Background and Identification

The COSMED microQuark is a PC-based spirometer that allows medical professionals to perform screening spirometry in a compact and portable package. In combination with the included software, the COSMED microQuark provides accurate and thorough results thanks to its comprehensive interpretation algorithm that provides easy to interpret results.

The COSMED microQuark is a small handheld device with a singular USB cable running out the bottom of the handle portion of the device. The microQuark can be distinguished from COSMED’s other spirometers due to the handheld nature of the device as well as the attached cable. Furthermore, the print “COSMED” and “microQuark” will be visible on the air intake portion of the device.

Technical Specifications

Standard Tests (Spirometry)

Tests: Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) Pre/Post, Slow Vital Capacity (SVC) Pre/Post, Maximum Voluntary Ventilation (MVV), Bronchial challenge - Bronchial Dilator/Constrictor test

Measured Parameters: (partial listing) FVC • IVC • VC • MVV • VT • FEV1 • FEV6 • FEV1/FEV6 • FEV6/FVC • PEF • PIF • FEV1/FVC • FEF 25-75 • FEV1/VC% • %FEV1 • MEF25% • MEF50% • MEF75% • FET 100% • Lung Age • ERV • IRV • VE • Rf • ti • te • ti/t.tot • VT/ti • Best FVC • Best FEV1 • IC

Predicted Values: (partial listing) GLI, ERS 93, NHANES III, Knudson 83, ITS, Zapletal, LAM, Pneumobil, Gutierrez (Chile), Multicèntrico Barcelona, Thai 2000, Austria (Forche), Crapo 1981

Interpretation: Automatic and comprehensive, with statements based on: ATS/ERS 2005 (Spirometry), GOLD COPD, ATS/ERS 2005 (Obstruction Reversibility based on FVC Post BD), ATS/ERS 2007 (Obstruction Reversibility based on Rocc)

Hardware

Dimensions & Weight: 150 x 45 x 53 mm / 77 gr

Interfaces: USB

Power supply: via USB

Flowmeter Turbine Ø-28mm

Type: Bidirectional Digital Turbine

Resolution: 12 ml

Ventilation Range: 0-300 l/min

Flow Range: 0-16 l/s

Accuracy: ± 2% or 20 ml/s

Resistance: <0.8 cmH2 O /l/s @ 14l/s

Software OMNIA

Available languages: Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Greek, Dutch, Turkish, Russian, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Korean, Romanian, Czech, Norwegian

Required PC Configuration: I3 or higher processor speed. Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (32 or 64 bit). RAM 4GB (8GB recommended). HD with 4GB of free space (plus tools)

Sources

Additional Information

Product Brochure

Antiviral/Antibacterial Filters

COSMED Products Comparison Matrix

microQuark Bibliography