Military Medicine
The EpiShuttle is a transport isolation unit for safe transportation of highly infectious and vulnerable patients.
EpiGuard is a NATO commerical and government registered entity. Its NCAGE code is N5920.
The EpiShuttle is NATO stock listed. Its NATO stock number is NSN 6530-25-162-4642.
Key Advantages
Superior Patient Care
The EpiShuttle allows monitoring and advanced treatment to be performed during transport, including emergency procedures like intubation, IV and oxygen line insertion.
Safety of Military Personnel
The EpiShuttle provides a completely sealed transparent barrier between the patient and the health care professional, preventing cross-contamination.
Certified Medical Equipment
The EpiShuttle is CE marked as Class 1 Medical device. It is EN 1789 compliant and has four validated disinfection procedures.
Why choose the
EpiShuttle?
Armed forces operate in dangerous areas, including areas affected by outbreaks of highly infectious diseases. In these situations it is vital to have solutions like EpiShuttle in place to ensure safe isolation and transport of the infected and vulnerable.
Preparedness and
Response
Military departments all over the world chose the EpiShuttle to prepare for the outbreaks of highly infectious diseases like Ebola, SARS and MERS. Also, to have solution in place for CBRN events which require quick isolation of contaminated individuals. The unit can be quickly deployed to the country in need because of its compatibility with various ambulance vehicles, airplanes and helicopters.
Certified Medical
Device
The EpiShuttle is robust, completely sealed, and can withstand rapid decompression and vibration experienced on fixed and rotor wing aircraft. Validated disinfection procedures tested by EpiGuard medical experts make the unit safe to reuse.
Double Protection
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. The negative pressure mode stops contaminated air from escaping the unit. The positive pressure mode prevents the non-filtered environmental air to enter the unit.
DISCLAIMER: The medical device information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals. The use or reliance of any information contained on the site is solely at your own risk. The EpiShuttle does not protect against all types of CBRN occurrences. Accordingly please consult with medical professionals before usage.