Electric surgical suction pump Thopaz+

for thoracic surgeryportable

Overview
Thopaz+ is a portable digital chest drainage and monitoring system intended for postoperative mediastinal and pleural drainage after cardiac and other thoracic surgeries. It provides continuous suction, objective real‑time measurements, trend charts and smart notifications to support clinical decision making and early mobilisation.

Features & Benefits

• Continuous, uninterrupted drainage from operating room through recovery with battery operation.
• Objective digital measurements and trend displays to support evidence‑based decisions.
• Smart acoustic and visual notifications for events such as tube occlusion, major air or fluid leak, canister full, clogged filter and low battery.
• Portable, lightweight design to enable early patient mobilisation and ward transfers.
• Supports three disposable canister sizes (300 ml, 800 ml, 2 L) and regulated pressure settings to meet clinical needs.

Objective measurement & proven clinical experience

• Accurate digital recording of drainage volume and air‑leak trends during the critical postoperative window.
• Reliable monitoring of air leaks to aid timely clinical interventions.
• Clinical use reported in >2 million cases (including 100k+ cardiac cases) with support from more than 40 published studies, including randomized trials.

Enhanced recovery & patient experience

• Supports ERAS and enhanced recovery protocols by facilitating early mobilisation and faster drain removal.
• Compact, quiet design to simplify ambulation and transfer.
• Smart notifications reduce risk of undetected events and support patient safety.
• Clinical reports indicate reduced drain dwell time and improved patient comfort in some comparisons.

Optimised chest drainage management

• User‑friendly digital interface to streamline nursing workflows and postoperative management.
• Continuous drainage with long‑life battery to minimise interruptions related to wall suction dependency.
• Clinical comparisons report up to ~25% faster chest tube removal and reduced drainage‑related complications in some studies.

Accessories & Disposables

• Disposable canisters: 300 ml, 800 ml, 2 L (options with or without solidifier).
• Dual‑lumen tubing with sampling port; connectors available single/double and in small/medium/large sizes.
• Silastic extension tubing to allow flexible pump placement and connection of multiple catheters.
• Docking station for recharging; optional adapter for 2 L canister; mounting holders and carrying strap for patient mobility.

Clinical evidence & references (summary)
Multiple peer‑reviewed studies and randomized trials compare Thopaz+ with conventional systems, reporting reductions in retained blood–related complications, fewer re‑explorations for bleeding, reduced postoperative atrial fibrillation and improved recovery metrics. See published literature for full details.

Notes
Designed for hospital use (operating room, ICU, PACU, wards). Trend charts, alarms and notifications support earlier interventions and safe early drain removal.

Technical specifications

• Commercial name / model: Thopaz+
• Brand: Medela
• Intended use: digital chest drainage and monitoring after cardiac and thoracic surgery
• Canister options: 300 ml, 800 ml, 2 L (disposable; with/without solidifier)
• Tubing: dual‑lumen with sampling port; connectors single/double; sizes small/medium/large
• Power: rechargeable long‑life battery for uninterrupted continuous drainage
• Controls & interface: digital display with trend charts and smart notifications/alarms
• Mounting: holder for standard rail, universal holder (adjustable), docking station
• Accessories: tubing, extensions, holders, carrying strap, docking station
• Clinical evidence: >2M cases reported including 100k+ cardiac cases; supported by >40 studies including randomized controlled trials