B. Braun Infusomat Space Infusion Pump

Yes, the B. Braun Infusomat Space Infusion Pump is designed to be highly portable and space-efficient for acute care environments. Its design emphasizes ease of use and mobility:

• Lightweight and Compact: The pump weighs approximately 3.09 lbs (1.4 kg), making it simple to transport and handle.
• Stackable Design: It supports vertical stacking, which saves significant space on mobile carts and at crowded bedsides in critical care areas (like the ICU, OR, and Emergency Department).
• Battery Power: The pump operates using rechargeable Li-Ion or NiMH battery packs, allowing for reliable use even when disconnected from an external power source.

Yes, the B. Braun Infusomat Space pump is engineered for maximum space efficiency and portability.

• Compact and Lightweight: The pump weighs approximately 3.09 pounds (1.4 kg), making it easily manageable for transport and bedside use. Its dimensions are 8.4” x 2.6” x 4.8”.
• Easily Stackable: It features a vertical stacking capability, allowing it to be integrated with other Space modules (often via the optional SpaceStation) to save valuable clinical space in areas like the ICU or NICU.

Yes, the B. Braun Infusomat Space Infusion Pump is equipped with an extensive drug library designed to significantly enhance medication safety and promote consistent clinical workflow. This feature is a key component of its FDA Usability Clearance.

This library is fully customizable, providing clinicians with powerful tools to manage medication protocols:

• Customizable Hard and Soft Limits: You can define precise dosage boundaries (hard and soft limits) to help prevent manual programming errors and ensure adherence to institutional guidelines.
• Clinical Advisories: The system provides immediate, relevant warnings and guidance to support safer and more informed medication delivery protocols.

Yes, the B. Braun Infusomat Space pump utilizes the specialized KeyGuard non-numeric keypad which is specifically engineered to minimize manual programming errors and enhance patient safety. This feature is a key component of the pump’s robust safety profile.

Key safety benefits include:

• Error Prevention: The design uses simple directional arrows instead of a traditional numeric pad, actively preventing common programming mistakes related to incorrect entry of zeros or decimal points.
• Usability Focus: The system was one of the first cleared by the FDA’s new human factor and usability engineering process, emphasizing its commitment to patient safety and reduced potential for user error.

Yes, the B. Braun Infusomat Space Infusion Pump is designed with a focus on precision and error prevention in critical care settings. Key safety and performance features include:

• KeyGuard Keypad: The pump utilizes a non-numeric, directional arrow keypad to prevent common manual programming errors, such as decimal or zero confusion.
• Intelligent Drug Library: It supports an extensive, customizable drug library with hard and soft limits to help ensure accurate, safe medication delivery.
• Independent Microprocessors: Each modular unit features its own microprocessor, isolating functionality to prevent channel confusion and ensure reliable performance.
• Situational Awareness: The system provides clear, audible, and differentiated alarms to keep medical staff informed during infusion.

Yes, the B. Braun Infusomat Space Infusion Pump is designed for high safety standards in critical care settings and is defibrillator proof.

It meets several rigorous electrical and physical protection classifications according to IEC/EN 60601-1:

• CF Equipment: It is classified as Cardiac Floating (CF) equipment, which offers the highest level of electrical protection for the patient.
• Protective Class: The pump operates as Protective Class II equipment, and Protective Class I when integrated into the optional B. Braun SpaceStation.
• Moisture Protection: It has an IP 22 rating, ensuring it is drip-protected during standard horizontal usage.

Yes, the B. Braun Infusomat Space Infusion Pump is engineered for 100% continuous operation, featuring flexible power solutions to ensure reliable performance in both stationary and mobile clinical environments.

Available Power Sources

• AC Power: Compatible with standard 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz power supplies via an AC adapter or the integrated SpaceStation.
• External DC Power: Supports 11 - 16 V DC external low voltage inputs for specialized medical configurations.
• Rechargeable Battery Packs: The system is compatible with both Li-Ion and NiMH rechargeable battery packs, allowing for seamless transitions during patient transport or in the event of an AC power interruption.

Yes, the B. Braun Infusomat Space Infusion Pump is equipped with an Intuitive Universal User Interface that is standardized across the entire B. Braun Space pump family. This design approach offers crucial benefits for clinical environments:

• Minimizes Staff Training: Using a universal interface significantly reduces the time required for staff training and improves overall workflow efficiency.
• Enhances Safety: The consistent design helps prevent programming errors and channel confusion across different units.
• FDA Usability Cleared: This pump was among the first cleared by the FDA’s rigorous new human factor and usability engineering process, prioritizing patient safety and ease of operation.

The B. Braun Infusomat Space Infusion Pump is designed for reliable, continuous operation and supports the following rechargeable battery packs:

• Li-Ion (Lithium-Ion)
• NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride)

These options allow for flexibility in power management across different clinical environments, ensuring the device remains operational when needed.

Yes. Each module of the B. Braun Infusomat Space Infusion Pump is engineered with its own dedicated microprocessor. This modular architecture allows each pump to operate independently, ensuring that functionality is isolated to prevent system-wide failures or cross-channel issues in demanding clinical environments.