak. It facilitates the safe and easy operation of medical suction systems by enabling potentially infected materials to be suctioned, collected, transported, handled and disposed of whilst reducing the risks to the carer and/or operator.

Do I Need Anything Else?

Making Flovac liners fully compatible with VacuAide Suction Machines requires some more necessary components, which are sold separately:

• Tubing for DeVilbiss VacuAide Suction Units 26cm (Pack of Five)
• Inline Male Connectors for DeVilbiss VacuAide Suction Units (Pack of Five)
• Either the DeVilbiss VacuAide Standard Disposable Liners by Flovac or the DeVilbiss VacuAide Gelling Disposable Liners by Flovac

For your convenience, these disposable items (but not this reusable jar) can also be purchased as part of a bundle, with either standard or gelling liners:

• DeVilbiss VacuAide Standard Disposable Liner, Tube and Connector Kit by Flovac (Pack of 50)
• DeVilbiss VacuAide Gelling Disposable Liner, Tube and Connector Kit by Flovac (Pack of 50)

Is This Canister Reusable?

Unlike some of the components of the Flovac Liner System, this canister is completely reusable. It can be sterilised in an autoclave between patients to maximise hygiene.

How Do I Sterilise This Jar?

The DeVilbiss VacuAide Autoclavable Jar needs to be autoclaved in-between patients. This can be done at 121ºC for 15 minutes and 30 cycles.

How Does the Flovac Liner System Work?

The Flovac Liner System consists of individual liners designed for single patient use. Each liner is hermetically sealed; this increases infection control and reduces the risk of contamination, allowing the user to safely collect potentially infected material. It can then be safely suctioned, collected, transported, handled and disposed of whilst reducing risks to the carer and operator.

A built in hydrophobic filter is fixed to the lid of the liner. As soon as liquid touches the filter, due to reaching the maximum one litre capacity of the liner, the filter will stop suction ensuring that overflow does not take place. Since the filter is integral to the sealed liner, it is automatically replaced with each new liner, for the very highest standards in hygiene.

Which Devices Are Compatible with This Jar?

We sell two suction machines which are compatible with the DeVilbiss VacuAide Autoclavable Jar, both manufactured by DeVilbiss:

1. The DeVilbiss VacuAide 7305 Portable Suction Machine
2. The DeVilbiss VacuAide 7314 Quiet Suction Unit

DeVilbiss VacuAide 7305 Portable Suction Unit (Grey) and DeVilbiss VacuAide 7314 Quiet Suction Unit (Blue)

What Are the Key Differences Between the DeVilbiss VacuAide 7305 and 7314?

The grey (7305) and blue (7314) models of VacuAide are of similar weights, sizes and have the same maximum level of suction, but they vary significantly in other factors. The blue model operates much more quietly than the grey model, features a more precise pressure gauge and dial and can drop down to 50mmHg suction – allowing it to be used in neonatal application. The blue unit also comes with a more discrete bag, which allows it to be operated in public without the need to take out the device.