Traditional granular CO₂ absorbents used in low-flow anesthesia may seem effective, but they come with a hidden problem: dust. Over time, vibration, handling, and normal use cause granules to break down, releasing caustic particles that can harm both patients and equipment. When these absorbents dry out, they can also react with certain anesthetic agents, generating harmful byproducts like carbon monoxide and formaldehyde.¹

In addition to impacting patient safety, this dust can compromise anesthesia machines by damaging sensors and O-rings. It can trigger pre-test failures, and even delay surgeries, impacting hospital costs and the time and efforts of hospital staff, particularly anesthesia providers, technicians and biomedical engineers.

That’s where SpiraLithCa® by Micropore comes in.

SpiraLithCa® Absorbent: The Solid Choice

SpiraLithCa® Solid Absorbent Technology™ delivers a cleaner, safer alternative to traditional granular absorbents. With less than 1% NaOH and no dust generation, it ensures zero performance compromise while virtually eliminating the barriers to truly safe, efficient low-flow anesthesia. SpiraLithCa® provides clean operation, clear color indication for product life, and long-lasting absorbency, all without producing harmful byproducts.

Compatible with both Dräger and GE anesthesia machines, SpiraLithCa® integrates seamlessly into your workflow, simplifying logistics, reducing maintenance demands, and helping create a greener, safer OR environment.

SpiraLithCa® Highlights

• No dust and no channeling
• Clear and reliable color change for absorbent life
• Enhanced safety and reduced maintenance
• Cost-effective with superior duration
• Eco-conscious formulation
• Made in the USA

For more information or an evaluation of SpiraLithCa® Absorbent contact your local MED Alliance Group sales representative, call 888-891-1200 or email us.

Reference: ¹Eger, Edmond I., II, et al. “Carbon Monoxide Production by Desiccated Carbon Dioxide Absorbents during Anesthesia.” Anesthesia & Analgesia, vol. 99, no. 2, 2004, pp. 573–580. doi:10.1213/01.ANE.0000132311.83622.41.

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