Arctic Sun ™

temperature management system

What can you expect
from the leader in targeted temperature management?
Patient trend indicator
Reflects the average rate of change
in the patient’s temperature over the
previous five minutes.
Advanced therapy. Core precision.
Precise core targeting
Monitors patient temperature every
second against target, making micro- 38.5º

.1º C
adjustments every two minutes. Degree of
precision
38º
Monitoring
Technology regulates
and monitors changes of
37º

36º
the three core treatment

30x
components. Micro-adjustments
per hour
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 Pad sizes
ArcticGel™ pads offer a comprehensive portfolio of temperature management
solutions for any size patient – neonate to adult.

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Success Patient access

starts on top
Pads allow for access to groin and chest.

With patented hydrogel technology, Arctic Sun™ temperature management

system is a non-invasive solution that achieves precise core temperature control.

Three-layered construction
The proprietary application of hydrogel to the ArcticGel™ pad provides
constant contact throughout therapy.

Five-day lifecycle High velocity

up to 120 hours flow rate.
per gel pad kit. Up to five liters Water channels prevent
flow diversion and
per minute. collapse.

Insulation prevents
thermal loss to the
environment.

Leak Proof™ technology Efficient heat transfer Patient safety

Puncture it. Cut it.
ArcticGel™ pads do not leak.
The negative pressure system
prevents water escape if
pierced or punctured. High
density dimpled construction
supports higher patient
weights.
Mimics water immersion.
“The Arctic Sun™ temperature
management system’s heat
transfer rate is equal to water
immersion.”
- English MJ, et al, European Journal of
Anaesthesiology 2008; 25:531-537.
Thin film layer secures maximum
thermal exchange of water flowing
Radiolucent. through the pad channels.
Safe for MRI, CT scan, X-ray,
cath lab and defibrillation.
Hydrogel optimizes skin
surface contact.

Skin
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Patient

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Temperature
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Trend Water
Level
System
Water Temperature

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Manual
Control

Empty
Pads

Customized case review

decisions
Flow Rate
Temp 2 0.0 l/m Fill

00.0ºc Stopped
Reservoir

Clinician support to debrief your ten

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38º 36º

36º

34º
28º

20º
most recent cases and evaluate system
32º

30º
12º

4º
performance.
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Therapy Cool Patient Rewarm Patient
Selection Target 00.0ºC
Start Target 00.0ºC
Start
Stop

clinician support
Help Duration 00:00 Adjust Duration 00:00 Adjust
Hrs: Min Hrs: Min

Assess A Lean Six

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puts clinicians at ease. But when technical questions come up–medical staff can get Determining the most common errors and
answers 24/7. This urgent clinical tech support is staffed with Arctic Sun™ temperature procedural variation help CoreConnect™

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Average time of therapy
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Hospital 20
average time of therapy phases compared
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All figures are for illustrative purposes only and are not based on actual hospital data.
Item numbers Specifications
Item number Description Parameter Value
5000-00-00E Arctic Sun™ 5000e temperature management system Dimensions Height: 35 inches (89 cm)
Width: 14 inches (36 cm)
318-02-02 Neonatal ArcticGel™ pad Depth: 18.5 inches (47 cm)
318-01-04 ArcticGel™ pad–small universal (4/case) Weight Empty: 43 kg/95 lbs ; Filled: 47 kg/103 lbs
317-02-02 ArcticGel™ pad–extra extra small (2/case) Patient temperature 32°C to 38.5°C
control range 89.6°F to 101.3°F
317-03-02 ArcticGel™ pad–extra Small (2/case) 0.1 °C/°F increments
317-05-02 ArcticGel™ pad–small (2/case) Therapy modes Normothermia: Control patient
Hypothermia: Cool patient, rewarm patient
317-07-02 ArcticGel™ pad–medium (2/case)
Heater capacity 2500 BTU/hr/750 watts
317-09-02 ArcticGel™ pad–large (2/case)
Circulating fluid Distilled or sterile water
317-00-04 ArcticGel™ pad–universal (4/case)
Reservoir capacity 3.5 liters
741-00 Calibration test unit
Water flow rate 5 liters per minute
EXT-Warr-1 Extended warranty 1 year
Patient probe type YSI 400 Series compatible
EXT-Warr-2 Extended warranty 2 year
Patient temperature inputs Patient temp 1: control, monitor, alarm
Patient temp 2: monitor, alarm

Patient temperature 10°C to 44°C

display range 50°F to 111.2°F
0.1°C / °F increments

Indications for use

The Arctic Sun™ temperature management system is a Warnings • Skin injury may occur as a cumulative result of pressure,
thermal regulating system, indicated for monitoring and • When using the Arctic Sun™ temperature time and temperature.
controlling patient temperature in adult and pediatric management system, note that all other thermal • Carefully remove ArcticGel™ pads from the patient’s
patients of all ages. conductive systems, in use while warming or cooling skin at the completion of use. Aggressive removal or
with this device may interfere with patient temperature removal of cold pads from the patient’s skin may result
Contraindications control. in skin tears.
• There are no known contraindications for the use of a • The Arctic Sun™ temperature management system is • The rate of temperature change and potentially the
non-invasive thermoregulatory system. not intended for use in the operating room environment. final achievable patient temperature is affected by
• Do not place ArcticGel™ pads on skin that has signs of many factors. Treatment application, monitoring and
ulcerations, burns, hives or rash. Cautions results are the responsibility of the attending physician.
• Do not remove the fabric release liner of the Neonatal • Due to underlying medical or physiological conditions, If the patient does not reach target temperature in
ArcticGel™ pad and expose the hydrogel. some patients are more susceptible to skin damage a reasonable time or the patient is not able to
• Do not place ArcticGel™ pads on immature (non- from pressure and heat or cold. Patients at risk include be maintained at the target temperature, the skin
keratinized) skin or premature babies. those with poor tissue perfusion or poor skin integrity may be exposed to low or high water temperatures for
• While there are no known allergies to hydrogel materials, due to edema, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, an extended period of time which may increase the risk
caution should be exercised with any patient with a poor nutritional status, steroid use or high dose for skin injury.
history of skin allergies or sensitivities. vasopressor therapy. Examine the patient’s skin under
the ArcticGel™ pads. Please consult package insert for more detailed safety
information and instructions for use.

Medivance, Louisville, Colorado 80027 U.S. Urgent clinical support: Call 866-840-9776
Customer service phone: 1.800.526.4455 ext. 5, ext. 5 Email: arcticsun@crbard.com
Customer service fax: 1.800.852.1339 www.medivance.com

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