Micro Direct
Alpha Touch Spirometer
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Alpha touch - High Quality Spirometry - Pure and Simple

Performing spirometry tests could not be easier than with the new Micro Direct alpha touch spirometer.
Simply enter the patient’s details on the color touch-screen display, select FVC or VC and begin the test series.
Test information is presented in an easy to read format on a clear, bright color display. The best test is automatically selected and built-in quality control checks insure accurate results.
Test data along with the diagnostic interpretation and estimated lung age can be instantly printed on the integrated printer, converted to a PDF and printed using the included reports PC software or downloaded to the optional Spirotrac PC Software.
The alpha touch features a highly accurate Fleisch pneumotach flow measuring system, battery operated portability and is shipped complete with all necessary accessories in a study carrying case.
The easy to use and affordable all-in-one alpha touch spirometer provides a fast, accurate and cost effective spirometry solution.

product literature

MD6550 Alpha Touch Spirometer $1995
Features
• Rapid, low cost testing
• Accurate Fleisch pneumotach
• Color high resolution touch-screen display
• Fast, quiet internal printer or letter-sized reports via "Reports" PDF software
• Rechargeable battery pack
• Real-time F/V or V/T curve
• Choice of child incentives
• Simple icon-driven menus
• Clear, easy-to-read report
• On-screen test quality prompts
• Pre/Post bronchodilator comparison
• Autoclaveable flow head
• Complete with durable carrying case
• Spirotrac PC software (optional)
• 1-year warranty. Optional 5-year available
Specification

Product:

Micro Direct alpha touch

Model Number:

MD6550

Size:

12” x 10” x 3”

Weight:

4 pounds 7 ounces net

Parameters Measured (depending on model):

VC, IVC, IC, VT (TV), TLC, RV, IRV, ERV, FRC,FVC, FIVC, FEV1, FEV3, FEV6, FEV1/VC,FEV1/FVC, FEV3/VC, FEV3/FVC, FEV1/FEV6,FEF75, FEF50, FEF25, FEF25-75, FEF25-75/FVC, FIV1,PIF, FIV1/FIVC, FIF25, FIF50, FIF75, FEF50/FIF50,FET, MVVind, FEV1 Ratio, FEV0.5, PEF L/min,PEF L/sec, FEF 0.2-1.2, FEF75-85%, FEF25%,FEF50%, FEF75%, FMFT, FIF25%, FIF50%,FIF75%, PIF, FEV0.75, Lung Age and more

Environmental Data:

Temperature (built-in sensor)

Test Types:

Single breath tests, flow/volume loops, multi-breath testing, tidal breathing and combined VC/FVC type test methods supported

Predicted Normals:

NHANES III, Polgar, Knudson, Crapo, Hsu and many more

Suggested Interpretation:

User Selectable

Storage Humidity:

10% to 95%

Storage Temperature:

32-122°F

Recommended Operating Range:

63-98°F; Design Limits: 50 - 104°F

Data Storage:

Stores up to 10,000 subjects

PowerSAFE™:

Input 100 - 240V AC 50-60Hz Output - 12V DC

Battery Pack:

Rechargeable NiMh, 7.2V 1,800mAH

Flow Detection Principle:

Fleisch type pneumotachograph

Volume Detection:

Flow integration sampling @ 100Hz

Resolution:

10 mL volume; 0.01 L/s flow

Accuracy when in Operating Range:

Flow +/- from 10% to 5%
Max flow rate +/- 16 L/s
Min flow rate +/- 0.02 L/s

Volume Accuracy:

Better than +/- 3%

Maximum Display Volume:

10 L

Linearity:

+/- 3%

Maximum Test Duration:

90 seconds

Flow Impedance:

<0.1kPa/L/S @ 14L/s
Complies with ATS/ERS 2005

Printer:

Thermal

Performance Standards:

ISO 26782:2009; ISO 23747:2007; ATS/ERS 2005

Safety Standards:

IEC 60601-1:2005

Medical Devices Directive:

93/42/EEC1993 as amended

Designed & Manufactured Under:

ISO 13485:2003, FDA 21CFR820 and CMDR

Communications:

USB and CF Card

Connectivity:

USB 2 B

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Flow/volume  Child incentive