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LUCAS 2

LUCAS 2 Chest Compression System

The LUCAS® Chest Compression System is designed to help improve outcomes of sudden cardiac arrest victims and improve operations for medical responders. Performing at least 100 compressions per minute with a depth of 2”, LUCAS can be deployed quickly with minimal interruption to patient care. 

 
Specifications:

Compressions
Compression Frequency: 102 ± 2 compressions per minute
Compression Depth: 2.1 inches ± 0.1 inches for nominal patient*
Compression/Decompression Duty Cycle: 50 ± 5%
Patients Eligible for Treatment:
  • Sternum height of 6.7–11.9 inches (17 – 30.3 cm)
  • Maximum chest width: 17.7 inches (45 cm)
The use of LUCAS is not restricted by patient weight.
*Patients with sternum height between 6.7 inches-7.3 inches will receive linearly increasing depth from 1.5 inches to 2.1 inches.

Physical Characteristics
Height (stowed in backpack): 25.6 inches (65 cm)
Width (stowed in backpack): 13 inches (33 cm)
Depth (stowed in backpack): 9.8 inches (25 cm)
Weight (including battery): 17.2 lbs (7.8 kg)

Operation
Operation: Electrical
Power Source: Battery – Rechargeable Lithium-ion Polymer (LiPo)
  • Size: 5.1 x 3.5 x 2.2 inches (13.0 x 8.8 x 5.7 cm)
  • Weight: 1.3 lbs (0.6 kg)
  • Capacity: 3300 mAh (typical), 86 Wh
  • Battery voltage: 25.9 V
  • Run time: 45 minutes (typical)
  • Maximum battery charge time: Less than 4 hours at room temperature (72°F/ 22°C)
  • Required interval for replacement of battery: Recommendation to replace battery every 3 years or after 200 uses

Battery Environmental Specifications
  • Operating temperature: 32°F to 104°F / 0°C to +40°C
  • Charge temperature: 41°F to 95°F / 5°C to +35°C
  • Storage temperature: 32°F to 104°F/ 0°C to 40°C for <6 months
  • IP Classification: IP44

All specifications are at 20-25°C unless otherwise stated. Specifications subject to change without notice.