Portable Suction Machine
Battery-operated suction unit for airway clearance during transport and power cuts — the backup that matters for a tracheostomised patient.
Available to buy
Suction Machine
Mains-powered surgical suction unit with adjustable vacuum regulator and autoclavable collection jars, for airway clearance in tracheostomy and bedbound patients.
- sanitised
- technician installed
On rent
Available
Stocked for rental with delivery, installation and servicing included. Tell us how long you need it and we will quote for that period.
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.
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About this equipment
A suction machine clears secretions a patient cannot clear themselves. For someone with a tracheostomy, a weak cough after a stroke, or advanced neuromuscular disease, this is not comfort equipment — retained secretions become pneumonia within days. The unit is simple: a vacuum pump, a regulator to set the pressure, and a jar that catches what comes out. What is not simple is the technique, and getting it wrong causes bleeding and hypoxia. We set the pressure to the clinician's number and take the carer through a full pass before leaving.
Indications — when this is used
- Tracheostomy care at home
- Weak or absent cough after stroke or neuromuscular disease
- Bedbound patients with retained secretions
- Home ICU and palliative care
Who it is for
- Families caring for a tracheostomised patient
- Home ICU setups with trained attendant cover
- Nursing homes 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
- Niscomed
- Devilbiss
- Assorted OEM
Specifications
| Vacuum range | 0–760 mmHg, adjustable |
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| Flow rate | Approximately 40–60 L/min |
| Collection jars | 2 × 1000 ml, autoclavable, with overflow protection |
| Power | Mains, approximately 130 W |
| Regulator | Dial with gaugePressure is set to the treating clinician's specification, not to maximum. |
| Filter | Bacterial filter between jar and pump |
Dimensions & space required
| Length | 260 mm |
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| Width | 360 mm |
| Height | 330 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 6 kg |
Also know about
The things that are easy to find out too late.
Technique matters more than the machine
Suction is applied on withdrawal only, never on insertion, and a pass should not exceed ten to fifteen seconds. Longer passes remove air along with secretions and desaturate the patient.
Pressure is prescribed
Turning the regulator to maximum strips the airway lining and causes bleeding. The correct pressure varies by patient and by whether the airway is native or tracheostomised.
The jar is an infection route
Empty and disinfect after every use. A jar left standing is a bacterial culture connected directly to the patient's airway.
You need a backup plan for power cuts
A mains suction unit stops with the power. For a patient who needs frequent suction, a portable battery unit alongside it is not optional.
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.
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.
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
How often should a tracheostomy patient be suctioned?
As often as secretions require and no more — the treating clinician sets this. Routine suctioning on a fixed schedule causes unnecessary mucosal trauma; suctioning too rarely allows secretions to accumulate and lead to infection.
What suction pressure should I use?
Whatever the treating clinician specifies. It varies with the patient and the airway, and higher is not better — excess pressure damages the airway lining.
Do I need a portable suction machine as well?
If the patient needs frequent suction, yes. A mains unit stops during a power cut, which for a secretion-loaded patient is an emergency rather than an inconvenience.
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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