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eFlow® SCF

eFlow SCF Nebulizer

As a member of the Respiratory Disease Network, Foundation Care is one of the exclusive distributors of the eFlow® SCF electronic nebulizer.

The FDA has cleared the eFlow® SCF for use "with patients for whom doctors have prescribed medication for nebulization. The eFlow is intended for adult and pediatric patients." For the medications you should use with the eFlow® SCF, please consult your physician.

The eFlow® SCF is a highly efficient electronic nebulizer that delivers extremely fast treatments due to its high output rate. Silent, small and lightweight, the eFlow introduces a novel technology platform for liquid aerosol generation utilizing a vibrating membrane technique.

In contrast to ultrasonic and jet nebulizers, aerosol droplets can be generated with a low shear stress allowing nebulization of sensitive drug products such as proteins, peptides, etc. and its efficiency makes it ideal for expensive drug formulations.

The eFlow® SCF technology platform combines two key nebulization principles to significantly reduce nebulization times: a high percentage of the deliverable dose within the respirable range and a high flow rate.

The eFlow® SCF offers potential benefits to Cystic Fibrosis patients by reducing treatment times, the dosage of some medications, and potential drug costs. In our experience the eFlow® SCF has been a significant tool in improving patient compliance and persistency with their treatment.

Features include:

  • Fast Treatments Due to High Output Rate (.73 ml/min)1
  • High Delivered Dose (DD) 63% 2 and High Respirable Dose (RD)
  • Targeted Aerosol Delivery Due to Low Velocity Aerosol and Narrow Geometric Standard Deviation (GSD 1.51)1
  • Low Residual Volume 0.7% 3
  • Single Pass System, No Recirculation During Nebulization
  • No Change In Concentration in Medication Reservoir During Treatment
  • Inhalation by Spontaneous Breathing
  • Small - fits in the palm of your hand
  • Lightweight - 9.5 ounces with batteries
  • Silent - no noise during treatments!

If you have any questions about the eFlow® SCF, please contact one of our pharmacists at (314) 291-1122 or toll free (877) 291-1122.

For a printable order form, click here.

For additional information on the eFlow® SCF, please visit SourceCF at www.sourcecf.com.

Footnotes

  1. S. Seeman, R.Waldner,M. Hug,M. Knoch, M. Keller. A New Electronic Inhaler (eFlow®) to Improve Delivery of Inhaled Medications in CF Patients. Abstract 1892, American Thoracic Society Meeting, Orlando, Florida, May 2004.
  2. M. Borgschulte, M. Germer, M. Hug,M. Keller,M. Knoch, R. Stangl. Means to Optimize Drug Delivery for a Novel Electronic Inhaler (eFlow®). Respiratory Drug Delivery IX.
  3. M. Borgschulte, R. Stangl, M. Keller, M. Knoch. Improvement of Pulmonary Drug Delivery by eFlow, A Novel Electronic Inhaler Making Use of a Vibrating Membrane Principle. European Respiratory Society Annual Congress, Poster 2573. Vienna, Austria, September 27-October 1, 2003

Disclaimer: The eFlow is a handheld nebulizer that will be used with patients for whom doctors have prescribed medication for nebulization. The eFlow is intended for adult and pediatric patients. The eFlow® SCF has not undergone human clinical studies with any medication to establish safety or efficacy. The FDA has not approved any combination of a medication with the eFlow® SCF device as a drug/device combination.