Collins Eagle

The Collins Eagle is a flow-based pulmonary system estimated to be released sometime around the year 2003. The Collins Eagle is used in the field of respiratory diagnostics, specifically for regulating spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion testing. These tests are directed by Collins PlusSQL 2000 software, which manages the procedures. The software for the Collins Eagle causes two balloons within the breathing valve to open and close as needed to conduct pulmonary function test procedures.

Although the Collins Eagle has been praised for its efficiency, there are some safety precautions to be aware of when operating this device. The main hazard to be wary of when operating this device is to use only the compatible voltage. Using any other voltage to operate the Eagle that is not specified in the manual may result in injuries.

Warren E. Collins began the Warren E Collins medical company in the early 1920s until it was acquired by Ferraris Medical, and then by NSpire in the mid-2000s. Collins Medical, Inc. manufactured various spirometry and pulmonary function testing systems throughout its time.

Source: Warren E. Collins Co. PFT History

The Collins Eagle is composed of a small testing unit attached to a breathing valve mounted at the end of an articulated arm. The entire unit consisting of a computer, printer, and monitor may be rested on a cart for convenience, or the articulated arm can be attached to a desktop. The Eagle comes in two boxes: one which contains the testing unit, and the other contains the parts and accessories. The serial number can be located on the outside of the testing unit body. There is also a silhouette of an eagle on the testing unit. The Eagle comes in a white color. The ports on the device are color coded to ensure plugging in each power cord and cable is safe and simple.

7 ½” X 17” X 7 ½” (19.2 cm X 43.6 cm X 19.2 cm)

21.1 lbs. (9.6 Kg)

• Class I
• Continuous Use with Short-Time Loading
• Type B Applied Part
• Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a FLAMMABLE ANAESTHETIC MIXTURE WITH AIR or WITH OXYGEN OR NITROUS OXIDE

115 - 240 VAC 50 - 60 Hz, 3.15 Amps

Two fuses, each T2AL 250V

Maximum voltage rating

• 250V

Maximum current rating

• 6A

Conductor size

• 18 AWG / 3 X 0.75 mm2

Cordage type

• 3-wire Thermoplastic (PVC) Jacket JTO or H05VVF30.75

Cord set-length

• 8 feet or 2.5 m.

• Temperature, 13 to 46 C (55 to 105 F)
• Relative Humidity, 0% to 95%

• Protection against electrical shock as well as prevention.

• Type B Applied Part – Equipment providing a particular degree of
• protection against electric shock, particularly regarding:
  • Allowable leakage current

• Collins Eagle Instruction Manual
• Collins Medical
• Manual of Operations: Pulmonary Risks