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Instrument Characteristics
The following charts highlight design features and compatibility between Ipas aspirators and cannulae.
Comparison of Ipas Aspirators
Characteristic
Holding Capacity
Suction Capacity
Compatibility with
Ipas cannulae
Common processing
methods*
Valve design
Cylinder design
Plunger design
* Ipas aspirators must be HIGH-LEVEL DISINFECTED OR STERILIZED BETWEEN USES.
† Glutaraldehyde and chlorine are hazardous substances. When processing instruments, take necessary
precautions, such as using personal protective equipment. Refer to the manufacturer's safety
instructions to establish safe use.
Ipas MVA Plus
60cc
24–26 inches (609.6–660.4mm) of mercury
• Compatible with Ipas EasyGrip
cannulae, all sizes, no adapters needed
• Compatible with all sizes of flexible
Karman cannulae; 12mm does not
require separate adapter
• Compatible with the Ipas 3mm cannula.
Requires 6mm adapter
• Must be high-level disinfected or
sterilized between uses
• High-level disinfection (HLD) with 0.5%
chlorine †
• HLD by boiling
/glutaraldehyde †
®
• HLD with Cidex
• Sterilization with steam autoclave
(250° F; 121° C)
• Sterilization with Cidex/glutaraldehyde †
• Sterilization with STERRAD
• Valve liner is removable by opening
hinged valve body
• 2 valve buttons
Collar stop must be displaced or removed
for processing
• Plunger O-ring must be displaced or
removed for processing
• Ergonomic handle
60cc
24–26 inches (609.6–660.4mm) of mercury
• Not compatible with Ipas EasyGrip
cannulae
• Compatible with flexible Karman
cannulae, sizes 4, 5, 6mm only. No
separate adapters needed
• Compatible with the Ipas 3mm
cannulae. No separate adapters needed
• Must be high-level disinfected or
sterilized between uses
• High-level disinfection (HLD) with
0.5% chlorine †
• DO NOT BOIL
• HLD with Cidex/glutaraldehyde †
• DO NOT USE IN STEAM AUTOCLAVE
• Sterilization with Cidex/glutaraldehyde †
® 100S
• Valve liner is removable
• 1 valve button
Collar stop must be removed for
processing
Plunger O-ring must be displaced or
removed for processing

Ipas Single-Valve