Smiths Medical 002814P - Heat and Moisture Exchanger with Gas Port, Angled 15mm Connector, 50/cs
The Smiths Medical 002814P Heat and Moisture Exchanger is designed to support effective airway humidification for patients requiring respiratory support. By capturing heat and moisture from exhaled breath and returning it during inhalation, this device helps maintain natural airway conditions and promotes patient comfort during ventilation. The integrated gas port allows efficient monitoring of respiratory gases without disrupting the breathing circuit.
Featuring an angled 15 mm connector, the exchanger provides secure and reliable integration with standard respiratory circuits and airway devices. The angled design supports improved positioning within the breathing circuit and reduces strain on connections. Packaged in cases of 50 units, this heat and moisture exchanger is suitable for hospitals, surgical centers, respiratory therapy departments, and emergency care settings that require dependable airway management solutions.
Key Benefits
- Efficient heat and moisture exchange supports natural airway humidification
- Integrated gas sampling port enables accurate respiratory monitoring
- Angled 15 mm connector improves circuit positioning and stability
- Helps reduce airway dryness and irritation during ventilation
- Designed for consistent airflow with minimal resistance
- Single-use construction supports infection control protocols
- Convenient case packaging for clinical inventory management
Compatibility and Applications
The Smiths Medical 002814P heat and moisture exchanger is compatible with a wide range of respiratory care equipment that uses standard 15 mm connectors. It integrates easily with ventilators, anesthesia breathing circuits, endotracheal tubes, and tracheostomy tubes. The built-in gas port allows clinicians to connect monitoring lines for carbon dioxide and other respiratory gas analysis during patient ventilation.
This exchanger is commonly used in operating rooms, intensive care units, emergency departments, and post-operative recovery areas. It is also suitable for respiratory therapy environments where maintaining proper airway humidity and monitoring respiratory gases are essential components of patient care.
Usage Guidelines
Before installation, inspect the device packaging to confirm integrity and sterility. Connect the heat and moisture exchanger between the patient airway interface and the breathing circuit using the angled 15 mm connector. Ensure all connections are secure and aligned properly to prevent leaks within the respiratory circuit.
When utilizing the gas sampling port, attach the monitoring line according to the instructions provided with the gas monitoring equipment. During patient ventilation, clinicians should monitor airflow, humidification performance, and gas sampling accuracy to ensure optimal respiratory support.
Certifications and Safety Standards
Smiths Medical respiratory care products are manufactured under strict quality management systems designed to meet international medical device standards. The 002814P heat and moisture exchanger is produced using medical grade materials intended for single-patient use and designed to support infection prevention practices in clinical environments.
Each unit is manufactured to meet applicable regulatory requirements for respiratory accessories and is tested for performance reliability, airflow efficiency, and structural integrity before distribution to healthcare providers.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with many standard heat and moisture exchangers on the market, the Smiths Medical 002814P offers a balanced design that combines effective humidification performance with practical clinical usability. The angled connector improves circuit positioning, which helps reduce tension on airway devices during patient care.
While some competing exchangers provide moisture exchange alone, this model includes a gas sampling port that allows clinicians to monitor respiratory gases without adding additional connectors or adapters to the circuit. This integrated design simplifies respiratory monitoring and helps maintain a streamlined ventilation setup.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
The Smiths Medical 002814P heat and moisture exchanger is used by respiratory therapists, anesthesiologists, critical care physicians, and emergency medical professionals responsible for airway management and ventilation support. It is appropriate for both adult and pediatric ventilation systems where compatible connectors are used.
Typical scenarios include surgical procedures requiring anesthesia ventilation, intensive care treatment for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, emergency airway management, and respiratory therapy interventions where airway humidification and gas monitoring are necessary.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Always follow established clinical protocols when installing respiratory accessories in a breathing circuit. Ensure the exchanger is positioned correctly with unobstructed airflow and that monitoring lines connected to the gas port remain secure throughout use.
As a single-use device, the heat and moisture exchanger should be disposed of according to facility infection control and medical waste guidelines after patient use. Proper handling and disposal help maintain hygiene standards and support safe respiratory care practices.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The Smiths Medical 002814P heat and moisture exchanger is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals within controlled medical environments. Proper application ensures effective humidification of inspired air and supports reliable respiratory gas monitoring during ventilation.
Healthcare providers should verify compatibility with their specific ventilation systems and follow institutional safety protocols when integrating respiratory accessories into patient care workflows.
How to Order
The Smiths Medical 002814P Heat and Moisture Exchanger with Gas Port and Angled 15 mm Connector is available in cases of 50 units for clinical supply and respiratory therapy use. For product availability, pricing, and bulk purchasing options, contact CIA Medical directly.
To place an order or speak with a medical supply specialist, call (312) 275-5850.
