Surgical Suction Askir 20

Portable Airway Suction with 16L/min Flow and -0.75 Bar Vacuum

The CA-MI ASKIR 20 (VM-SSASK20) is a portable surgical suction unit designed for the safe aspiration of secretions from the nose, mouth, and trachea in hospital, clinic, and home healthcare environments. Engineered in Italy, the ASKIR 20 delivers a suction flow of 16L/min and achieves a maximum vacuum of -0.75 bar (-75 kPa / -563 mmHg) — providing sufficient negative pressure for effective secretion clearance in post-surgical airway management, tracheostomy care, neonatal suction, palliative care, and management of patients with dysphagia or impaired cough reflex. The unit operates on a non-continuous duty cycle of 30 minutes on followed by 30 minutes off, which preserves motor integrity and maintains consistent suction performance across repeated use sessions. Built to comply with EN 60601-1-11 — the international standard governing medical electrical equipment in home healthcare environments — the ASKIR 20 meets the regulatory and performance requirements for deployment across institutional and domiciliary care settings.

Autoclavable Patient Circuit and Overflow Protection

The 1,000ml collection jar is manufactured from autoclavable polycarbonate and incorporates an overflow protection valve that prevents fluid from entering the pump mechanism under high-volume conditions — a critical safety feature during prolonged suction in high-secretion patients. The patient tube is 140cm long, constructed from autoclavable silicone with a ⌀6–10mm diameter, providing the reach required for bedside, stretcher, and wheelchair-side use while supporting thermal reprocessing between patients. The 140cm tube length and autoclavable construction make the ASKIR 20 suitable for multi-session use in institutional settings with established reprocessing protocols.

Infection Control Accessories, IP21 Rating, and Italian Construction

Each ASKIR 20 is supplied complete with a conical connector compatible with ⌀8, ⌀9, and ⌀10mm fittings, a CH20 suction cannula, a single-patient antibacterial and hydrophobic filter, and a mains power cord. The hydrophobic filter provides a secondary barrier against fluid and microbial ingress into the pump, supporting safe single-patient use infection control protocols and reducing cross-contamination risk between patients. The ASKIR 20 carries an IP21 ingress protection rating, confirming resistance to vertically dripping water and suitability for clinical ward environments. CA-MI’s Italian engineering heritage is reflected in the unit’s robust construction and full compliance with applicable medical device standards. Available in South Africa from Vital Medical, the ASKIR 20 is suited to hospitals, frail care facilities, home care nursing, EMS, and palliative care settings requiring a reliable, self-contained portable suction unit.

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