"NOTICE: The Air Barrier System has not been released for sale by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration."
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Air Barrier System
Air Barrier System (ABS) delivers HEPA-filtered clean air immediately adjacent to the surgery site, creating an airflow layer directly over the surgical wound.
ABS can substantially reduce airborne intrusion of potentially infection-causing microorganisms.
ABS controls the surgical environment directly at the surgical incision site to prevent bacterial contamination.
ABS reduces bacterial density by up to 85%.
Product Features & Specifications
Blower Unit

- 99.99% HEPA filtration eficiency for particles 0.3 microns or larger.
- Low velocity air delivery at nozzle outlet: 41 CFM/minute.
- Blower Unit tested to ANSI/AAMI EN 60601-1 and BS EN 60529:1992 for safe operation, electrical safety and EMC.
- Low maintenance stainless steel cabinet.
- Easy to operate: simple on/off control.
- Wheeled Cart eases positioning and Blower Unit movement in the O.R. Suite.
- Dimensions: 12" wide x 12.2" deep x 27.5" high.
- Weight: 48 lb.
Air Delivery Nozzle Assembly

- 5-foot Nozzle Hose is light and flexible.
- Easy to apply and reposition Nozzle on the incision drape using adhesive hook-and-loop pads (included).
- Adapts to procedure dynamics and patient anatomy.
- Sterile, single-use ABS Nozzle/Hose Assembly packaged individually.
- Attaches with Quick-Lock connection to the Blower Unit, with no assembly required.
- Low profile ABS Nozzle is unobtrusive to minimize interference with surgical site and staff.
*Air Barrier System research sponsored in part by funding from the National Sciences Foundation.



