Overview
A vacuum jar is the collection vessel between the patient suction line and the vacuum regulator. Fluid drawn from the patient is captured in the jar so that only air passes on to the regulator and the hospital vacuum pipeline. Tecnomed supplies the jar as part of the suction assembly, sized and threaded to fit the TEC41.10 vacuum regulator and the Venturi version, so the regulator, jar and lid work as one tested set rather than a field-assembled combination.
The reusable jar is moulded in clear plastic with a graduated scale up to 2000 ml, which lets nursing staff record collected volume without decanting. The sealing lid carries the inlet and vacuum ports and a carrying tab, and the assembly is designed for cleaning and reprocessing between patients. The disposable vacuum jar offers the same mounting arrangement in a single-use body for departments that prefer to discard the whole collection vessel, removing reprocessing from the workflow entirely.
Both jars are specified in intensive care, operating theatres, emergency departments, delivery rooms and general wards, mounted on bed head units, pendants or vacuum trolleys. Where aspiration volumes are high, an additional trap jar can be fitted between the collection jar and the regulator to catch overflow before it reaches the mechanism. Jars are ordered per bed or per regulator, and are commonly quoted together with vacuum regulators as a complete suction package.
Key features
- Clear body for immediate visual check of collected fluid
- Graduated volume scale up to 2000 ml on the reusable jar
- Sealing lid with inlet and vacuum ports
- Mounts directly to Tecnomed vacuum regulators
- Reusable and disposable versions available
- Compatible with an in-line trap jar for overflow protection
- Suitable for bed head unit, pendant and trolley mounting
Technical specifications
Vacuum Jar Models
| Product Code | Model | Type |
|---|---|---|
| TEC41.13 | Disposable Vacuum Jar | Single use |
| TEC41.14 | Vacuum Jar | Reusable, graduated to 2000 ml |
Models and product codes
| Product code | Models and product codes |
|---|---|
TEC41.13 | Disposable Vacuum Jar – Single-use collection vessel |
TEC41.14 | Vacuum Jar – Reusable graduated collection jar |
Options and accessories
- Trump (trap) jar for overflow protection
- Reusable or disposable collection body
- Supply as a set with TEC41.10 vacuum regulator
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose reusable or disposable jars?
Reusable graduated jars have the lower running cost and let staff read collected volume on a fixed scale, but they require a reprocessing workflow. Disposable jars remove cleaning and cross-contamination handling at the cost of consumable spend. Many hospitals run both: reusable on general wards and disposable in intensive care, theatre and isolation areas.
Will the jar fit my existing suction regulator?
The jars are dimensioned for Tecnomed vacuum regulators, including the TEC41.10 and the TEC41.12 Venturi version, and mount directly without adapters. If you are fitting them to another manufacturer's regulator, send the regulator model and a photograph of the jar mount so compatibility can be confirmed before shipping.
How do I stop fluid reaching the vacuum pipeline?
Fit a trap jar between the collection jar and the regulator. It captures overflow before it can enter the regulator body and the pipeline behind it, protecting both the device and the hospital vacuum plant. This is the standard precaution in high-volume aspiration areas such as theatre and intensive care.
