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Aerogen
®
Introduction
The Aerogen
®
Pro System is a portable medical device for multiple patient
use that is intended to aerosolize physician-prescribed medications for
inhalation that are approved for use with a general purpose nebulizer. This
device can be used by patients on and off mechanical ventilation or other
positive pressure breathing assistance.
Aerogen
®
Pro is intended for hospital use only. It is suitable for use by
pediatric and adult patients as described in this manual. It incorporates
the Aerogen Vibronic
®
aerosol generator.
Aerogen
®
Pro is designed to operate in-line with standard ventilator
circuits and mechanical ventilators. It operates without changing patient
ventilator parameters and can be refilled without interrupting ventilation.
The controller operates from the AC/DC adapter and can be operated on
its internal rechargeable battery for up to 45 minutes when fully charged.
The product operates without compressed gas, making it suitable for
portable applications.
Indications for Use
The Aerogen
®
Pro System is a portable medical device for multiple
patient use that is intended to aerosolize physician-prescribed solutions
for inhalation to patients on and off ventilation or other positive pressure
breathing assistance. The Aerogen
®
Pro System is suitable for use in adult
and pediatric patients.