Stephan Sophie
Stephan · Model Sophie
Three Devices in One - conventional respirator, high-frequency oscillator, and humidifier Rapid adaptation of ventilation therapy to the child’s situation No disconnection caused by unnecessary changes in the patient tube system Easy, fast and safe through an intuitive operating concept Optimum Synchronization of Ventilation through an abdominal Respiration Sensor - converts the infant’s movements into a stable and responsive trigger signal. Ventilation is adapted automatically. Optimized synchronization of the child’s breathing under NIV ventilation Preventing Air Leak Syndrome and bronchopulmonary dysplasia Significantly reduced rate of reintubation Automatic SpO2 Control - pO2 controller already integrated in Sophie which automatically ensures optimum oxygen saturation Prevent brain damage and blindness: through real-time oxygen saturation adjustment To control ventilation and arterial oxygen saturation, all it takes is a single sensor for measuring preductal oxygen saturation The ideal combination: significantly reduced nursing effort and improved patient safety
Key tips
- ·Never disable a low-pressure/circuit-disconnect alarm while troubleshooting - silence it, don't disable it.
- ·Verify the O2 supply source and pressure before assuming an internal fault.
- ·Circuit type must match the patient population (adult/pediatric/neonatal) - a mismatched circuit invalidates delivered volumes.
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.
Exhalation valve leak / failure
HighSymptoms: Low exhaled tidal volume, high leak alarm, inability to maintain PEEP.
Root cause: Diaphragm/valve degraded by secretions and cleaning cycles.
Flow / pressure sensor drift
MediumSymptoms: Inaccurate delivered volume, false volume/pressure alarms.
Root cause: Sensor contamination or aging of differential-pressure transducer.
Compressor / turbine failure
HighSymptoms: Unable to reach set pressure, low-flow alarm, loud noise.
Root cause: Worn bearings or failed blower motor.
Patient circuit leak
LowSymptoms: Leak alarm, low circuit pressure, volume loss.
Root cause: Disconnected or punctured patient circuit / humidifier.
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.
Compressor / turbine module
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Rechargeable battery pack
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
O2 sensor (galvanic/paramagnetic)
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Exhalation valve assembly
Most-replaced wearable part; stock spares.
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compressor / turbine module | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| Rechargeable battery pack | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| O2 sensor (galvanic/paramagnetic) | Frequent wear item | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Exhalation valve assembly Most-replaced wearable part; stock spares. | Frequent wear item | $$ | Fairly easy |
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-use check: self-test, circuit integrity, alarm function
- ·Scheduled circuit and inspiratory filter replacement per manufacturer interval
- ·Flow and pressure sensor calibration verification
- ·Battery load test and runtime check
- ·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: Exhalation valve leak / failure
- Confirm the presentation - typically low exhaled tidal volume, high leak alarm, inability to maintain PEEP - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: diaphragm/valve degraded by secretions and cleaning cycles.
- 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 exhalation valve assembly 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: Flow / pressure sensor drift
- Confirm the presentation - typically inaccurate delivered volume, false volume/pressure alarms - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: sensor contamination or aging of differential-pressure transducer.
- 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 flow / differential pressure sensor 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.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- ICU / CCU
- Emergency Department
- Operating Room (anesthesia-adjacent)
- NICU
- Respiratory Therapy department
- Patient transport
Documents & Manuals
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