Rastatt/Germany July 2010. Hospitals increasingly need to have constant access to OR tables that meet the growing demands of the different surgical disciplines and, at the same time, enable multifunctional application options. Maquet, the Medical Technology and Workflow specialists have the solution, the new Alphastar Pro OR table.

Flexible deployment thanks to the modular design
Its versatility, including two different height-setting versions, makes the Alphastar Pro a flexible piece of equipment that is right out of the top drawer. Thanks to its high modularity it is suitable for all surgical disciplines. An extensive range of accessories mean that it can be used for orthopaedic, traumatology and neurosurgical interventions as well as for cardiac procedures. The accessories are connected using the simple to operate "Easy-Click" system. This allows the rapid deployment of a broad range of socket-mounted modules. In this way, the Alphastar Pro can be modified safely and conveniently to suit a wide spectrum of surgical tasks and patient sizes.


A new, multi-sectioned table top is used to ensure the anatomically correct positioning of patients in all areas of application. It can be individually adjusted for the corresponding surgical intervention. 360° radiotranslucent carbon fibre modules enable intraoperative monitoring with imaging processing. Additionally, a seat plate extension can be connected to give optimal radioscopy of the urogenital area.

Ergonomic and user-friendly
The Alphastar Pro fulfils all the prerequisites necessary to ensure that working in the OR is a relaxed and comfortable process. As well as offering exceptional stability, the motor-powered leg plates deliver a significant improvement, particularly with gynaecological and urological operations.

The same is true for the access to the OR table which is possible without knocking against the table base. The flexible height adjustment, from 598 mm to 1120 mm, allows the surgeon to work in an ergonomic position during operations, whether seated or standing.

The OR table is controlled using an IR or cable-corded hand control and guarantees safe operation, even at critical phases of the surgical procedure. Safe handling is also possible thanks to the illuminated keypad, even in darkened operating theatres, for example, during minimally invasive interventions.

Quality and economy
With the Alphastar Pro, Maquet is fulfilling the increasing demands of cost- and quality-conscious hospitals for efficient OR table solutions. In particular the versatility and the patient capacity figures that can be achieved through the improvement of clinical workflows, make the Alphastar Pro into an economical trend-setter.

ABOUT THE MAQUET GROUP
The MAQUET Group is the global market leader for
Medical Systems, focusing on the Operating Room (OR), Hybrid OR, Cath Lab, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Patient Transport. The integrated products of MAQUET are specially designed to deliver optimal clinical treatment and therapeutic applications within acute care hospitals. MAQUET provides innovative medical solutions from three Divisions:
-Cardiovascular with products for cardiac assist (intraaortic balloon counterpulsation therapy), coronary artery bypass surgery, complex aortic surgery reconstruction, peripheral interventions and extracorporeal circulation.
-Critical Care for intensive care ventilators and anesthesia machines
-Surgical Workplaces for OR tables, lights and ceiling service units, flexible room design for OR, Hybrid OR and ICU as well as digital OR integration.

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