Smiths Medical 002850P - HUMIDIFIER HCH/HME BACT/VIRAL FILTER GAS PORT (20/CS)
The Smiths Medical 002850P Humidifier HCH HME Bacterial Viral Filter with Gas Port is designed to provide reliable humidification and effective filtration for patients receiving respiratory support. This device combines a heat and moisture exchanger with high-efficiency bacterial and viral filtration, helping maintain airway moisture while reducing the risk of contamination within breathing circuits.
Engineered for use in clinical environments where patient safety and respiratory performance are critical, this humidifier filter supports both humidification and infection control in one compact unit. The integrated gas port allows for convenient monitoring or gas sampling without interrupting the respiratory circuit, making it an efficient component in ventilator and anesthesia systems.
Packaged in cases of twenty units, the device is suitable for hospitals, surgical centers, respiratory therapy departments, and emergency care settings where consistent respiratory filtration and humidification are required.
Key Benefits
- Integrated heat and moisture exchanger supports effective humidification of inspired gases
- High-efficiency bacterial and viral filtration helps reduce contamination risk
- Gas port allows for convenient gas monitoring or sampling during respiratory therapy
- Compact and lightweight design minimizes additional circuit weight
- Single-use construction supports infection control protocols
- Reliable performance for ventilated or anesthetized patients
- Convenient case packaging for efficient inventory management
Compatibility and Applications
The Smiths Medical 002850P humidifier HME filter is compatible with a wide range of respiratory support systems used in hospitals and critical care settings. It is commonly integrated into ventilator circuits, anesthesia delivery systems, and other breathing circuits where humidification and microbial filtration are required.
Typical applications include intensive care units, operating rooms, emergency departments, post-anesthesia recovery areas, and respiratory therapy departments. The gas port allows clinicians to measure airway gases or introduce monitoring equipment without disrupting ventilation.
Usage Guidelines
Prior to installation, clinicians should verify compatibility with the intended respiratory circuit and ensure the device remains in sterile packaging until use. The humidifier HME filter should be positioned according to standard respiratory circuit configuration, typically between the patient airway interface and the breathing circuit tubing.
Healthcare providers should monitor airflow resistance and replace the unit according to clinical protocol or manufacturer guidance. As a single-use component, the device should be discarded after use to maintain infection control standards.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical humidifier HME filter is manufactured according to rigorous medical device quality standards to support safe and consistent performance in clinical environments. It is designed to meet recognized regulatory and safety requirements for respiratory therapy devices used in healthcare facilities.
Quality manufacturing processes and validated filtration technology ensure dependable bacterial and viral filtration while maintaining appropriate airflow resistance for patient safety.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with standard humidification devices or basic respiratory filters, the Smiths Medical 002850P provides the advantage of combining humidification and microbial filtration in a single unit. The addition of a gas monitoring port further enhances its functionality within modern respiratory circuits.
Many basic filters lack integrated gas access or provide limited humidification performance. In contrast, this HME filter supports both moisture conservation and infection control, helping reduce the need for additional components in the breathing circuit.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This product is commonly used by respiratory therapists, anesthesiologists, critical care physicians, and nursing staff who manage ventilated patients or anesthesia systems. It is particularly useful in clinical environments where infection prevention and respiratory moisture management are essential.
Typical scenarios include mechanical ventilation in intensive care units, anesthesia delivery during surgical procedures, emergency airway management, and respiratory support for patients requiring controlled ventilation or assisted breathing.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
To ensure optimal performance, clinicians should inspect the humidifier HME filter before use and confirm proper orientation within the respiratory circuit. The device should remain dry prior to installation and should not be reused once removed from the breathing circuit.
Monitoring for increased resistance or visible moisture buildup is recommended during extended procedures. Replacement should follow institutional infection control policies and manufacturer guidelines to maintain patient safety and effective respiratory support.
Regulatory and Safety Information
This device is intended for professional healthcare use within controlled medical environments. Proper training in respiratory circuit setup and ventilator management is required for safe use. Healthcare providers should always follow institutional protocols and applicable regulatory guidance when using respiratory filtration devices.
Single-use medical devices should not be cleaned, sterilized, or reused. Proper disposal procedures should be followed in accordance with healthcare facility policies for medical waste.
How to Order
The Smiths Medical 002850P Humidifier HCH HME Bacterial Viral Filter with Gas Port is available in cases of 20 units and is designed for healthcare facilities requiring dependable respiratory filtration and humidification components.
To place an order or obtain additional product information, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850.
