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  • User-centric design for ease of use

  • Designed to last a lifetime

A Medela Dominant Flex surgical suction pump on a mobile standard rail with 2500cc disposable jars with liners.

Designed to facilitate cleaning

Clean Touch elements and the housing with no gaps or grooves facilitate easy cleaning and minimise risk of infections. The materials can withstand potent disinfection agents.

Whisper-quiet operation

Powerful drive unit is whisper quiet at < 40 dB(A), up to four times quieter than comparable models to reduce distractions during use.
Medela Dominant Flex flow rate gauge and selection dial

Selectable flow rate for Dominant Flex

With the touch of a button, access increased performance and faster suctioning for the Dominant Flex (40 / 50 / 60 l per minute). Basic pump offers 30 l per minute.
The on/off button on the Medela Dominant Flex and Basic surgical suction pumps.

Switch on and off with a simple touch

There are no gaps or grooves, reducing risk of contamination.
A Medela Virus/Bacteria disposable suction filter with overflow protection for use with Medela healthcare devices.

Efficient virus and bacteria filter

Prevent cross-contamination from COVID-19 with filtration efficiency of greater than 99.99987%.
A Medela disposable collection system for surgical pumps with a double-layered and burst-proof PA/PE film for optimum protection.

Disposable Fluid Collection System (Recommended)

Closed system with high-flow bacteria (99.999% retention) and overflow filter, smoke pre-filter and patient backflow valve. Constructed with double layered, highly burst-resistant1 PA/PE foil to ensure optimum protection. Optional solidifier models eliminate the risk of spilling to protect staff safety.
A person's hand rests on the Medela Dominant Flex surgical suction pump above the vacuum meter gauge.

Versatility in all forms

High-vacuum pumps are available in rack, portable or mobile versions with cart—providing the flexibility to use the systems across a variety of care settings*. A built-in handle enhances ease of transport when a cart is not available.

*Requires access to power source.

5-year warranty

Medela provides a 5-year warranty on the complete pump.

On/off Foot switch

Enables hands-free operation

Medela suction pumps can be used for various applications in hospitals, outpatient surgery centres, clinics and doctors’ practices such as general surgery, endoscopy, wound drainage, vacuum assisted delivery and any other application where a reliable and precise suction source is needed.

A strong alternative to wall vacuum.

The Dominant Flex and Basic pumps offer a strong alternative to wall vacuum, as the independent vacuum avoids overflow into wall systems and provides a smooth, consistent, and reliable vacuum level. The heavy-duty piston-cylinder system creates whisper-quiet and robust operation. The initial investment in this suction pump is easily recovered from the many years of reliant functioning with minimal maintenance requirements and long replacement cycles.

Image of a user's hand turning on the Medela Dominant Flex Surgical Suction Pump

Dominant Flex gives you the freedom to choose the required flow

The Dominant Flex provides superfast ramp-up of the vacuum at a flow rate up to  60 l/min for increased performance and faster suctioning. For sensitive operations where less flow rate is required, the flow can be reduced to 50 l/min or 40 l/min by simply touching the button and thereby adjust the vacuum build-up time and sound level. 

A hands rests on the top of a Medela Mobile Basic Surgical Suction Pump.

Basic pump brings Swiss ingenuity and simplicity to surgical suction procedures with constant flow

With a constant high flow of 30 l/min, the Basic pump is the partner for reliable and simple suctioning.

Provide reliable and powerful suction while addressing hygienic concerns
With Dominant Flex and Basic pumps, the smooth, single-piece hood design facilitates cleaning, and the materials can withstand potent disinfection agents. The CleanTouch on/off button on the housing lets the person operating the pump switch it on and off with a simple touch: there are no gaps or grooves, which means there is less risk of contamination.

Two Medela surgical suction pumps. Top left is the Dominant Flex with a suction jar and the bottom right is the rack version of the Basic suction pump.

Rack or portable versions

Both Dominant Flex and Basic pumps are available either as rack or portable version (check for local availability).

The rack version is the classic version to be attached to a trolley for allowing mobility and handling, or for use in endoscopy towers.

As portable version, the pump can be conveniently placed at the patient's bedside and be easily moved from one place to another. Moreover the portable version can be equipped with Medela suction jars thanks to the handle.   

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The Medela Disposable Collection System (DCS) suction jar, yellow for 1500cc and orange for 2500cc, for use with surgical pumps.

Disposable Collection System

  • For hygienic, easy-to-use and economic fluid management.
  • Disposable suction liners and reusable PC jars in sizes of 1.5 and 2.5 litres.

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Medela Suction pump reusable collection containers.

Reusable Collection System

  • For collecting secretions easily and economically.
  • Autoclavable PSU jars and lids in sizes of 1, 2, 3 and 5 litres.

View full details

A Medela Virus/Bacteria disposable suction filter with overflow protection for use with Medela healthcare devices.

Filters

To protect the pump from overflow and particles and the environment from bacteria and odour.

The Foot Vacuum Regulator for use with the Medela Dominant Flex and Basic surgical suction pumps.

Foot Vacuum Regulator

For hands-free vacuum regulation and quick release.

Medela Surgical Pump Foot Switch

Foot on/off Switch

To switch the suction pumps Basic and Dominant Flex on and off.

The Medela Vacuum Tubing for use with a surgical suction pump.

Tubing

Disposable or reusable tubing in various materials, diameters and lengths

Clamp holder for Medela Surgical Pumps

Clamp Holder

To attach suction jars to standard rails.

Tubing holder for use with Medela Surgical and Suction Pumps

Tubing Holder

Disposable or reusable tubing in various materials, diameters and lengths

A Standard Rail for use with the Medela Dominant Flex or Basic surgical suction pumps.

For increasing mobility in the OR or in your clinic.

With standard rail to add collection systems, and integrated foot on/off switch for ease of use. 

Features & Benefits

Medela suction pumps can be used for various applications in hospitals, outpatient surgery centres, clinics and doctors’ practices such as general surgery, endoscopy, wound drainage, vacuum assisted delivery and any other application where a reliable and precise suction source is needed.

A strong alternative to wall vacuum.

The Dominant Flex and Basic pumps offer a strong alternative to wall vacuum, as the independent vacuum avoids overflow into wall systems and provides a smooth, consistent, and reliable vacuum level. The heavy-duty piston-cylinder system creates whisper-quiet and robust operation. The initial investment in this suction pump is easily recovered from the many years of reliant functioning with minimal maintenance requirements and long replacement cycles.

Image of a user's hand turning on the Medela Dominant Flex Surgical Suction Pump

Dominant Flex gives you the freedom to choose the required flow

The Dominant Flex provides superfast ramp-up of the vacuum at a flow rate up to  60 l/min for increased performance and faster suctioning. For sensitive operations where less flow rate is required, the flow can be reduced to 50 l/min or 40 l/min by simply touching the button and thereby adjust the vacuum build-up time and sound level. 

A hands rests on the top of a Medela Mobile Basic Surgical Suction Pump.

Basic pump brings Swiss ingenuity and simplicity to surgical suction procedures with constant flow

With a constant high flow of 30 l/min, the Basic pump is the partner for reliable and simple suctioning.

Provide reliable and powerful suction while addressing hygienic concerns
With Dominant Flex and Basic pumps, the smooth, single-piece hood design facilitates cleaning, and the materials can withstand potent disinfection agents. The CleanTouch on/off button on the housing lets the person operating the pump switch it on and off with a simple touch: there are no gaps or grooves, which means there is less risk of contamination.

Two Medela surgical suction pumps. Top left is the Dominant Flex with a suction jar and the bottom right is the rack version of the Basic suction pump.

Rack or portable versions

Both Dominant Flex and Basic pumps are available either as rack or portable version (check for local availability).

The rack version is the classic version to be attached to a trolley for allowing mobility and handling, or for use in endoscopy towers.

As portable version, the pump can be conveniently placed at the patient's bedside and be easily moved from one place to another. Moreover the portable version can be equipped with Medela suction jars thanks to the handle.   

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Accessories & Disposables
The Medela Disposable Collection System (DCS) suction jar, yellow for 1500cc and orange for 2500cc, for use with surgical pumps.

Disposable Collection System

  • For hygienic, easy-to-use and economic fluid management.
  • Disposable suction liners and reusable PC jars in sizes of 1.5 and 2.5 litres.

View full details

Medela Suction pump reusable collection containers.

Reusable Collection System

  • For collecting secretions easily and economically.
  • Autoclavable PSU jars and lids in sizes of 1, 2, 3 and 5 litres.

View full details

A Medela Virus/Bacteria disposable suction filter with overflow protection for use with Medela healthcare devices.

Filters

To protect the pump from overflow and particles and the environment from bacteria and odour.

The Foot Vacuum Regulator for use with the Medela Dominant Flex and Basic surgical suction pumps.

Foot Vacuum Regulator

For hands-free vacuum regulation and quick release.

Medela Surgical Pump Foot Switch

Foot on/off Switch

To switch the suction pumps Basic and Dominant Flex on and off.

The Medela Vacuum Tubing for use with a surgical suction pump.

Tubing

Disposable or reusable tubing in various materials, diameters and lengths

Clamp holder for Medela Surgical Pumps

Clamp Holder

To attach suction jars to standard rails.

Tubing holder for use with Medela Surgical and Suction Pumps

Tubing Holder

Disposable or reusable tubing in various materials, diameters and lengths

A Standard Rail for use with the Medela Dominant Flex or Basic surgical suction pumps.

For increasing mobility in the OR or in your clinic.

With standard rail to add collection systems, and integrated foot on/off switch for ease of use. 

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