Class II
Dräger Fabius Plus Anesthesia Machine
Dräger · Model Fabius Plus XL
Workstation with electrically driven piston ventilator, integrated vaporizers, and complete monitoring of breathing-system pressures.
Intended use: • Powerful yet affordable - In addition to the high-quality ventilation capabilities made possible by its highly accurate, electronically driven piston ventilator, the Fabius plus XL now includes a number of features which help you maximize your therapeutic potential and improve patient safety. A clear view - The Fabius plus XL organizes and displays information clearly and logically on a 10.5 inch color display, providing an excellent overview from a wide range of viewing angles. • Flexible scalability - The Dräger Fabius plus XL lets you flexibly expand its capabilities by adding additional monitors, gas cylinders and other accessories such as infusion pumps. • Improved ergonomics - Carefully positioned mounting rails let you mount additional equipment within easy reach. The optional higher trolley lets you work comfortably in a standing position. An enhanced cable management concept combined with an integrated power outlet mean less cable clutter. • The space you need - Three large drawers let you store consumables where they are needed – close by. The top storage drawer can be converted to install your choice of Scio gas measurement module.
Key tips
- ·A failed daily leak test takes the machine out of service immediately - there is no acceptable workaround.
- ·Never run an agent-specific vaporizer with the wrong agent, even briefly, during testing.
- ·CO2-absorbent exhaustion mimics several unrelated fault symptoms - rule it out early.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
CLIC absorber seat seal leaks
MediumSymptoms: Leak test failure, volatile agent consumption rise
Root cause: Perished O-rings at absorber mount
Bag/Vent selector valve sticking
HighSymptoms: Cannot switch to manual mode cleanly
Root cause: Debris in spool valve; lubricant drying
Vaporizer interlock misalignment
HighSymptoms: Agent delivered while dial off / can't enable two agents
Root cause: Interlock cam wear
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Absorber mounting O-ring set
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $20–$50R&R Easy
Breathing hoses (reusable)
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $60–$150R&R Easy
Fresh-gas mixing block service kit
Class -Rel. cost $200+R&R Difficult
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absorber mounting O-ring set | Frequent wear item | $20–$50 | Easy |
| Breathing hoses (reusable) | Frequent wear item | $60–$150 | Easy |
| Fresh-gas mixing block service kit | - | $200+ | Difficult |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Daily pre-anesthesia machine check: leak test, O2 sensor calibration, per facility protocol
- ·Scheduled vaporizer calibration and agent-specific service
- ·Absorber / CO2 canister replacement
- ·Breathing circuit and hose inspection
- ·Annual full PM and electrical safety test
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Vaporizer calibration drift
- Confirm the presentation - typically delivered agent concentration off, low/high agent alarm - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: worn bellows or O-ring; agent contamination.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the vaporizer (agent-specific) per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Breathing circuit leak
- Confirm the presentation - typically low minute volume, volume loss, leak alarm - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: loose connections, torn bellows, cracked hose.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the breathing circuit / bellows per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Technical Specs
- Height
- 144 cm
- Length
- 77 cm
- Weight
- 135 kg
- Width
- 91 cm
- Ventilator
- Piston-driven, VCV/PCV/MAN/SIMV/PSV
- Tidal volume
- 20–1400 mL
- Fresh gas
- O2/Air/N2O needle valves with electronic O2 ratio guard
- Absorber
- Optional CLIC absorber cartridge
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Operating rooms
- Procedure / endoscopy suites requiring sedation
- Obstetric delivery rooms
Documents & Manuals
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