Nicfa Airflow ULTRA
Nicfa Airflow ULTRA
The Ultra Airflow System is an advanced filtration system designed to maintain ISO Class 5 conditions in surgical environments. It features dynamic monitoring and continuous maintenance to ensure optimal air quality and safety during operations.
The core technology of the AirFlow Ultra, the Nicfa Smart System, integrates advanced sensors and real-time data analysis to dynamically adapt operating room conditions. It enhances efficiency and safety by allowing quick procedure selection and automatic room configuration.
The system comprises H14 filters, environmental sensors, and recirculation units. It supports multi-level access and cloud-based data management, providing a comprehensive digital environmental record for traceability and legal protection.
AirFlow Ultra is certified for Industry 4.0 compliance, energy efficiency, and acoustic comfort. It meets regulatory standards for mechanical and functional safety, ensuring reliable performance in critical environments.
The system is customizable with various configurations to suit different operating room sizes and requirements, including features like integrated lighting, active sanitization, and anaesthetic gas monitoring.
Key specifications include high-efficiency particle removal, uniform airflow distribution, and reduced energy consumption. The system is designed for easy maintenance and integration with existing hospital infrastructure.
AirFlow Ultra has been tested and verified in real-world hospital settings, demonstrating its effectiveness in maintaining ISO Class 5 conditions and reducing operational costs.
Manufactured in Italy, the system reflects a commitment to quality and innovation in healthcare technology.
The document emphasizes validating the system for Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) compliance to ensure interference-free operation, especially in environments with sensitive medical electrical equipment.
The use of EC motors that exceed IE4 efficiency requirements under the Ecodesign Directive is highlighted, ensuring maximum operational savings.
Proprietary software is designed according to the latest European cybersecurity standards, with cloud-based data management that is GDPR-compliant by design.
The system complies with key European regulatory requirements, including the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU.
The document references standards such as ISO 14644 for air cleanliness, EN 1822 for high-efficiency air filters, and various national standards for ventilation systems in healthcare facilities.
Maintaining ISO Class 5 conditions in operating rooms is crucial to reduce contamination risks. The Nicfa AirFlow Ultra system ensures these conditions are maintained even during operations, with rapid contamination control demonstrated through numerical simulations and smoke tests.
The system features continuous monitoring and automatic adjustment of environmental parameters to maintain consistent ISO Class 5 conditions.
A detailed overview of available models is provided, comparing filtration area dimensions and performance, suitable for advanced surgical outpatient facilities.
Nicfa systems are designed and manufactured in Italy, ensuring quality and operational responsiveness. The systems integrate effectively into BIM design processes, supporting designers and contractors with technical consultancy and design support.
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Airflow System Technical Catalogue Ultra Intelligent filtration system with dynamic monitoring and continuous maintenance of ISO Class 5 during operation.
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Nicfa Airflow Ultra Nicfa Smart System 4 Product Range Overview 22
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Nicfa Airflow Ultra The future of smart filtration systems The evolution of operating room filtration ceilings: Airflow Ultra is a seamless adaptive system that ensures ISO Class 5 classification in surgical environments through real-time parameter monitoring and adjustment. Continuous ISO Class 5 qualification AirFlow Ultra integrates advanced environmental sensors that interact with the Nicfa Smart System, continuously analysing key parameters and automatically adjusting operating room conditions. The result is the continuous maintenance of ISO Class 5 qualification within the surgical area....
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ACTIVATION OF O.R. PRESETS • Quick selection of the procedure type via the operating room cockpit • Automatic room configuration based on the selected procedure • Automatic activation of operating presets through integration with the SMART-Track tracking system AIRFLOW CONTROL NICFA SMART SYSTEM: the technological core of the AirFlow Ultra system. ENVIRONMENTALMONITORING Continuous detection, through dedicated sensors, of: ■ Particle count under operating conditions ■ Environmental data: temperature, humidity, pressure differentials, airflow rate, and air velocity ■ Presence of the surgical team...
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From monitoring to control Nicfa Smart System analyses, processes, and responds in real time, transforming data into operational control. 01. THE SYSTEM RECORDS DATA AND DELIVERS VALUE PROCEDURE SELECTION AND O.R. PRESET ACTIVATION AUTOMATIC AIRFLOW ADJUSTMENT ALARM AND NOTIFICATION ALERTS TRACEABILITY AND DATA ALWAYS AVAILABLE Automatic airflow adjustment based on Any deviation is detected and reported Any deviation is detected and reported configured according to the procedure Operating configuration based on the surgical procedure, via the operating room cockpit. Automatic activation of operating...
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Digital Environmental Record: intelligence at the service of management. Minute-by-minute monitoring for continuous validation of ISO Class 5 parameters. Beyond filtration: AirFlow Ultra is complemented by a cloud-based data storage platform, providing complete control wherever you are. The strength of the Digital Environmental Record lies in its precision. For each procedure, detailed charts are available showing trends in environmental parameters, with data sampled every minute. Comprehensive documentary evidence confirming that optimal operating conditions have been maintained. Through the...
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Every component, part of a system. Designed with careful attention to materials and integration, AirFlow Ultra combines build quality with intelligent control to ensure operational stability and consistent performance in the operating room. COMPONENTS 2. Movable filter housing grid 7. Surgical light housing
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2. Filter support grid Certified in accordance with EN 1822 and distributed across the entire diffuser surface, they ensure highly efficient particle removal, providing uniform filtration and stable environmental conditions in the operating room. Manufactured from AISI 304 or AISI 316L stainless steel, it is designed to provide stable housing for the H14 filters and simplify installation and maintenance operations thanks to its innovative system. Coverage of up to 92% of the filtration surface. Double-grid sealing system with double gasket Housing in AISI 304 stainless steel or AISI 316L stainless...
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4. RGB lighting system The integrated lights, available in configurations of 4 or 8 units, provide a visual indication of system status and operations such as ceiling movement. Configuration with 4 or 8 integrated lights Immediate visual indication of system status Rapid identification of anomalies and operating conditions Continuous visual support during operating room activities 5. Integrated environmental sensors The integrated environmental sensors monitor critical air parameters in real time, ensuring continuous and precise control of operating room conditions. TECHNICAL DATAS Equipped with...
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The variable-airflow motors are managed by the Nicfa Smart System, which automatically adjusts their operation in real time to maintain stable operating conditions. 6. Recirculation configurationHigh-performance recirculation units, remotely installed on the mixing chamber, are designed to continuously extract, filter, and recirculate the air.The structure is made of AISI 304 or AISI 316L stainless steel and technopolymer, with integrated acoustic attenuation systems. ■ GreenTech EC motors with integrated electronics (efficiency > IE4) ■ Variable airflow rate up to 1,500 m3/h per unit ■ Integrated...
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AirFlow Ultra's performance is not only designed — it is tested and verifiable.Each system is developed to ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and control of environmental conditions, with results measured under real-world operating conditions.In the operating room, compliance is not merely a formal requirement: it is what ensures safety, continuity, and control.AirFlow Ultra is designed as an integrated system to deliver reliable, verifiable performance over time. Mechanical and functional safety System compliant with the new Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery, ensuring...
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ISO classes define the maximum permissible concentration of airborne particles. In the operating room, maintaining ISO Class 5 conditions is essential to reduce the risk of contamination. Numerical simulations and smoke tests demonstrate the system's ability to rapidly capture and reduce contamination while consistently maintaining ISO Class 5 conditions. In practice, however, many operating rooms deteriorate to ISO Class 7 during surgery. With Nicfa AirFlow Ultra, ISO Class 5 conditions are maintained even during operating phases. Particle concentration limits according to ISO classification...
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CLASSIC CONFIGURATION PRODUCTS FOR HYBRID OPERATING ROOMS 2008 1508 CONFIGURATION WITH RECIRCULATION FAN O' Code Description Dimensions Filtration Area Max Airflow
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