The EpiShuttle is an award-winning design, developed with direct
input and guidance from clinical experts, medics, and patients.
No Disinfection
Vehicles that are used for transport of highly infectious patients in the EpiShuttle do not have to be disinfected after patient transport. This saves time and money and ensures that vehicles can remain in operation as much as possible.
Avoid Liability
The EpiShuttle is CE-marked as a Class 1 Medical Device.
EMS System Compatible
The EpiShuttle is EN 1789 compliant and can be safely used in ambulances, helicopters, and airplanes. Adapters are available for several leading stretcher brands and an L-track attachment with universal brackets.
Less PPE During Transport
When transporting an infectious patient inside the EpiShuttle, medical personnel do not need to wear full PPE. This allows for longer shifts and reduces the risk of making mistakes due to fatigue or reduced situational awareness.
Dual Protection
The EpiShuttle air ventilation system can either be configured in negative pressure mode to protect the surroundings from an infectious patient, or in positive pressure mode to protect the patient from the surroundings.
Cost Efficient & Reusable
The EpiShuttle is reusable and can be safely disinfected and re-assembled in less than two hours. This significantly reduces the cost per transport compared to single-use transport isolators.
Air Ventilation System
The air ventilation system generates more than 15 air exchanges per hour to ensure maximum patient comfort and safety. Filters and airtight seals ensure that all contaminants are kept inside the EpiShuttle, even in the event of rapid decompression of an airplane cabin.
Positive Pressure protects the vulnerable patient from the environment
With the positive pressure kit installed, the air ventilation system generates a positive pressure inside the EpiShuttle, relative to the environment. The positive pressure and the inlet filters prevent non-filtered environmental air from entering the isolator.
Negative Pressure protects the outside environment from a contagious patient
Bed adjustment for patient comfort
The integrated bed is adjustable both for knee angle and backrest, allowing for increased comfort for the patient and better conditions for clinical procedures. Adjusting the position improves breathing and communication, and contributes to reducing anxiety.
Operator ports
The gloves
Sluice bag
Medical ports
The two medical ports are located at the head end of the EpiShuttle base. These ports can be equipped with a medical wire membrane or a ventilation sleeve.
The wireport
The wireport membrane is made of a highly flexible material, allowing sealed passage of up to nine IV lines, monitoring cables, and/or oxygen lines.
The ventilator port
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Outer dimensions:
L=2306 mm W=655 mm H=732 mm
Weight:
62 kg with standard configuration
Max load (patient+accessories)
Max 150 kg / 330 lb
Patient length:
Max 198 cm / 6.5 feet
Operating temperature from:
0 to +40 C (32 to +104 F)
Air system
Blower unit:
CleanAir Chemical 2F
Power source:
Rechargeable Li-ion battery 14,4V 2,6 aH
Air exchange:
More than 15 air exchanges per hour
Operating negative pressure:
Min -15 Pa relative to the environment
Operating positive pressure:
Min 15 Pa relative to the environment
Access ports
Operator ports:
8 ports for glovesor sluice bag configurations
Wire port:
Membrane inlet for IV lines, monitoring cables and similar equipment
Ventilator port:
Generic port for all types of mechanical ventilator circuits
EpiShuttle Materials Chemical Compatibility
EpiGuard has tested materials used in the EpiShuttle with several disinfection chemicals. The findings are summarized below:
Disinfectant
Peracetic Acid
Hydrogen Peroxide
Ethanol (75%)
Chlorine-based
Ozone
EpiShuttle Compatible
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
EpiGuard has developed and validated two procedures for disinfecting the EpiShuttle with peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide fumigation. The chemical compatibility matrix may act as a guideline for customers who want to implement their own disinfection procedures with their local hygiene department.
Caution: ensure proper removal of chemical residues after decontamination, as these residues deteriorate the materials.