Datex Ohmeda User Reference Manual

The Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Avance is an integrated anesthesia workstation intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support for a wide range of patients.
It supports volume control or pressure control ventilation, making it a flexible fit for everyday OR workflows.
The system is designed around electronic gas mixing with pneumatic back-up control for continuity of operation.
Its Advanced Breathing System (ABS) is built to reduce leak potential with fewer parts and tube connections, and it’s designed for tool-free disassembly with autoclavable, latex-free components.
Important: the S/5 Avance is not suitable for use in an MRI environment. 

Overview

S/5 Avance is built for facilities that want a compact, intuitive anesthesia delivery platform with configurable ventilation and optional monitoring integrations. 

Ventilation options

Configure ventilation to match your patient population and case mix.

Manufacturer-listed options commonly include:

• Volume Control

• Pressure Control

• PSVPro® (Pressure Support with apnea backup)

• SIMV (Volume and Pressure)

• Electronic PEEP

• PCV-VG (Pressure Controlled Ventilation–Volume Guaranteed) — optional on some builds

Breathing system and usability

ABS is designed to simplify cleaning and reduce leak points—without slowing turnover.

• Advanced Breathing System (ABS): minimal parts/tube connections

• Tool-free disassembly and fully autoclavable components

• Latex-free components and an intuitive user interface

• Supports usability features like age-adjusted MAC (as configured)

Gas delivery and vaporizers

Built for controlled delivery with electronic gas mixing and familiar vaporizer support.

• Electronic gas mixer with pneumatic back-up control

• Compatibility commonly listed with TEC 5 / 6 / 7 vaporizers

Regulatory intended use and safety note

The FDA-cleared indication describes the core use case and limits.

• Intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support; intended for volume or pressure control ventilation.

• Not suitable for MRI environments.

What’s included

• S/5 Avance anesthesia machine (base unit)

• Two Container Absorbents

• Vaporizers: No

• Two Flow Sensors

• New O2 Sensor

• Monitoring modules: [Yes/No; gas/agent, SpO₂, NIBP, etc.]

• Power cord, manuals, rails, drawers, cart accessories

FAQ

What is the Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Avance used for?

It is intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support to a wide range of patients.

What ventilation modes does it support?

The FDA summary states it’s intended for volume or pressure control ventilation; common listed options also include PSVPro, SIMV, electronic PEEP, and optional PCV-VG depending on configuration.

Is the S/5 Avance MRI compatible?

No—S/5 Avance is not suitable for use in an MRI environment.

What is the Advanced Breathing System (ABS)?

ABS is described as having a minimal number of parts and tube connections, with tool-free disassembly and autoclavable, latex-free components.

Does it support TEC vaporizers?

The product overview lists compatibility with TEC 5/6/7 vaporizers. 

Does the S/5 Avance come with a Patient Monitor? 

No. This unit requires the separate purchase of a patient monitor.