Smiths Medical 002813 - Exchanger Heat/ Moisture w/Gas Smpl Port Strt 90-1500mL 50/Ca
The Smiths Medical 002813 Heat and Moisture Exchanger with Gas Sampling Port is designed to support effective respiratory therapy by conserving heat and humidity during ventilation. This device helps maintain optimal airway moisture levels while allowing accurate gas monitoring through an integrated sampling port. It provides dependable performance across a tidal volume range of 90 to 1500 ml, making it suitable for a wide variety of adult and pediatric respiratory care environments.
Engineered for reliability in clinical settings, the exchanger reduces moisture loss during breathing cycles and helps protect the airway from dryness and irritation. The straight design allows convenient integration into ventilator circuits and breathing systems, while the gas sampling port enables efficient monitoring of respiratory gases without disrupting airflow.
Key Benefits
- Efficient heat and moisture retention to maintain natural airway humidity
- Integrated gas sampling port for accurate respiratory monitoring
- Supports a wide tidal volume range from 90 to 1500 ml
- Straight configuration for easy ventilator circuit placement
- Helps reduce airway irritation caused by dry medical gases
- Designed for dependable performance in clinical ventilation systems
- Convenient case packaging for healthcare facility inventory management
Compatibility and Applications
The Smiths Medical 002813 exchanger is compatible with standard respiratory circuits, ventilators, anesthesia machines, and breathing systems commonly used in hospitals and clinical facilities. Its universal connection design allows quick integration into ventilator tubing assemblies and respiratory monitoring systems.
This device is frequently used in intensive care units, operating rooms, emergency departments, respiratory therapy departments, and post anesthesia recovery units. It supports mechanical ventilation procedures, anesthesia ventilation, and respiratory monitoring where moisture conservation and gas sampling are required.
Usage Guidelines
To use the exchanger, connect it securely between the patient airway interface and the breathing circuit according to the respiratory equipment manufacturer's instructions. Ensure the device is oriented properly so airflow moves through the heat and moisture exchange medium as designed.
The gas sampling port should be connected to appropriate monitoring equipment when respiratory gas measurement is required. Always verify that all connections are secure before initiating ventilation to ensure accurate airflow and monitoring performance.
Certifications and Safety Standards
Smiths Medical respiratory devices are manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards used within the healthcare industry. These exchangers are produced using medical grade materials designed for patient safety and clinical reliability. The product supports respiratory care protocols commonly used in hospitals, surgical centers, and critical care environments.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with standard heat and moisture exchangers, the Smiths Medical 002813 model offers the added advantage of a built in gas sampling port, enabling continuous respiratory monitoring without additional circuit modifications. Many basic exchangers only provide moisture retention, while this model combines humidification support with monitoring capability in a single device.
The broad tidal volume range and reliable airflow design also provide greater flexibility across multiple patient types, allowing clinicians to use the device in diverse respiratory care situations with confidence.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
Respiratory therapists, anesthesiologists, critical care physicians, and operating room clinicians commonly use this exchanger when managing ventilated patients. It is particularly useful during surgical anesthesia procedures, mechanical ventilation support, and respiratory monitoring in intensive care units.
Healthcare facilities benefit from its consistent performance and ability to simplify circuit configuration by combining humidification and gas sampling functions into one compact component.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Always inspect the exchanger before use to ensure there is no visible damage or contamination. Confirm all circuit connections are secure and that airflow is unobstructed. Replace the device according to clinical protocols or facility guidelines to maintain proper humidity exchange performance and patient safety.
Proper storage in a clean, dry environment helps preserve the integrity of the device before use. Follow institutional infection control procedures when handling respiratory components.
Regulatory and Safety Information
This heat and moisture exchanger is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals within controlled clinical environments. It should be used as part of a respiratory circuit according to approved medical procedures and manufacturer guidance.
Always follow healthcare facility safety standards and respiratory therapy protocols when integrating the device into ventilator or anesthesia systems.
How to Order
Smiths Medical 002813 Heat and Moisture Exchanger with Gas Sampling Port is available for purchase through CIA Medical. Healthcare providers and procurement teams can order this product in convenient case quantities of 50 units.
For pricing, product availability, and bulk purchasing support, contact CIA Medical directly at (312) 275-5850.
