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Amsorb Plus Carbon Dioxide Absorbent

Price range: $96.00 through $236.00

  • B050010           AMAB3201        Cartridge, 1 Kg, 2.2 lbs, (Aestiva, Mindray)  12/case
  • B050011           AMAB3400        Bags, 1 Kg, 2.2 lbs   12/case
  • B050013           AMAB 3000      Jerican, 5 Liter  2/case
  • B0500148         AMAB3801        G-Can,  (Aespire, Avance, Aisys)  8/case
  • B050016           AMAB 3800      Can-Can, (ADU )  6/case
  • B050015N        AMAB4001N     Bubble-Can, (Fabius GS, Draeger Clic)  6/case  
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Description

Amsorb Plus is specifically designed for low and minimal flow anesthesia. Its absorption capacity, intensity and uniformity of color change have been improved from the original Amsorb.

The chemical composition remains unaltered but the manufacturing process has been carefully developed to deliver enhanced absorption capacity. Amsorb Plus remains the world’s only carbon dioxide absorbent capable of complete prevention of anesthetic degradation. Amsorb Plus is the safest absorbent available.

Many conventional soda limes, and even some new generation absorbents, claim suitability for safe low flow anesthesia. However, many of these still contain sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and some potassium hydroxide (KOH).

Research has shown that the presence of sodium hydroxide, at any level, provides the basis for anesthetic agent dehalogenation.

Amsorb Plus does not contain strong alkali and, therefore, preserves it color change once exhausted; unlike conventional carbon dioxide absorbents which, once exhausted, revert to their original color.

  • No heat or fire hazard
  • No Compound A under any conditions
  • No Carbon Monoxide under any conditions
  • No Formaldehyde under any conditions
  • No degradation of anesthetic agents
  • Eliminates patient nausea due to toxic by-products in other absorbents
  • PERMANENT COLOR CHANGE when exhausted by CO2 and/or desiccated. Eliminates weekly need to change absorbent resulting in less waste economically and and environmentally.
  • SUPERIOR PATIENT CARE & SAFETY ONLY WITH AMSORB®

Amsorb Plus from Armstrong Medical is not a soda lime. These competitors are considered soda limes because they contain sodium hydroxide:

  • GE Carefusion: Medisorb and Medisorb
  • EF W.R. Grace and Smiths Medical: Sodasorb and Sodasorb LF
  • Drager: Dragersorb 800+ and Dragersorb Free
  • Allied Medical: Litholyme, Carbolime
  • Molecular Products: Sofnolime
  • Intersurgical: Spherasorb, LoFloSorb and Intersorb

Amsorb Plus is a new generation CO2 absorbent that is based on a patented chemical formulation of calcium hydroxide rather than the toxin producing sodium hydroxide found in soda limes.

Amsorb Plus CO2 Absorbent Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amsorb Plus and what is it designed for?

Amsorb Plus is a carbon dioxide absorbent for anesthesia breathing circuits, specifically designed for low and minimal flow anesthesia. It is made by Armstrong Medical and is based on a patented calcium hydroxide formulation rather than the sodium hydroxide found in conventional soda limes. Bell Medical stocks it in several formats and pack sizes.

How is Amsorb Plus different from soda lime?

Conventional soda limes contain strong alkali (sodium hydroxide, and sometimes potassium hydroxide). Armstrong Medical states that the presence of sodium hydroxide, at any level, provides the basis for anesthetic agent dehalogenation. Because Amsorb Plus is calcium-hydroxide based and does not contain strong alkali, Armstrong Medical positions it as avoiding the toxic byproduct pathways associated with soda lime.

What byproduct and safety claims does the manufacturer make?

Armstrong Medical states that Amsorb Plus produces no Compound A, no carbon monoxide, and no formaldehyde under any conditions, causes no degradation of anesthetic agents, and presents no heat or fire hazard. The company also states it eliminates patient nausea attributed to toxic byproducts from other absorbents.

How does the color-change indicator work?

Amsorb Plus changes color as it is exhausted by CO2 or becomes desiccated. Because it contains no strong alkali, the color change is permanent and does not revert once exhausted. This differs from conventional absorbents, which can revert to their original color after exhaustion and appear unused. Armstrong Medical notes the indicator’s intensity and uniformity were improved over the original Amsorb.

Which anesthesia machines do the different formats fit?

Amsorb Plus comes in machine-specific and general formats, including a 1 kg cartridge for Aestiva and Mindray, a G-Can for Aespire, Avance, and Aisys, a Can-Can for the ADU, a Bubble-Can for Fabius GS and Dräger Clic systems, plus 1 kg bags and a 5-liter jerrican. Case quantities vary by format (for example, cartridges ship 12/case, the G-Can 8/case).

Does the permanent color change reduce waste or cost?

Armstrong Medical positions the permanent color change as a way to avoid changing absorbent on a fixed weekly schedule, since exhaustion is visually reliable. The manufacturer frames this as reducing waste both economically and environmentally. Actual savings will depend on a facility’s case mix and current change-out practice.

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Amsorb Plus

B050010 Canister, B050011 Bags, B050013 Jerican, B0500148 G-Can, B050016 CAN-CAN, B050015N Bubble-Can

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