Alpha Spirometer

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Portable respiratory diagnostic solution with highly accurate V-Core flowhead technology. Easy to use and no PC required.

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Designed for testing in an office or on the go, the Alpha is our all-in-one desktop spirometry solution.

Part of our range of V-Core™ spirometers, the Alpha encompasses compliance with the ATS/ERS 2019 Technical Standards, multiple testing options, quick loading integrated thermal printer and direct links to Vitalograph Device Studio to generate PDF reports. Integration with Spirotrac 6® respiratory diagnostic software enables test data to be centralised for detailed reporting and trending. Vitalograph Connect provides versatile connectivity to your electronic medical records via HL-7 and GDT, taking spirometry testing to the next level.  Features a 7” high-resolution touch-screen with an intuitive user-friendly interface.

The Alpha Spirometer comes with:

 

  • Vitalograph Device Studio
  • Vitalograph Connect
  • USB cable
  • Ethernet cable
  • Medically approved power supply with country-specific plug
  • Carry case

Multiple testing options

Test Modules Description Parameters Onscreen Graphs
Forced Vital Capacity The total volume of air that can be exhaled during a maximal forced expiration effort. FVC, FEV1, FEF25-75, PEF, etc
  • Flow/Volume/Time
  • Volume/Time
Vital Capacity The total volume of air that can be exhaled during a normal expiration effort. VC, IC, IVC, TV
  • Bar Chart
  • Volume/Time
Bronchodilator Responsiveness Testing Determines the degree of improvement of airflow in response to bronchodilator administration as measured by changes in FEV1 and FVC. VC, FVC, FEV1, FEF25-75, PEF, etc
  • Pre-Post Flow/Volume
  • Pre-Post Volume

Technical

Vitalograph Model 6000 Alpha

Flow detection principle

Fleisch type pneumotachograph

Essential performance test limits

Flow accuracy ±10% or ±10L/min of the reading (ISO 23747:2015)

Back pressure

Less than 0.1kPa/L/second @ 14L/s, complies with ATS/ERS 2019

Volume detection

Flow integration sampling @ 100Hz

Volume accuracy

+/- 2.5% ATS/ERS 2019, ISO 26782:2009

Voltage/Frequency

Power Supply: Input 100-240V, 50/60HZ, Output 12V, 1.5A, Battery: 7.2V, 2.2Ahr

Accuracy when operated in temperature range conditions

Flow ±10%, Max. flow rate ±16 L/s, Min. flow rate ±0.02 L/s

Operating temperature range

ISO 26782 limits: 17–37ºC Design limits: 10–40ºC

Operating humidity range

30%–75%

Ambient pressure range

850hPa–1060hPa

Performance standards met by Vitalograph Alpha

ATS/ERS 2019, ISO 23747:2015 & ISO 26782:2009

Safety standards

EN 60601-1:2006 +A1:2013 +A2:2021

QA/GMP standards

EN ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, SOR/98-282 & Japan’s PMD Act

Dimensions

204 mm (length) x 253 mm (width)

Weight

1.5 kg net

Communications

USB (Device Studio & Spirotrac 6), Ethernet/WiFi (Connect)

EMR Connectivity

HL7, GDT via Vitalograph Connect

Device Classification

IIa per Annex IX of the MDD

Test parameters measured

VC Test: VC, EVC, IVC, TV, IRV, ERV, IC FVC Test: VC, FVC, FIVC, FIVC/FVC, FEV0.5, FEV0.5/FVC, FEV0.75, FEV0.75/FVC, FEV1, FEV1R, FEV1/VC, FEV1/EVC, FEV1/IVC, FEV1/FVC, FEV1/FIVC, FEV1/FEV6, FEV1/PEF, FEV3, FEV3/VC, FEV3/FVC, FEV6, PEF L/s, PEF L/min, FEF25, FEF50, FEF75, FEF0.2-1.2, FEF25-75, FEF25-75/FVC, FEF75-85, FIV1, FIV1/FVC, FIV1/FIVC, PIF L/s, PIF L/min, FIF25, FIF50,FIF75, FIF50-FEF50, FEF50-FIF50, MVVind, FMFT, FET, FRC, TV, RV, TLC, IRV, ERV, IC, Rind, ELA, tPEF, Text, EV, EV/FVC,

Capabilities

  • Reliable Data Accuracy
  • Powered by V-Core™ flowhead measuring technology for testing that is accurate, repeatable, easy to use, and safe.
  • Accuracy meets the performance standards ATS/ERS 2019, ISO 23747:2015 & ISO 26782:2009.

 

  • Enhanced Testing Guidance
  • Animated incentive to aid blow effort.
  • Real-time flow/volume onscreen graphics.
  • Instant test quality feedback.
  • Fast evaluation of results with %Predicted comparison, LLN and Z scores.
  • Latest GLI predicted sets.

 

  • Versatile Connectivity
  • Bi-directional data exchange to EMR achieved through Vitalograph Connect.
  • Compatible with HL7, GDT and several regional specific protocols.
  • Multiple connectivity options, including wireless and USB.
  • PDF reporting and interpretation software included.

 

  • Designed for everyday use
  • Powered by mains or rechargeable battery.
  • Memory capacity for more than 20,000 tests.
  • Highly portable and lightweight.
  • Robust V-Core flowhead design.

 

  • Hygienically Efficient
  • Low running costs: no disposable sensors, turbines, or flow tubes.
  • Single-use Vitalograph Bacterial Viral Filters (BVF™) with validated cross-contamination efficiency >99.999% protect device, patient, and operator.

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