BCF300 set (BubbleCounter for Microbubble Detection)

The BubbleCounter BCF300 – THE GOLD STANDARD FOR AIR BUBBLE ANALYSIS DURING ECC – is a precise measuring system for the non-invasive monitoring and documentation of microbubble activity during extracorporeal circulation. Using latest Doppler ultrasound measuring technique the accurate analysis of the particle size distribution in the blood of the ECC is possible. Its outstanding precision in measuring size, number and volume of microbubbles  can help to improve the quality of the extracorporeal circulation and single components of the HLM.

The continuous advance in perfusion technology – especially bypass systems miniaturisation – is very demanding for safety functions. The BCF300 can display air bubble activity simultaneously at up to three points in the circulation, e.g. the venous and arterial line of the ECC. They detect smallest gas embolisms (micro bubbles) that occur typically in arterial line subsequently to filter just as precisely as big gas activities (bolus) in venous line.

In addition, BCF300 is able to transform each embolism event into an acoustic signal for the determination of micro bubbles in size and volume. This can significantly reduce the risk of embolism by detecting gas contamination at an early stage.

BCF300 can be integrated into all heart-lung-machines without problems. All embolism events are automatically logged during surgery and can be subsequently evaluated directly at the device. For this purpose, BCF300 can be extended to a convenient PC workstation in few steps. The measure dates analysis allows a detailed assessment of all embolism-relevant surgery activities. The course of events can be considerably optimised this way for the benefit of patient safety.

The measuring data documentation forms an essential part of perfusion report. For this reason, BCF300 offers a program package that equally supports data evaluation and documentation. Additionally, the data can be exported to all standard programs (e.g. Excel) or for external archiving.

Targeted measurements of individual ECC components result in further improvement of perfusion systems and setup.The gas embolism management by means of BCF300 represents the safest way to careful patient treatment and embolism-poor perfusion!

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The BCF300 is also available as a leasing model. Contact us for more information.