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Professional vacuum systems

Professional vacuum systems are used to suction unwanted fluids from the body. These types of medical suction machines support multiple care settings, including the hospital OR and ICU, hospital ward, private clinics and doctor’s practices.

Medela offers a range of high-quality professional vacuum systems that are ideally designed to deliver reliable suction and easy handling. Medela’s tailored solutions, including surgical and airway suction, disposable and reusable fluid collection systems, and efficient vacuum-assisted delivery solutions additionally provide specialised infection prevention features to support patient safety.

Surgical & airway suction

Dominant Flex and Basic surgical suction pumps

Choose the “Made in Switzerland” quality pumps and bring reliability and functionality to surgical suction procedures.
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Surgical room showing a nurse push a Medela Dominant Suction Pump

Vario 18 and Vario 18 c/i portable suction pumps

Choose the versatile, mobile suction pump when portability is the priority with reliable performance.
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Hospital staff using a Medela Vario 18 and Vario c/i portable suction pump.

Dominant Flex and Basic surgical suction pumps

Choose the “Made in Switzerland” quality pumps and bring reliability and functionality to surgical suction procedures.
Find out more
Surgical room showing a nurse push a Medela Dominant Suction Pump

Vario 18 and Vario 18 c/i portable suction pumps

Choose the versatile, mobile suction pump when portability is the priority with reliable performance.
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Hospital staff using a Medela Vario 18 and Vario c/i portable suction pump.

Surgical fluid collection systems

Disposable Collection System (DCS)

Provides peace of mind through clever design. Safety made easy.
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Reusable Collection System (RCS)

Straightforward and lasting.
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A doctor in a hospital using a Medela Reusable Collection System (RCS).

Professional vacuum systems accessories

A variety of components and configurations to choose from.
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A Medela Virus/Bacteria disposable suction filter with overflow protection for use with Medela healthcare devices.

Disposable Collection System (DCS)

Provides peace of mind through clever design. Safety made easy.
Find out more

Reusable Collection System (RCS)

Straightforward and lasting.
Find out more
A doctor in a hospital using a Medela Reusable Collection System (RCS).

Professional vacuum systems accessories

A variety of components and configurations to choose from.
Find out more
A Medela Virus/Bacteria disposable suction filter with overflow protection for use with Medela healthcare devices.

Vacuum assisted delivery

Vacuum Assisted Delivery System

Medela offers a Vacuum Assisted Delivery (VAD) solution with active vacuum and a large choice of suction cups. Medela’s Vaccum Assisted Delivery System is designed for the efficient application, allowing obstetricians to perform safe, individualized interventions.
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A Medela Vacuum Assisted Delivery System equipped with an Apgar timer, a foot control for hands-free suction and other accessories.

Vacuum Assisted Delivery System

Medela offers a Vacuum Assisted Delivery (VAD) solution with active vacuum and a large choice of suction cups. Medela’s Vaccum Assisted Delivery System is designed for the efficient application, allowing obstetricians to perform safe, individualized interventions.
Find out more
A Medela Vacuum Assisted Delivery System equipped with an Apgar timer, a foot control for hands-free suction and other accessories.

Hear from some leading surgeons

Photo of Dr. Peter Mass

“Optimal working conditions: the use of Medela suction reduces the background noise in endoscopy perfectly.”



Dr. Peter Maß
Specialist practice for outpatient endoscopy and gastroenterology, Unna
A photo of Dr. Heike Arnold.

“The system is intuitive to use, the individual parts are extremely hygienic to dispose of, no sloshing, no splashing, all in single-use materials of the highest quality.”


Dr. Heike Arnold
Practice for plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, Mörfelden
A photo of Dr. Christoph Dröseler.

“The secretion bags are extremely practical. A surgical practice can only benefit from their use.”



Dr. Christop Dröseler
Practice for oral and maxillofacial surgery, Berlin
Photo of Dr. Peter Mass

“Optimal working conditions: the use of Medela suction reduces the background noise in endoscopy perfectly.”



Dr. Peter Maß
Specialist practice for outpatient endoscopy and gastroenterology, Unna
A photo of Dr. Heike Arnold.

“The system is intuitive to use, the individual parts are extremely hygienic to dispose of, no sloshing, no splashing, all in single-use materials of the highest quality.”


Dr. Heike Arnold
Practice for plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, Mörfelden
A photo of Dr. Christoph Dröseler.

“The secretion bags are extremely practical. A surgical practice can only benefit from their use.”



Dr. Christop Dröseler
Practice for oral and maxillofacial surgery, Berlin