Description
The Acapella Vibratory PEP Therapy System combines positive expiratory pressure with airway vibration to mobilize pulmonary secretions. It serves patients with cystic fibrosis, COPD, asthma, and other lung diseases with secretory problems, in 15 to 20 minutes per session.
- PEP Plus Vibration – One device delivers both PEP therapy and airway vibrations to move secretions toward clearance
- Faster Than Chest Physiotherapy – Therapy takes 15 to 20 minutes against 20 to 40 minutes for traditional chest physiotherapy
- Adjustable Resistance – Frequency and flow resistance adjust with a simple turn of the expiratory resistance dial
Vibratory PEP Devices for Secretion Clearance and Atelectasis Care
Patients with secretory lung disease need clearance they can sustain every day, not only when a therapist is at the bedside. Acapella devices are single-patient, multiple-use tools that the patient operates with coaching, at home or in the hospital. The family has three members, the DM in blue, the DH in green, and the Choice Blue, so the team can match the device to the patient's flow needs. Treatment can support nebulized aerosol delivery at the same time, and proximal nebulizer placement on the Choice delivers aerosol equivalent to a nebulizer alone. The devices disassemble for easy cleaning and disinfection between sessions. Used as directed, vibratory PEP helps prevent or reverse atelectasis while it clears secretions.
Features and Benefits
Therapy Delivery
- Combined Mechanism – PEP therapy and airway vibrations together mobilize pulmonary secretions
- Dial Adjustment – Frequency and flow resistance adjust by turning the expiratory resistance dial
- Nebulizer Compatible – Can be used simultaneously with nebulized aerosol drug delivery to optimize bronchodilator delivery
Patient Use
- Single-Patient, Multiple-Use – One device per patient across repeated sessions
- Easy Cleaning – Disassembles for cleaning and disinfection between uses
- Any Position – Treatment can be performed in less than half the time of a conventional chest physiotherapy session
Product Specifications
Device Details
- Brand: ICU Medical
- Product Line: Acapella
- Product Type: Vibratory PEP therapy device
- Connections: 22 mm OD inspiratory valve and patient end
Packaging and Options
- Quantity Per Pack: 10 per case, sold by the case
- Configurations: DM (blue), DH (green), and Choice (blue), each with mouthpiece
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Why Respiratory Teams Choose Acapella Devices
Manual chest physiotherapy depends on staffing and patient tolerance, and both run short. Acapella puts effective vibratory PEP in the patient's own hands with a dial they can be taught once. That independence is what keeps clearance therapy happening daily.
- Half the Session Time – Effective therapy in 15 to 20 minutes supports adherence that 40-minute sessions cannot
- Three Devices, One Family – DM, DH, and Choice variants let therapists match resistance characteristics to the patient
- Nebulizer-Friendly – Simultaneous aerosol delivery means secretion clearance and medication are not competing appointments
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions is Acapella used for?
It provides PEP therapy for patients with cystic fibrosis, COPD, asthma, and lung diseases with secretory problems, and for patients with atelectasis. Patients must be able to follow PEP therapy instructions or be under adult supervision.
What is the difference between the three devices?
The DM (blue) and DH (green) are the family's standard vibratory PEP devices, and the Choice (blue) adds benefits such as disassembly for cleaning and proximal nebulizer placement. All three here are supplied with a mouthpiece.
How long does a session take?
Therapy requires about 15 to 20 minutes, compared with 20 to 40 minutes for traditional chest physiotherapy. The shorter session supports daily adherence at home and in the hospital.
Can it be used with a nebulizer?
Yes. The device can be used simultaneously with nebulized aerosol drug delivery.
How are the devices packaged?
Each configuration is supplied 10 per case and sold by the case. Each device is single-patient and multiple-use.
