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A Medela Vario 18 AC/DC Suction Pump with a 1.5l disposable suction jar.
A Medela Vario 18 AC/DC Suction Pump with a 1.5l disposable suction jar.
A side view of the Medela Vario 18 AC/DC Suction Pump with a 1.5l disposable suction jar.
Medela Vario18 shown with reusable jar.
Close-up of a hand adjusting the vacuum setting on a Medela Vario suction pump.
Hand adjusting vacuum setting on a Medela Vario suction pump

Vario 18 and Vario 18 c/i

Choose our lightweight, but  robust, portable  pump designed for  small surgical interventions  and for  airway suctioning.

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Easy to use

Robust and safe 

Low noise   

Features & Benefits
  • Vario 18

High vacuum up to -75 kPa / - 563 mmHg Flow of 18l / min

Weight of only: 3.7 kg / 4.2 kg (for battery version) 

  • Vario 18 c/i - (check for local availability of the c/i version)

Medium vacuum, –55 kPa/–413 mmHg Flow of 18 l/min Weight: 4.2 kg

Intermittent option for more delicate suctioning requirements

  • Medela - Made in Switzerland - technology

The membrane vacuum regulator of the Vario 18 and Vario 18 c/i allows precise vacuum settings.

The regulator must be pressed down to change the vacuum, which prevents inadvertent setting changes

The QuatroFlex piston/cylinder drive unit offers superior power and durability and enables the pump to operate quietly with low vibration, making airway suctioning discreet.

  • Battery version : AC/DC

The AC/DC version features a built-in battery charger that allows for 30 minutes of cordless and mobile use. Visible notification notify the user when the battery needs recharging.

Videos

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Accessories & Disposables
The Medela Disposable Collection System (DCS) suction jars, yellow for 1500cc and orange for 2500cc, for use with surgical pumps.

Disposable Collection System - Click here to know more

For hygienic, easy-to-use and economical fluid management.

Disposable suction liners and reusable PC jars in sizes of 1.5 and 2.5 litres.

A Reusable Set from Medela, includes a PSU suction jar, plastic clamp holder and disposable tube, available in sizes 1, 2, 3 and 5 liters.

Reusable Collection System - Click here to know more

To collect secretions easily and economically. Autoclavable PSU jars and lid in sizes 1 and 2 litres.

A Medela Virus/Bacteria disposable suction filter for use with Medela healthcare devices.

Filters

To protect the pump from overflow and contamination from bacteria and virus (virus filters provided with the pump)

A carrying bag for the Medela Vario 18 and Vario c/i portable suction pumps and their accessories.

Carrying Bag

For the safe transportation of the Vario pumps and accessories.

Medela surgical suction accessories for Vario 18 pump. Car connection cable.

Car Connection Cable

For charging the pumps in the car.

Tubing

Disposable or reusable tubings in various materials, sterile or not sterile with different diameters and lengths for patient or vacuum connection

Downloads

Brochure Vario (pdf)
Quick card Vario (pdf)
Clinician instructions for use Vario (pdf)
Healthcare accessories catalogue (pdf)
Technical factsheet Vario (pdf)
Minimise the risk of infection with Medela’s Professional Vacuum Systems (pdf)

References
Hospital staff using a Medela Vario 18 and Vario c/i portable suction pump.

Quiet, portable and safe

Make the Medela portable pump Vario 18 your companion to prevent infection. 

Mobile suction helps to reduce the risk of  patient cross-contamination  (especially for infection disease units1) as they are independent from the central vacuum system.  

Electrical suction pumps with filters and accessories are listed as required equipment  in the WHO’s booklet for Severe Acute Respiratory Infection Treatment Centres2. 

Read more Severe Acute Respiratory Infections Treatment Centre, March 2020

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A Medela Virus/Bacteria disposable suction filter with overflow protection for use with Medela healthcare devices.

With the professional vacuum systems' accessories, Medela offers a variety of components and configurations to choose according to your needs.  

Medela Professional Vacuum System Reusable Collection System Variety of Containers

Reusable Collection System (RCS)

The Medela Reusable Collection System is made of durable, autoclavable, high-quality components. The portfolio is easy to use and virtually indestructible.