Penlon Prima SP2
Penlon · Model Prima SP2
Advanced easy to use features for maximum patient safety Comprehensive choice of layout through modular open architecture Ultra low flow anesthesia Advanced AV-S Ventilator with six ventilation modes A200SP Absorber with ventilator interface Life-Care’ or optional ‘Life-Care Plus’ Warranty and Customer Care scheme Seamless workstation integration Two vaporizer station as standard Up to four gases Six ventilation modes Large color touchscreen.
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
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Fails the pre-use leak check
HighSymptoms: Breathing-system / absorber leak test fails, machine not ready for use.
Root cause: Breathing-system / absorber leak, a worn APL valve or bag arm, a CO2-absorber canister seal, or a vaporiser back-bar leak.
O2 flowmeter / hypoxic-guard fault
MediumSymptoms: O2 flow not matching the setting, flowmeter float sticking, hypoxic-guard / O2-N2O ratio fault, no O2 flush.
Root cause: Worn flowmeter (rotameter), a hypoxic-guard link fault, or a flush-valve fault.
Vaporiser fault
MediumSymptoms: Agent output does not match the dial, back-bar leak, dial stiff.
Root cause: Vaporiser seating / O-ring, or an internal vaporiser fault.
Ventilator / bellows fault
MediumSymptoms: Set tidal volume not delivered, bellows will not fill, PEEP not held.
Root cause: Bellows leak, drive-gas valve, or a flow-sensor fault.
O2-failure alarm / pipeline fault
MediumSymptoms: O2-failure whistle / alarm, anti-hypoxia device cuts N2O.
Root cause: Loss of O2 pipeline / cylinder pressure, or a pressure-sensor fault.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
APL valve / breathing-system gaskets
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
CO2 absorbent / canister seals
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
O2 flowmeter (rotameter)
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Vaporiser O-ring / back-bar seal
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
Ventilator bellows
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| APL valve / breathing-system gaskets | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| CO2 absorbent / canister seals | Consumable | $ | Easy |
| O2 flowmeter (rotameter) | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Vaporiser O-ring / back-bar seal | Periodic replacement | $ | Fairly easy |
| Ventilator bellows | Major service part | $$$ | 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 starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Leak check fails
- Run the leak test with the exact circuit and absorber.
- Reseat the CO2-absorber canister and check its seal; replace exhausted absorbent.
- Inspect the breathing-system gaskets, bag arm and APL valve.
- Check each vaporiser is seated with an intact O-ring.
- Re-run the test.
Symptom: O2 flow / hypoxic-guard fault
- Verify O2 flow with a calibrated flow meter.
- Tap the flowmeter to free a stuck float; replace the rotameter if it sticks.
- Check the hypoxic-guard link maintains the minimum O2:N2O ratio.
- Confirm the O2-failure alarm sounds when O2 pressure is removed.
- Refer the flowmeter block / hypoxic guard for service if still faulty.
Technical Specs
- Height
- 54 in
- Gases
- Air, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrous Oxide, Oxygen
- Length
- 31.5 in
- Vaporizers (Max)
- Three
- Weight
- 165.4 lbs
- Vaporizer Type
- Electronic control
- Vent Modes
- Spontaneous, Volume, Pressure, Pressure Support, SIMV, SMMV
- Width
- 28.4 in
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
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