Table 1.
Oxygenator operating and performance characteristics.
| SX18 | FX15 | Inspire6F | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Terumo Cardiovascular | Terumo Cardiovascular | LivaNova |
| Surface area (m2) | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Priming volume | 270 | 144 | 284 |
| Blood flow range (L/min) | .5–7.0 | .5–5.0 | .5–6.0 |
| Heat exchange surface area (m2) | .22 | .14 | .43 |
| Heat exchange material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Polyurethane |
| Coating | X Coating™ | X Coating™ | Phisio™ |
| Integrated filter surface area (cm2) | — | 360 | 68 |
| Integrated filter pore size (υ) | — | 32 | 38 |
| O2 transfer (mL/min) at 5 L/min—FiO2 100% | 305 | 330 | 318 |
| CO2 transfer (mL/min) at 5 L/min–1:1 gas-to-blood flow ratio | 200 | 235 | 273 |
| Pressure drop (mmHg) at 5 L/min | 125 | 115 | 174 |
All values taken from manufacturers' IFU.