The First Syringe Pump Cleared for Air and Road Transport

BETHLEHEM, Pa., June 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance for the wireless 2^nd generation software for its Perfusor^® Space Syringe Pump. This is the first syringe pump with air and road transport in the cleared indications for use.

“This approval allows us to provide healthcare professionals a wireless syringe pump that offers complete interoperability and versatility across various care and transport settings,” said Tom Sutton, Vice President of Marketing, Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Systems at B. Braun Medical.

The Perfusor Space 2^nd Generation Syringe Pump is the latest addition to the Synchronized Intelligence Infusion Platform. It offers the same user interface, wireless technology, and interoperability capabilities as the Infusomat^® Space 2^nd Generation Large Volume Pump. The Perfusor Space Syringe Pump also has complete integration with DoseTrac^®, DoseGuard^™, and AutoCOMPLETE™ Integrated EMR technology. This platform helps clinicians achieve 100% drug library compliance while minimizing medication errors and helping to reduce risk.¹

Key features of the pump include:

• First syringe pump cleared with air and road transport in the indications for use.
• Wireless integration allows for complete interoperability.
• Integrated piston brake helps prevent inadvertent bolus during syringe change.
• Post-occlusion bolus reduction software designed to minimize bolus after occlusion.
• Automatic drive technology designed for accuracy and safety.
• A microprocessor in each pump allows for independent modularity, helping to prevent channel confusion and catastrophic pump failures.
• Compact design allows for vertical stacking in healthcare settings.
• KeyGuard^™ non-numeric keypad with simple arrows intended to prevent manual programming errors related to zero vs. decimal entry.
• DoseGuard Drug Library Development Software, powered by FDB Infusion Knowledge^™, creates customizable drug limits and clinical advisories with confidence.
• DoseTrac Infusion Management Software allows for real-time pump infusion data reporting.
• AutoCOMPLETE™ Integrated EMR that includes AutoProgramming, AutoDocumentation, AutoNotification, and AutoLocation.

To learn more about B. Braun's Synchronized Intelligence Infusion Platform, call 1-800-627- PUMP (7867) or visit www.BBraunUSA.com/sync.

About B. Braun
B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include ostomy and wound care, dialysis, nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap^® and CAPS^®.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 61,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise^® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.BBraunUSA.com.

¹ Ruhl, C. Get smart with smart pumps. Nursing Management, 44(11), 17-20, 2013