Smiths Medical 002291 - DISK FILTER, HYDRO-0.5, MALE / FEMALE LUERS, 200/CS
The Smiths Medical 002291 Hydro 0.5 Disk Filter is a precision-engineered inline filtration device designed to support safe and reliable fluid administration in clinical environments. Built with high-quality materials and engineered for compatibility with standard luer connections, this disk filter helps remove particulate contaminants and protect downstream equipment and patient lines during infusion or fluid transfer procedures.
This filter features both male and female luer connectors, allowing seamless integration into a wide range of IV systems, infusion setups, and medical tubing configurations. The Hydro 0.5 filtration media is designed to provide efficient particle retention while maintaining consistent flow performance, making it suitable for demanding hospital and clinical workflows.
Packaged in cases of 200 units, the Smiths Medical 002291 Disk Filter offers healthcare facilities a dependable and economical solution for maintaining fluid purity and system integrity across multiple patient care applications.
Key Benefits
- Hydro 0.5 filtration technology helps remove particulate contaminants from fluids
- Male and female luer connectors provide secure and universal IV compatibility
- Compact disk filter design integrates easily into existing infusion lines
- Maintains reliable flow while providing effective filtration performance
- Supports safe fluid administration and helps protect sensitive medical equipment
- Packaged in bulk cases of 200 units for hospital and clinical supply efficiency
Compatibility and Applications
The Smiths Medical 002291 Disk Filter is compatible with standard IV systems, infusion tubing, and luer-based medical connectors commonly used in hospitals and outpatient facilities. Its universal connection design allows clinicians to insert the filter inline between tubing segments, IV administration sets, or device connectors without requiring specialized adapters.
Common applications include infusion therapy systems, IV fluid administration, medication delivery setups, and fluid transfer procedures where particulate filtration is required. The filter may also be used in controlled clinical environments where maintaining clean fluid pathways is essential for patient safety and equipment performance.
Usage Guidelines
Before use, inspect the disk filter packaging to ensure sterility and integrity. Connect the male and female luer ends securely into the appropriate IV tubing or administration line. Ensure all connections are properly tightened to prevent leaks or disconnection during operation.
Once connected, prime the infusion system according to facility protocol to remove air from the line. Monitor the system during operation to ensure fluid flow remains consistent and that the filter remains properly positioned within the line.
Always follow institutional guidelines and manufacturer instructions when integrating filtration devices into infusion systems.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical 002291 Disk Filter is manufactured according to strict medical device quality standards and is intended for professional healthcare use. Production follows established regulatory manufacturing practices designed to ensure device safety, consistency, and reliability.
Medical-grade materials are used throughout the device construction to support compatibility with clinical fluid administration systems and maintain performance integrity under standard healthcare conditions.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with many generic inline filtration devices, the Smiths Medical Hydro 0.5 Disk Filter offers dependable manufacturing quality and consistent filtration performance trusted in healthcare environments. The balanced combination of efficient particle retention and reliable flow makes it suitable for a broad range of infusion applications.
Its universal male and female luer design simplifies integration into existing systems, reducing the need for additional adapters or complex setup procedures. The compact disk format also helps minimize added weight or bulk within IV tubing lines, improving handling during clinical use.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This disk filter is commonly used by healthcare professionals working in hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, infusion therapy units, and specialty treatment facilities. Nurses, pharmacists, infusion technicians, and biomedical staff may incorporate the filter into fluid administration systems to enhance procedural safety and maintain clean fluid pathways.
Typical scenarios include IV infusion therapy, medication administration systems, controlled laboratory fluid handling, and any clinical environment where particulate filtration helps improve reliability and patient safety.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Use the disk filter as part of a properly assembled infusion or fluid administration system following facility procedures. Ensure that tubing connections remain secure and that the filter is positioned in the correct direction within the line.
Store unused filters in their original packaging in a clean, dry medical supply environment. Avoid exposure to excessive heat, moisture, or contamination before use. As with most disposable filtration devices, the disk filter should be replaced according to institutional protocols and never reused once removed from the sterile system.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The Smiths Medical 002291 Disk Filter is intended for professional healthcare use within regulated medical environments. Proper training and adherence to facility protocols are recommended when integrating filtration devices into infusion systems.
Healthcare personnel should follow all applicable safety procedures and infection control standards when handling and installing sterile components within patient care systems.
How to Order
The Smiths Medical 002291 Hydro 0.5 Disk Filter with Male and Female Luer connections is available in cases of 200 units. Healthcare providers, purchasing departments, and medical distributors can order this product through CIA Medical.
For product availability, pricing information, or bulk purchasing assistance, contact CIA Medical directly at (312) 275-5850.
