Acapella Choice Vibratory PEP System
Acapella Choice Vibratory PEP System
ICU Medical
27-8000
The Acapella® Choice blue vibratory PEP device is for single patient use and provides positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy for patients who have Cystic Fibrosis, COPD, asthma, and lung diseases with secretory problems, and patients with atelectasis.
- Enhanced dial markings for easy resistance setting changes
- Aids in mobilization of retained secretions
- Prevents or reverses atelectasis1
- Reduces air trapping1
- Optimizes delivery of bronchodilators1
acapella® devices require 15-20 minutes of therapy time versus 20-40 minutes for traditional chest physiotherapy. It may also be used simultaneously with nebulized aerosol drug delivery.
PRODUCT BENEFITS
- Functional in any position – Trendelenberg, standing, or sitting
- Adjustable frequency and flow resistance settings
- Treatment can be performed in less than half the time of a conventional CPT session2
- Proximal medication nebulizer placement on the Acapella® delivers equivalent aerosol to the lung compared to use of nebulizer alone
- Disassembly for easy cleaning and disinfection
- > 15 L/min expiratory flow requirement
PRODUCT BENEFITS
This product benefits the patient by:
- Allowing inhalation and exhalation without removing from mouth
- Allowing use with mask or mouthpiece attachment
- Allowing use with inline nebulizer when fitted with tee adapter.
- Accommodating virtually any patient’s lung capacity.
- Allowing use in any position - patient is free to sit, stand or recline
- Easy to clean
- Delivers an effective PEP range of 10-20 cmH2O to effectively open airways, recruit alveoli and get air behind blocked passage ways
- 5-30 Hz vibrations thins, shears and disengages mucus from tissue walls to better mobilize and expel secretions
- Reusable over active lifespan
Returns Policy
1. Prior Approval Required: All returns must be approved by us prior to sending any goods back. Please contact us to obtain a return authorization before returning any items.
2. Claims for Issues: Claims for short delivery, incorrect supply, or damaged goods during transport must be made within 7 days of the delivery date. Please inspect your goods upon receipt and notify us immediately if there are any issues.
3. Return Conditions: We do not accept returns for any reason other than a faulty product. This includes, but is not limited to, returns due to change of mind or incorrect orders.
4. TGA Duties: For products regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), returns must comply with relevant TGA regulations and guidelines. Any return of TGA-regulated products will be subject to additional conditions as required by law.
5. Return Shipping Costs: Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer unless otherwise agreed upon in the case of faulty products.
6. If you have any questions regarding returns or need assistance, please contact us before proceeding with the return process.
Shipping
1. Responsibility for Delivery: Once your parcel is with the courier service, it is beyond our control. We are not responsible for any loss, damage, or delivery issues that may occur once the parcel is in the possession of the courier.
2. Safe Place Deliveries: If the courier decides to leave your parcel in a location they deem as a “safe place,” we cannot be held liable for any issues that arise from this decision.
3.Signature Option: For added security, you may request a signature upon delivery for an additional fee of $3.00 per carton. This option ensures that your parcel will not be left unattended and, if no one is available to receive it, will be taken to the nearest post office or depot for pickup.
4. Tracking Information: Tracking numbers will be provided to you via email. It is the buyer’s responsibility to monitor the progress of their parcel using the tracking information provided.
5. Buyer’s Responsibility: Any discrepancies or issues with the delivery must be followed up with the respective courier service by the buyer.
