Smiths Medical 002841 - EXCHANGER, HEAT / MOIST, W/FLEX TUBE, 20/CS
The Smiths Medical 002841 Heat and Moisture Exchanger with Flexible Tube is designed to support efficient respiratory humidification in clinical ventilation and airway management systems. This device helps conserve a patients natural heat and moisture during breathing, delivering conditioned air back to the airway to maintain mucosal integrity and improve respiratory comfort.
By incorporating a flexible tube connection, the exchanger provides greater positioning flexibility between the patient interface and ventilatory equipment. This design reduces torque on the airway connection while maintaining stable airflow. Widely used in hospitals, emergency departments, and respiratory therapy settings, the Smiths Medical 002841 HME plays an essential role in protecting patient airways during mechanical ventilation and anesthesia procedures.
Each case includes 20 individually packaged units, supporting efficient inventory management for healthcare facilities that require dependable respiratory accessories for daily clinical use.
Key Benefits
- Helps retain heat and moisture from exhaled air to maintain airway hydration
- Flexible tube design improves patient comfort and reduces airway strain
- Supports effective humidification during ventilator or anesthesia use
- Compact and lightweight structure minimizes resistance in breathing circuits
- Reliable airflow performance for consistent respiratory therapy
- Individually packaged units enhance hygiene and handling safety
- Case packaging allows convenient stocking for hospital supply systems
Compatibility and Applications
The Smiths Medical 002841 heat and moisture exchanger is compatible with standard respiratory circuits, ventilator systems, and anesthesia breathing equipment commonly used in hospitals and clinical environments. Its universal connections allow integration with a wide range of airway management components including endotracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes, and breathing circuit connectors.
This device is commonly used in intensive care units, operating rooms, emergency departments, respiratory therapy units, and transport ventilation setups. It is particularly valuable in situations where active humidification systems are not practical or when portable respiratory equipment is required.
Usage Guidelines
The heat and moisture exchanger should be installed between the patient airway device and the ventilator circuit. Clinicians should confirm that all connections are secure and that airflow remains unobstructed before initiating ventilation support.
For optimal performance, the device should be monitored during use to ensure proper humidity exchange and minimal airflow resistance. Replacement intervals should follow institutional protocols or clinical recommendations, especially during prolonged ventilation therapy.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical 002841 exchanger is manufactured in compliance with recognized medical device quality standards and regulatory requirements applicable to respiratory care equipment. Production processes adhere to strict quality control measures to ensure reliable performance in critical patient care environments.
Materials used in the device are selected for safety, durability, and compatibility with respiratory airflow systems used in modern healthcare facilities.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with standard heat and moisture exchangers available on the market, the Smiths Medical 002841 model offers the advantage of an integrated flexible tube design that improves positioning flexibility and reduces strain on the patient airway interface.
While many basic HME filters use rigid connectors, this model allows clinicians to position ventilator circuits more comfortably around the patient. The result is improved ergonomic handling during mechanical ventilation and reduced risk of airway displacement during patient movement.
Healthcare providers also recognize Smiths Medical respiratory products for consistent airflow performance and dependable manufacturing quality.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This heat and moisture exchanger is commonly used by respiratory therapists, anesthesiologists, intensive care clinicians, and emergency medical teams. It supports patient care in environments where mechanical ventilation or assisted breathing is required.
Typical applications include ventilated patients in intensive care units, anesthesia breathing circuits during surgical procedures, patient transport ventilation, and respiratory therapy in emergency or trauma situations.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
- Inspect packaging integrity before opening the device
- Ensure all respiratory circuit connections are firmly secured
- Monitor airflow and patient response during ventilation therapy
- Replace the exchanger according to clinical protocols or if resistance increases
- Dispose of used units following medical waste handling guidelines
Regulatory and Safety Information
The Smiths Medical 002841 heat and moisture exchanger is intended for single patient use within respiratory circuits. Healthcare professionals should follow all clinical guidelines and institutional protocols when using respiratory humidification accessories.
Proper installation and monitoring are essential to maintain safe airflow and effective humidification during ventilation therapy. The device should be used only by trained healthcare personnel familiar with airway management equipment.
How to Order
The Smiths Medical 002841 Heat and Moisture Exchanger with Flexible Tube is available in a case of 20 units for healthcare facilities and clinical supply inventories. For product availability, pricing, or assistance with bulk orders, contact CIA Medical directly.
To place an order, call (312) 275-5850 and speak with a medical supply specialist who can assist with product selection and shipping arrangements.
