This document introduces medical product innovations since 1928, primarily the Emerson CoughAssist™ Mechanical In-Exsufflator (MI-E). The product assists patients in clearing retained bronchopulmonary secretions by gradually applying positive pressure to the airway, then rapidly shifting to negative pressure. It has automatic and manual models, which can be used with a facemask, mouthpiece, or endotracheal/tracheostomy tube.
The Emerson CoughAssist™ Mechanical In-Exsufflator (MI-E) is a medical device designed to assist patients in clearing retained bronchopulmonary secretions. It operates by gradually applying positive pressure to the airway and then rapidly shifting to negative pressure to simulate a cough. The device is available in automatic models (CA-3000, CA-3200) and manual models (CM-3000, CM-3200), suitable for both tracheal and non-invasively ventilated patients.
| Maximum Inhalation Flow | 3.3 liters/second |
|---|---|
| Maximum Exhalation Flow | 10 liters/second |
| Input Voltage (CA-3000, CM-3000) | 100-120 VAC, 60Hz |
| Input Voltage (CA-3200, CM-3200) | 220-240 VAC, 50Hz |
| Dimensions | 292mm x 279mm x 419mm (HxWxD) |
| Weight (CA-3200, CM-3200) | 9.3kg (20.6 lbs) |
The device is designed for intermittent operation only and should not be cycled continuously for more than 5 minutes.
With the exception of the patient circuit, the device can be disinfected using 70% isopropyl alcohol or equivalent.
No, the device is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous oxide.