Smiths Medical 002840P - HUMIDIFIER HCH/HME STRAIGHT GAS PORT 35ML DEAD SPACE (40/CS)
The Smiths Medical 002840P Humidifier HCH HME with Straight Gas Port is designed to support effective respiratory care by providing reliable heat and moisture exchange during ventilation therapy. This compact humidifier device helps maintain proper airway humidity while minimizing heat loss, ensuring patient comfort and respiratory stability during mechanical ventilation or anesthesia procedures.
Featuring a straight gas port design and a 35 mL dead space configuration, the device is engineered to deliver efficient moisture retention and consistent airflow performance. It helps protect airway tissues from drying while supporting effective filtration of inspired gases. Each unit is manufactured to meet strict healthcare standards and is packaged in cases of 40 units for convenient clinical supply management.
Key Benefits
- Provides efficient heat and moisture exchange for ventilated patients
- Maintains airway humidity to support respiratory comfort
- Compact design with controlled 35 mL dead space
- Straight gas port supports smooth airflow delivery
- Helps reduce airway dryness during prolonged ventilation
- Single-use design supports infection control protocols
- Lightweight structure reduces circuit strain
- Packaged in bulk cases for efficient hospital inventory management
Compatibility and Applications
The Smiths Medical 002840P HME humidifier is compatible with a wide range of respiratory circuits used in hospital and clinical environments. It is designed to connect seamlessly within ventilation systems to support heat and moisture retention during patient breathing cycles.
Common applications include use with mechanical ventilators, anesthesia breathing circuits, emergency respiratory care setups, and intensive care ventilation support. The straight gas port configuration allows easy integration into standard respiratory tubing assemblies used in operating rooms, emergency departments, and critical care units.
Usage Guidelines
This humidifier HME device is intended for single patient use within a respiratory circuit. It should be installed between the patient airway interface and the breathing circuit to ensure effective humidification and airflow conditioning.
Healthcare professionals should verify secure connections before initiating ventilation therapy. The device should be monitored during use to ensure proper airflow and moisture exchange. Replacement should follow institutional protocols or manufacturer recommendations to maintain optimal respiratory support and hygiene standards.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical 002840P humidifier HME is manufactured according to recognized medical device quality and safety standards. Production processes follow strict regulatory guidelines to ensure device reliability, consistent performance, and patient safety.
Each unit is produced under controlled manufacturing conditions with rigorous quality checks to ensure compatibility with respiratory therapy systems used in hospitals, surgical centers, and emergency medical settings.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with other heat and moisture exchangers available in the market, the Smiths Medical 002840P model offers a balanced combination of compact size, reliable humidification efficiency, and controlled dead space performance. The straight gas port configuration helps maintain efficient airflow with minimal resistance.
Many alternative humidifier devices may increase breathing resistance or introduce higher dead space levels, which can impact respiratory efficiency. This model is designed to maintain effective moisture retention while supporting stable ventilation performance across a range of clinical environments.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This humidifier device is widely used by respiratory therapists, anesthesiologists, critical care physicians, and emergency medical professionals who manage ventilated patients requiring airway humidification.
Typical environments include hospital intensive care units, surgical operating rooms, emergency departments, respiratory therapy units, and ambulatory care facilities. It is particularly valuable in scenarios where maintaining airway moisture is essential for patient comfort and respiratory function.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
For optimal performance, the humidifier HME should be handled with clean hands and connected carefully to the respiratory circuit to avoid airflow leaks. Healthcare providers should follow institutional infection control policies when installing or replacing the device.
The device should not be reused between patients and should be disposed of according to medical waste guidelines after use. Regular inspection of the respiratory circuit can help ensure uninterrupted airflow and proper humidification throughout ventilation therapy.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The Smiths Medical 002840P humidifier HME is intended for professional medical use within respiratory therapy systems. It should be used only by trained healthcare personnel familiar with ventilation equipment and airway management protocols.
Users should follow all facility safety procedures and manufacturer guidance when integrating the device into respiratory circuits. Proper disposal practices must be followed to maintain healthcare facility safety and compliance with medical waste regulations.
How to Order
The Smiths Medical 002840P Humidifier HCH HME Straight Gas Port 35 mL Dead Space is available in cases of 40 units for hospital and clinical purchasing needs. For pricing, availability, and bulk ordering support, contact CIA Medical directly.
To place an order or request product assistance, call (312) 275-5850.
