Suction Machine
Mains-powered surgical suction unit with adjustable vacuum regulator and autoclavable collection jars, for airway clearance in tracheostomy and bedbound patients.
Available on rent or to buy
Portable Suction Machine
Battery-operated suction unit for airway clearance during transport and power cuts — the backup that matters for a tracheostomised patient.
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- sanitised
- same day delivery
On rent
Not on the rental fleet
This item is supplied for purchase. If you need something similar on rent, call us — we will tell you what the rental fleet can do instead.
To buy
Available
Outright purchase including delivery, installation and a one-year warranty on manufacturing defects.
Get the best quote for this equipment
We price against what you actually need — how long, which configuration, whether nursing goes with it — rather than publishing a number that fits nobody. Ask and we will give you a straight one, GST stated separately.
Quotes state GST separately at the applicable rate. Rental and purchase are taxed differently.
About this equipment
A mains suction machine stops when the power does. For a patient who needs frequent airway clearance, that is not an inconvenience, it is the emergency the equipment exists to prevent. A portable unit runs off an internal battery and a car adaptor, which covers both the power cut at home and the journey to hospital. It is smaller and its jar is smaller, so it is a companion to a mains unit rather than a replacement — but for a tracheostomised patient it is the one that gets used at the worst moment.
Indications — when this is used
- Backup suction during power failure
- Airway clearance during transport to hospital or clinic
- Tracheostomy care away from a mains supply
- Ambulance and field use
Who it is for
- Families caring for a tracheostomised patient
- Home ICU setups
- Ambulance services and clinics
Brands available
Which brand you receive depends on current stock. Tell us if you need a specific one and we will confirm before dispatch.
- Allied Healthcare
- Devilbiss
- Niscomed
- Assorted OEM
Specifications
| Vacuum range | 0–600 mmHg, adjustable |
|---|---|
| Flow rate | Approximately 18–25 L/min |
| Collection jar | 300–800 ml with overflow protection |
| Battery | Approximately 45–60 minutes continuous |
| Power | Internal battery, mains charger and 12 V car adaptor |
| Weight | Light enough to carry one-handed with the patient |
Dimensions & space required
| Length | 170 mm |
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| Width | 250 mm |
| Height | 180 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 3 kg |
Also know about
The things that are easy to find out too late.
Sale only
The rental fleet carries the mains suction unit. Portables are supplied for purchase.
It is a companion, not a replacement
Lower vacuum, smaller jar, limited battery. For routine daily suction the mains unit is the right tool; this is for when the mains unit cannot be used.
Keep it charged
A portable suction unit with a flat battery is furniture. Charge it on a schedule, not when you next need it.
Same technique, same risks
Suction on withdrawal only, passes under fifteen seconds, prescribed pressure. Being portable changes none of that.
Safety & clinical information
Device information, not medical advice. Suitability for a particular patient is a decision for the treating clinician.
How it is installed and used
Assembled with the collection jar, tubing and the catheter sizes appropriate to the patient. The technician sets the vacuum regulator to the pressure the treating clinician has specified, tests it against a sealed finger, and takes the carer through a full suction pass including how long to apply it and when to stop.
Before delivery
Suction pressure and catheter size must come from the treating clinician — both vary with the patient and with whether the airway is native or tracheostomised. A trained attendant should perform the technique.
Ongoing care and servicing
The collection jar is emptied and disinfected after every use, and tubing changed on the clinician's schedule. Catheters are single-use. Suction is applied on withdrawal only, never on insertion.
When not to use it
- Untrained carer performing deep suction
- Deep and tracheal suction are clinical skills. Performed blind or too forcefully they cause bleeding and hypoxia.
- Use without a prescribed vacuum pressure
- Excessive pressure strips the airway lining. The regulator exists so the pressure can be set, not guessed.
- Reliance on a portable unit for routine daily suction
- Lower vacuum, a smaller jar and limited battery make it a backup and transport device. Routine suction should use the mains unit.
Possible side effects
- Mucosal trauma and bleeding
- Too much pressure, too large a catheter, or suction applied on insertion damages the airway lining.
- Infection from a poorly reprocessed circuit
- Jars, tubing and catheters are direct routes into the airway when cleaning or replacement schedules slip.
Serious risks
Life-threatening, permanently damaging, or requiring hospitalisation.
- Hypoxia from prolonged suction passes
- Suction removes air along with secretions. Passes longer than about ten to fifteen seconds can desaturate an already compromised patient.
- Vagal bradycardia or cardiac arrest
- Stimulating the airway can trigger a profound drop in heart rate, particularly in unwell or paediatric patients.
- No suction available from a flat battery
- An uncharged portable unit is unusable at exactly the moment it is needed — during a power cut or in transit.
Regulatory status
Classified Class B (low–moderate risk) under India's Medical Devices Rules, 2017. CDSCO does not license rental or resale providers and Encone Care claims no CDSCO approval.
Relevant specialties
- Respiratory therapy
- Nursing
- Emergency medicine
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a portable suction machine as well as a mains one?
If the patient needs frequent suction, yes. A mains unit stops during a power cut and cannot travel, and for a secretion-loaded or tracheostomised patient both of those are situations you have to be able to handle.
How long does the battery last?
Roughly 45 to 60 minutes of continuous running, which is far longer than actual suction time — passes are seconds, not minutes. It also charges from a car adaptor during transport.
Where we supply this
Outside Delhi? We are expanding across the NCR and Uttar Pradesh — call us and we will tell you honestly whether we can reach you.
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