BLOOD MONITORING UNIT

BMU 40
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THE BLOOD MONITORING UNIT BMU 40 FROM MAQUET

NEW STANDARDS IN HANDLING AND MEASUREMENT ACCURACY
MAQUET – THE GOLD STANDARD

Maximum patient safety demands constant monitoring only shows all the relevant patient data clearly, but it also
of their vital blood parameters: The BMU 40 from MAQUET enables touchscreen access to the important settings –
Cardiovascular combines a high degree of measuring within seconds and with a single click.
precision with easy handling and clear organization and
thus helps the user to keep focused on the most important The MAQUET BMU 40 is the first blood analysis monitor to
thing – the patient. deliver precise and reliable data right from the start and can
be calibrated in less than five seconds.*
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Data on file.
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EVERYTHING AT A GLANCE
EASY HANDLING OF THE BLOOD MONITORING UNIT BMU 40

Today, constant monitoring of blood parameters is part

of the technological standard in the field of extracorporeal
circulation and is a vitally important factor in patient safety.
Spot check blood analyses from the lab are not sufficient
to allow the operating team to respond rapidly to changes in
the physiological reference data of their patients. With the
BMU 40, MAQUET fills this market gap and provides every
three seconds (venous every six seconds) an up-to-date set
of perfusion data via probes integrated into the tubing lines.

The measuring values are oxygen partial pressure (p aO 2) and

temperature (Ta) on the arterial side, and oxygen saturation
(S v O 2), hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (Hct) and temperature
(Tv) on the venous side. The current blood flow rate Q Blood
can either be entered manually or transmitted continually
from the MAQUET’s HL 20 heart-lung machine. The BMU 40
can also calculate current oxygen consumption using blood
flow rate, venous saturation and hemoglobin values.

The values are displayed on a 10.4" touchscreen monitor,

which offers enough space for the clear arrangement of
the measured values and display and control elements.

The intuitive navigation bar on the right-hand side of the

screen enables the selection of various viewing options.
Sets of data can be temporarily stored as snapshots and
adjusted using lab figures.

Alarm settings can be edited very quickly by clicking on the

required measuring value directly.

Parameter Unit Range Resolution

p aO 2 mmHg (kPa) 10 – 600 (1.3 – 80) 1 (0.1)
Ta °C 10 – 45 0.1
S vO 2 % 40 – 100 1
Hb g/dl (mmol/l) 5.0 – 15.0 (3.1 – 9.3) 0.1 (0.1)
Hct % 15 – 50 1
Tv °C 10 – 45 0.1
Q Blood l/min 0.0 – 10.0 0.1
VO 2 ml/min 10 – 400 1
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QUICK AND EASY

CALIBRATION USING A 2D-BARCODE SCANNER

With the BMU 40 from MAQUET, time-consuming and

costly calibration procedures using calibration gases are a
thing of the past.

This is made possible by a unique barcode calibration sys-

tem. In order to minimize any measuring tolerances whilst
the heart-lung machine is in use, the calibration data of the
BMU Sensors and the BMU Cells are set by MAQUET in
the factory. The calibration information of each individual
disposable is coded with a specific barcode during the pro-
duction process and printed on a label. This label is read in
directly before use using a barcode scanner integrated into
the BMU 40. In conjunction with the latest sensor technol-
ogy, this enables the achievement of unrivalled measuring
precision.

Thanks to this technology, the BMU 40 is the first blood

analysis monitor which can be calibrated in less than five
seconds. Particularly in emergencies and rapid implementa-
tion of extracorporeal circulation, this guar-antees immedi-
ate precision measuring of the vital blood parameters.

The advantages of barcode calibration at a glance:

  Enormous time-saving: calibration in less than
five seconds*
  Precise data over the entire duration of perfusion
  High efficiency: no additional equipment and expense
for calibration gases

*
Data on file.

Technical Data Ar terial Probe Technical Data Venous Probe

Measurement method p a O 2 Luminescence Measurement method S v O 2, Hb and Hct Spectrophotometric
Temperature measurement Infrared thermopile sensors Temperature measurement Infrared thermopile sensors
Size (H x W x D) 75 x 110 x 29 mm Size (H x W x D) 75 x 110 x 29 mm
Weight 100 g Weight 110 g
Cable length 180 cm Cable length 180 cm
Available sizes 3/8", 1/4", 3/16" Available sizes 1/2", 3/8", 1/4"
of BMU Sensors of BMU Cells
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INNOVATIVE SENSOR TECHNOLOGY

BMU SENSOR AND BMU CELL

SAMPLES FOR RESPONSE TIMES t 90 OF DIFFERENT

SENSOR SIZES AND BLOOD FLOWS*

5 l/m, 37°C, 3/8"

p aO 2 in mmHg
600

519 mmHg = 100 %

500

400
∆pO 2= 502 mmHg
300 90 % of ∆pO 2= 451.8 mmHg

200
t 90 = 16.7 sec
100
67.2 mmHg = 90 % of change
17 mmHg = 0 %
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Time in seconds
Both the arterial BMU Sensor and the venous BMU Cell
are directly integrated into the relevant line, so that
1,5 l/m, 37°C, 1/4"
p aO 2 in mmHg

there is practically no additional priming volume. Thanks 600

to this innovative sensor technology, the blood flow proper-

500
ties within the disposable are optimized and maximum 483 mmHg = 100 %

measuring precision can be obtained. 400

∆pO 2= 457 mmHg

300
The arterial oxygen partial pressure is measured visually 90 % of ∆pO 2= 411.3 mmHg

using a luminescence sensor. The short response time t 90 200

t 9 0 = 19.7 sec
enables the user to react quickly to changes in the patient’s
100
condition. 71.7 mmHg = 90 % of change
26 mmHg = 0 %
0
The BMU Cell is an optical reflector cell connected to the 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Time in seconds
venous probe of the BMU 40. Venous oxygen saturation,
hemoglobin and hematocrit are measured spectrophoto-
0,5 l/m, 37°C, 3/16"
metrically.
p aO 2 in mmHg

500

Temperature on the venous and arterial side is measured 400 407 mmHg = 100 %
using noninvasive infrared thermopile sensors. The BMU 40
has no metal parts that come into contact with the blood, 300
∆pO 2= 390 mmHg
which in turn avoids unwanted hemolysis.
90 % of ∆pO 2= 351 mmHg
200
t 9 0 = 20.9 sec
Robust and easy-to-fit probes create a reliable connection
100
between the disposable and the BMU 40. Both the BMU
56 mmHg = 90 % of change
Cell and the BMU Sensor are available sterile-packed sepa- 17 mmHg = 0 %
0
rately or already connected in a tubing set. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Time in seconds

*
Data on file.
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IT’S ALL ABOUT COMMUNICATION

BMU 40 DATA MANAGEMENT

Today intelligent computer-aided data management is

a standard in open heart surgery: The Blood Monitoring
Unit BMU 40 can easily be integrated into existing equip-
ment environments seamlessly and also simplifies the day-
to-day work of the user. This is made possible by two USB
ports and two serial RS-232 ports. Data on current flow rate
can be fed in directly from MAQUET’s HL 20 heart-lung
machine via a connection cable available as an option,
which means that there is no need for the manual updating
of the current blood flow rate Q Blood . The perfusion data can
be transferred continually to the data management software,
e. g., MAQUET JOCAP XL, via a second serial port.

JOCAP XL is designed to display, record, evaluate and

document heart surgery procedures. It enables perfusionists
to track all relevant data during extracorporeal circulation
(ECC) continuously. Thanks to the quick and simple
connection to BMU 40 all measured blood parameters are
transferred to the JOCAP XL database constantly. If
desired, a clearly structured perfusion protocol can be
provided. Seamless integration into hospital management
systems is another benefit of JOCAP XL.

Alternatively, the data can also be recorded on the internal

memory and then be exported to the supplied USB memo-
ry stick, simply by swapping to offline mode.

The data recorded can then be called up on a computer

and can be easily analyzed. The BMU 40 delivers all val-
ues during perfusion via a printer available as an option.
This can be connected up via an additional USB port avail-
able. Printing frequency and data density can be altered
at any time. The BMU 40 can thus be adjusted perfectly to
individual requirements and environmental conditions.

Product Code No.

Printer for BMU 40 incl. USB interface 70 104 34 03
Paper roll for printer for BMU 40 (5 pieces per box) 70 104 53 54
Ink cartridge (red) for printer for BMU 40 70 104 53 53
Ink cartridge (black) for printer for BMU 40 70 104 53 52
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PRECISION IN SIGHT
ACCURACY AND RESPONSE TIMES OF THE BMU 40

Precise data and quick response times are the vital

Average reponse times t 90 of the BMU 40
criteria for reliable control of blood parameters during ex- (at 5 l/min blood flow, 37°C, 3/8“ Sensor and 1/2“ Cell)

tracorporeal circulation. With the BMU 40, MAQUET sets

Parameter
new standards in sensor and measurement technologies.
Tests prove* that both arterial and venous parameters are Oxygen saturation < 12 seconds
precise and consistent across a wide range. Because the
Hemoglobin < 12 seconds
BMU 40 complies entirely with the specifications set, it sets
new standards in accuracy and stability. Hematocrit < 12 seconds

The benefits of BMU 40 sensor technology at a glance: Venous temperature < 28 seconds*

  State-of-the-art accuracy
Oxygen partial pressure < 50 seconds
  High stability – no drift
  Quick response times Arterial temperature < 29 seconds**
t 90
0 10 20 30 40 50 60

*Change from 37°C to 27°C. **Change from 37°C to 20°C

*
Data on file.

Parameter BMU 40 (Bias + – SD) Terumo CDI 500 (Bias + – SD)

Hematocrit Hct [%] – 0.3 +/– 1.33 – 0.45 +/– 1.891
Hemoglobin Hb [g/dl] – 0.13 +/– 0.73 – 0.15 +/– 0.63
Oxygen saturation SO 2 [%] – 0.41 +/– 1.96 – 0.97 +/– 2.2
Oxygen partial pressure pO 2 [%] Rel. 2.9 +/– 3.5 Most results within 10 %
around the reference value 2
Oxygen partial pressure pO 2 [mmHg] Abs. 7.1 +/– 12.6 7.5 +/– 13.8
Oxygen partial pressure pO 2 (37° C) [%] Rel. – 0.059 +/– 3.88 No control data available
Temperature art. [° C] Range < 1° C No control data available

1
Hematocrit is calculated three times the hemoglobin value
2
Source: Southworth R, Sutton R, Mize S, et al. Clinical evaluation of a new in-line continuous blood gas monitor. J Extra Corp Technol. 1998; 4: 166 –170.

Technical Data Blood Monitoring Unit BMU 40 Products and Accessories Code No.
Outside dimension (H x W x D) 220 x 380 x 170 mm incl. probe heads Blood Monitoring Unit BMU 40 70 104 08 52
Weight approx. 5 kg incl. arterial and venous probe
Power supply 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz (60 VA) and USB memory stick
Batter y runtime approx. 60 minutes Transport case for BMU 40 70 104 34 38
Display 10.4" TFT touchscreen Holder for BMU 40, 6 mm, 70 104 34 06
Resolution 800 x 600 Pixel incl. assembling plate and screws
Update frequency Arterial every three seconds, Holder for BMU 40, 100 mm 70 104 34 05
venous every six seconds incl. assembling plate and screws
Interfaces 2 x serial RS-232 port for data input Holder for BMU 40, 200 mm 70 104 34 04
and data output incl. assembling plate and screws
1 x USB port for data export on
USB flash disk Disposables Code No.
1 x USB port for printer connection BMU Cell 1/2" (10 pcs. per box) 70 104 08 04
BMU Cell 3/8" (5 pcs. per box) 70 104 08 44
Available sizes 3/8", 1/4" and 3/16" BMU Cell 1/4" (5 pcs. per box) 70 104 08 45
for BMU Sensors BMU Sensor 3/8" (10 pcs. per box) 70 104 08 49
Available sizes for BMU Cells 1/2", 3/8" and 1/4" BMU Sensor 1/4" (5 pcs. per box) 70 104 08 50
BMU Sensor 3/16" (5 pcs. per box) 70 104 08 51

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