Dominant Flex suction pump

Technical Information

The Dominant Flex is a high-quality suction Choose your flow rate

b a pump, which provides maximum suction There is now no need to change pumps
performance for many suctioning needs. when you require a different flow rate. The
c
e The Dominant Flex’s option of three standard operation for Dominant Flex is at
f d selectable flow rates gives flexibility 50 l/min. When you require a faster vacuum
depending on surgeon’s preference. build-up, touch the CleanTouch button for
It ideally combines easy handling and 60 l/min. For sensitive operations in which
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reprocessing with safety features to ensure minimal noise is key, just touch the 40 l/min
optimal operation. You can choose from button to reduce the noise level.
a comprehensive range of accessories from
Medela to configure the pump to many Choose reliability
medical applications Our development process for new pumps
always takes customers’ needs into
Intended use/purpose account. Medela uses durable materials,
Intended use of the Dominant Flex suction tests and retests new designs, and
pump is the creation of a constant vacuum implements intelligent engineering solutions
in the range of 0 to –95 kPa. to continue our tradition of providing
h long-lasting, high-quality pumps.
Indications for use
The Dominant Flex suction pump is Choose your hygienic protection
i indicated for all applications requiring Dominant Flex’s housing design,
vacuum such as general surgery, lipo- CleanTouch buttons, and the location of its
Mobile version
suction, endoscopy, epicardial ablation, operating elements all help reduce the time
nasopharyngeal suction, neurosurgery, needed for reprocessing. For further
OPCAB, vacuum assisted cesarian/ protection you can choose from a wide
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delivery and wound drainage in hospital, range of filters. Our Fluid Collection Systems
clinic and doctors practice settings. provide integrated overflow protection and
even integrated bacterial filter for the
KEY DIFFERENTIATORS disposable collection system liner.
Providing reliable and simple suction,
hygienically A simple choice
The Dominant Flex suction pumps can be Our team of experts has successfully
used for general suction or as a backup to combined clever engineering and simple
wall suction in the following applications in operation. The inner construction of
Portable version the hospital, ambulatory surgery center, Dominant Flex reduces maintenance.
clinic and doctors’ practice: general surgery, One-touch operation is intuitive and easy,
liposuction, endoscopy, airway suction, with LEDs indicating the active mode.
neurosurgery and wound drainage.

Rack version

a Safety Set
b Vacuum gauge in kPa and mmHg
c Flow change buttons
d On/off button
e Vacuum regulator
f Standby indicator
g Standard rail
h Foot on/off switch
i Four castors with brakes
j Carrying handle
 Product codes
Dominant Flex rack:
071.0003, 101046578 (Brazil only), 101046567 (US and Canada only)
Item numbers Dominant Flex Portable :
071.0002, 101046577 (Brazil only), 101046566 (US and Canada only)
Trolley for Dominant Flex/Basic for mobile version: 071.0034
Service manual 200.6365 (EN)
Pump specifications
Max. vacuum [kPa/mmHg] –95/713 (±15% tolerance)
The Dominant Flex provide three user selectable free flow rates of
Flow [l/min] ≥ 40 l/min, ≥ 50 l/min and ≥60 l/min at sea level (p = 1013 mbar) but not
more than 10 l/min above nominal flow.
Rack version 305 (12.0) 210 (8.3) 375 (14.8)
Dimensions W/H/D [mm/in] Portable version 305 (12.0) 285 (11.2) 375 (14.8)
Rack/trolley 510 (20.1) 985 (38.8) 470 (18.5)
Rack version 9.3 (20.5)
Weight [kg/lbs] Portable version 9.5 (20.9)
Rack/trolley 16 (35.3)
Drive unit Piston/cylinder technology
Power consumption [W] 120
Power consumption [W]
<1
in standby mode according to EC standard No 1275/2008
Noise level [dB(A)]* ≤ 40
Vacuum regulator Membrane
Protection against electric shock Type CF (cardiac floating: max. earth leaking current 10 μA)
Medical Device Classification – According to 93/42/EEC
Class IIa
and Regulation (EU) 2017/745
Protection against electric shock Class I Equipment
Ingress Protection IP22
Equipotential conductor On pump and on optional trolley
Housing material ABS
On/off button CleanTouch Technology
Overflow protection device Safety Set with mechanical overflow protection
Warranty [years] 5
Automatic voltage detection Yes
Power cable length [m] 5
Operating temperature, relative humidity 5 to 40 °C / 30–75 %
Transport/storage temperature, relative humidity –20 to +55 °C / 20–95 %
Made in Switzerland
Year first sold 2013
IEC 60601-1: 2005, Edition 3.2 fulfilled Yes
Trolley specifications
Antistatic castors Yes, all 4
Quantity of castors with brakes 4
Diameter of castors [mm] 75
On/off switch integrated into trolley Yes
Equipotential conductor on trolley Yes
Standard rail Yes

Vacuum Build Up (starting after 6 seconds) Flow at Various Vacuum Settings

Time (s)
Conclusion: Already at


0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 70.0
0 60.0
50.0 –10 kPa the promoted flow
flow [l/min.]

-10
40.0 Basic
-20
30.0 Dominant Flex @ 40
Dominant Flex @ 50
rate is reached. The user
-30 20.0
has full suction capacity at
Vacuum [kPa]

Dominant Flex @ 60
-40 10.0
-50 0.0
0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60
vacuum setting [kPa]
-70 -80 max even low vacuum levels.
-60
-70
-80

Conclusion: This chart clearly shows the faster vacuum buildup at 60 l/min.


-90
-100
30l/min 40l/min 50l/min 60l/min The steeper the curve, the faster the vacuum buildup.
* Sound pressure level at 1 meter distance. Measured according to ISO 3741.
Main compatible accessories
Disposable Collection System Item number
Suction jar PC, 1.5 l 077.0082
Disposable suction liner 1.5 l 077.0083
Disposable suction liner 1.5 l with solidifier 077.0084
Suction jar PC, 2.5 l 077.0085
Disposable suction liner 2.5 l 077.0086
Disposable suction liner 2.5 l with solidifier 077.0087
Two or more jars from Disposable Collection System Item number
Change-over valve 077.0563
Serial connection, vacuum 077.0095
Serial connection, patient 077.0160
Trolley for up to 5 additional jars 077.0188

Reusable Collection System Item number

Reusable 1 l set with PSU suction jar with clamp holder 077.0701
Reusable 2 l set with PSU suction jar with clamp holder 077.0702
Reusable 3 l set with PSU suction jar with clamp holder 077.0703
Reusable 5 l set with PSU suction jar with clamp holder 077.0705
Double-reusable 2 l set with PSU suction jar 077.0707
Double-reusable 3 l set with PSU suction jar 077.0704
Double-reusable 5 l set with PSU suction jar 077.0706
Reusable 1 l set with PSU suction jar without clamp holder (for portable versions) 077.0715
Reusable 2 l set with PSU suction jar without clamp holder (for portable versions) 077.0716
Two or more jars from Reusable Collection system Item number
Change-over valve 077.0563
Reusable serial connector 077.0542
Trolley for up to 5 additional jars 077.0188

Controls Item number

Foot on/off switch 077.0723
Foot vacuum regulator 077.0731

Filters Item number

Disposable virus filter with Medela connection 101035265
Disposable overflow protection/bacteria filter with Medela connection 077.0571
Disposable bacteria filter with Medela connection 077.0573
Disposable bacteria/odour filter with Medela connection 077.0575
Disposable virus filter with overflow protection with Medela connection 101035263

Vacuum Tubing, silicone Item number

Silicone tubing Ø 7x12 mm, without coupling pieces, 25 m 077.0900
Silicone tubing Ø 7x12 mm, without coupling pieces 1 m 077.0901
Silicone tubing Ø 7x12 mm, without coupling pieces, 2 m 077.0902
Silicone tubing Ø 7x12 mm, without coupling pieces, 5 m 077.0905
Silicone tubing Ø 7x12 mm with 1 coupling piece, 60 cm 077.0912
Silicone tubing Ø 7x12 mm with 1 coupling piece, 100 cm 077.0913
Silicone tubing Ø 7x12 mm with 2 coupling pieces, 30 cm 077.0921
Silicone tubing Ø 7x12 mm with 2 coupling pieces, 60 cm 077.0922
Silicone tubing Ø 7x12 mm, 25 cm, with 1 coupling piece and 1 coupling piece 90° 077.0931
Silicone tubing green Ø 6.5x12.5 mm 180 cm with coupling piece 077.0961
Silicone tubing Ø 7x12 mm, 60 cm, with 1 coupling piece and 1 coupling piece 90° 077.0185
Silicone tubing Ø 5x10 mm, 25 m 077.0970
 Patient Tubing, disposable Item number
Disposable (PVC) tubing, 180 cm, with fingertip, sterile 077.0951
Disposable (PVC) tubing with universal funnels, 150 cm, sterile 077.0184
Disposable (PVC) tubing without coupling pieces, 150 cm, sterile 077.0170
Disposable (PVC) tubing with 1 stepped conical connector, 180 cm, non sterile 077.0952

Patient Tubing, reusable Item number

Silicone tubing, transparent, 32 cm 077.0053
Silicone tubing, transparent, 120 cm 077.0055
Silicone tubing, transparent, 150 cm 077.0056

Vacuum Assisted Delivery, Single use Item number

Single Use Silc Cup, Ø 60 mm 077.0791
Single Use Bird Cup, Ø 50 mm 077.0792

Vacuum Assisted Delivery, reusable Item number

Bird Anterior Suction Cup 60 mm, compl. with handle and silicone tubing 150 cm 077.0171
Bird Anterior Suction Cup 50 mm, compl. with handle and silicone tubing 150 cm 077.0172
Bird Anterior Suction Cup 40 mm, compl. with handle and silicone tubing 150 cm 077.0173
Bird Posterior Suction Cup 50 mm, compl. with handle and silicone tubing 150 cm 077.0174
Silc Cup, Ø 50 mm, blue 077.0761
Silc Cup, Ø 60 mm, yellow 077.0762
Silc Cup with trumpet valve, Ø 60 mm 077.0078
CaesAid Cup 077.0080

Optional Item number

Tubing holder, left side 077.0751
Tubing holder, right side 077.0752
Clampholder, plastic 077.0521
Wall bracket, single 077.0523
Disposable specimen cup, Ø 6–10 mm (for reusable collection system) 077.0562
Disposable specimen cup, Ø 10–14 mm (for reusable collection system) 077.0564
Disposable specimen cup for disposable collection system 077.0094

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