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Overview

With the compact CARESCAPE™* CO2 – Microstream™ parameter engineered features of Microstream™ capnography can be integrated into existing CARESCAPE™* patient monitoring platform. The CARESCAPE™* CO2 – Microstream™ parameter device is validated for use in the CARESCAPE™* monitoring system both at the bedside and in intra-hospital transport — for seamless, uninterrupted workflow between care areas.

The CARESCAPE™* CO2 – Microstream™ parameter device is compatible with the following GE Healthcare products†:

  • CARESCAPE™* ONE monitor with software version 3.2
  • CARESCAPE™* B850, B650 and B450 monitors with software version 3.2 with a CARESCAPE™* ONE monitor
  • CARESCAPE™* Bx50 monitor with software version 3.2 with CARESCAPE™* patient data module and the E-musb interface module
Order Information
Order Code Description unit of measure quantity
PMC-40M-GE GE CARESCAPE™* CO2 – Microstream™ Parameter Device Each 1
Specifications
Physical
Weight 340 g (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 94 mm (l) x 60 mm (w) x 58 mm (h) (3.7 in x 2.4 in x 2.3 in)
Cable Length 94 mm (l) x 60 mm (w) x 58 mm (h) (3.7 in x 2.4 in x 2.3 in)
Performance
CO2 Sampling Flow Rate 50 ml/min (± 5 ml/min) flow measured by volume
Initialization time Typically 30 seconds to obtain both reading and waveform. Fully accurate measurement at first reading.
Mode Adult, pediatric, neonatal
Compliance Standards and Directives

IEC 60601-1:2012

IEC 60601-1-2:2014

ISO 80601-2-55:2018

IEC 60601-1-6:2013

IEC 62304:2015

RoHS3 EU (2015/863)

RoHS2 (2011/65/EU)
Environmental
Operating temperature 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage temperature -40° to 70° C (-40° to 158° F)
Operating relative humidity 10% to 95% (noncondensing)
Operating pressure 57 kPa to 108 kPa (430 to 805 mmHg)
Operating altitude -487 m to 4,572 m (-1,600 ft to 15,000 ft)

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The Microstream™ Technology Advantage

Microstream™ capnography technology uses Molecular Correlation Spectroscopy™ a proprietary CO2-specific IR wavelength engineered to deliver clear, crisp waveforms and accurate measurements, with no impact from the presence of other gases (i.e., O2, N2O, He, or inhaled anaesthetics).With fast power-up and fully accurate measurements at first reading, Microstream™ technology offers:Low flow 50-mL/minute sample rate, effective for virtually all patient types and necessary for neonatal samplingNo individual patient calibration or rezeroing requiredProprietary Smart Capnography™ algorithms, Smart Breath Detection™ algorithm (SBD) and Smart Alarm for Respiratory Analysis™ algorithm (SARA), are designed to simplify the use of CO2 monitoring on Microstream™ technology-enabled patient monitors to help improve patient safety and clinical workflow.1

Microstream™ Advance Filter Lines

Design enhancements help improve the patient experience and the performance of the sampling line. Softer tubing may help increase patient compliance and safety, while the improved kink-resistance of the tubing maintains an uninterrupted oxygen supply to patients, and continuous CO2 sampling.2

Microstream™ Advance filter lines offer:

  • Soft tubing and neutral scent to help improve patient compliance
  • Intubated and nonintubated options for short-term and long-term monitoring
  • 0.2-micron sterilizing-grade filter designed to help reduce risk1 of biohazard contamination of the monitor
  • Uni-junction™ technology, designed for effective sampling with and without oxygen delivery, from both nares and the mouth, even at low tidal volumes
  • Kink-resistant tubing engineered to mitigate interrupted oxygen flow and resulting alarms, meets ISO 13544-2 compliance standard
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  • *Not available in all countries
  • The Microstream™ capnography monitoring system should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis or therapy and is intended only as an adjunct in patient assessment.
  • †Always refer to the user instructions provided with GE Healthcare monitors.
  • 1. Internal test data on file.
  • 2. Blonder Y, Mazor E, and Jew K. Advanced capnography sampling lines may improve patient comfort and compliance. Med Devices (Auckl). 2021; 14 37-42.
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