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Surgical Care

Cutting-edge techniques and advanced technologies developed in close collaboration with surgeons and healthcare professionals.

Surgical Care Solutions

Medela is a global manufacturer of medical vacuum solutions & trusted by healthcare professionals around the world.

Digital Chest Drainage

Reduces the duration of chest drainage and the length of stay, while increasing safety for both patient and healthcare personnel.
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The Medela Thopaz+ digital chest drainage and monitoring system with disposable 800 ml canister and double lumen tubing.

Professional Vacuum Systems

Used to suction unwanted fluids from the body, they support multiple care settings, including the hospital OR and ICU, hospital ward, private clinics and doctor’s practices.
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Medela Dominant Flex and Trolley holding multiple canisters

Digital Chest Drainage

Reduces the duration of chest drainage and the length of stay, while increasing safety for both patient and healthcare personnel.
Find out more
The Medela Thopaz+ digital chest drainage and monitoring system with disposable 800 ml canister and double lumen tubing.

Professional Vacuum Systems

Used to suction unwanted fluids from the body, they support multiple care settings, including the hospital OR and ICU, hospital ward, private clinics and doctor’s practices.
Find out more
Medela Dominant Flex and Trolley holding multiple canisters

What leading surgeons say

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“Optimal working conditions: the use of Medela suction reduces the background noise in endoscopy perfectly.”



Dr. Peter Maß
Specialist practice for outpatient endoscopy and gastroenterology, Unna
A photo of Dr. Heike Arnold.

“The system is intuitive to use, the individual parts are extremely hygienic to dispose of, no sloshing, no splashing, all in single-use materials of the highest quality.”


Dr. Heike Arnold
Practice for plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, Mörfelden
A photo of Dr. Christoph Dröseler.

“The secretion bags are extremely practical. A surgical practice can only benefit from their use.”



Dr. Christop Dröseler
Practice for oral and maxillofacial surgery, Berlin
Photo of Dr. Peter Mass

“Optimal working conditions: the use of Medela suction reduces the background noise in endoscopy perfectly.”



Dr. Peter Maß
Specialist practice for outpatient endoscopy and gastroenterology, Unna
A photo of Dr. Heike Arnold.

“The system is intuitive to use, the individual parts are extremely hygienic to dispose of, no sloshing, no splashing, all in single-use materials of the highest quality.”


Dr. Heike Arnold
Practice for plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, Mörfelden
A photo of Dr. Christoph Dröseler.

“The secretion bags are extremely practical. A surgical practice can only benefit from their use.”



Dr. Christop Dröseler
Practice for oral and maxillofacial surgery, Berlin

Insights

Read our latest research-based insights for chest drainage and professional vacuum solutions

Chest drainage insights

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Professional vacuum system insights

Airway suctioning saves lives

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Professional vacuum system insights

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Professional Education

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    What leading surgeons say

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    Clinical publications

    Explore our extensive clinical publication list and discover why Thopaz+ should be the gold standard for clinicians seeking proven solutions in digital chest drainage.