Smiths Medical 002851P - HUMIDIFIER HCH/HME BACT/VIRAL FILTER GAS PORT FLEXTUBE (20/CS)
The Smiths Medical 002851P Humidifier HCH/HME Bacterial Viral Filter with Gas Port Flextube is designed to provide effective humidification and high-level microbial filtration within respiratory care circuits. This compact heat and moisture exchanger helps maintain appropriate airway humidity while protecting patients and clinical equipment from bacterial and viral contamination. Built with an integrated gas sampling port and flexible tubing, this device enhances clinical monitoring while maintaining reliable airflow performance.
Developed for use in critical care and anesthesia environments, the filter supports infection control protocols while preserving moisture and heat during ventilation therapy. The lightweight and efficient design makes it suitable for both short-term procedures and extended respiratory support.
Key Benefits
- Provides efficient heat and moisture exchange to support airway humidification
- High-efficiency bacterial and viral filtration for enhanced infection control
- Integrated gas sampling port enables accurate respiratory gas monitoring
- Flexible tubing improves connection stability and patient comfort
- Low resistance airflow supports optimal ventilation performance
- Compact and lightweight design reduces circuit burden
- Convenient case packaging for clinical supply management
Compatibility and Applications
This humidifier HME filter is compatible with standard respiratory circuits used in anesthesia machines, ventilators, and patient breathing systems. The universal connectors support seamless integration with common respiratory therapy equipment across hospital and surgical environments.
Typical applications include mechanical ventilation, anesthesia procedures, intensive care ventilation circuits, emergency respiratory care, and patient monitoring systems requiring gas sampling capability.
Usage Guidelines
The device should be installed between the patient airway interface and the breathing circuit in accordance with clinical respiratory protocols. Ensure all connections are secure prior to initiating airflow or ventilation support.
Healthcare professionals should monitor the device during use for airflow resistance or moisture accumulation. The gas sampling port may be used with compatible monitoring equipment to assess respiratory gas concentrations during treatment.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical humidifier HME filter is manufactured according to stringent medical device quality standards. Production follows internationally recognized healthcare manufacturing guidelines to ensure performance consistency and patient safety.
Each device undergoes quality control testing to confirm filtration efficiency, airflow characteristics, and durability within respiratory circuits.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with many standard heat moisture exchangers, the Smiths Medical 002851P unit provides the added advantage of an integrated bacterial and viral filter combined with a gas sampling port. This multifunctional design helps reduce the need for additional circuit components while maintaining reliable humidification.
The flexible tubing also enhances circuit adaptability and reduces stress on connections compared to rigid filter alternatives commonly used in respiratory setups.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This product is commonly used by respiratory therapists, anesthesiologists, critical care physicians, and surgical teams. It is well suited for hospitals, surgical centers, intensive care units, emergency departments, and outpatient surgical facilities.
Clinical scenarios include ventilated patients requiring airway humidification, anesthesia circuits during surgical procedures, infection-controlled respiratory support environments, and monitoring systems that require integrated gas sampling.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Ensure the filter is properly positioned in the breathing circuit with the correct orientation before initiating ventilation. Avoid excessive moisture buildup by monitoring the device periodically during extended procedures.
For infection control and patient safety, the device should be used according to facility protocols and replaced as recommended by respiratory care guidelines. Store unused units in a clean, dry environment to maintain product integrity.
Regulatory and Safety Information
This respiratory filtration device is intended for professional healthcare use within clinical environments. Users should follow institutional safety procedures and equipment manufacturer guidelines when integrating the filter into respiratory systems.
Only trained medical personnel should install and monitor the device to ensure proper ventilation performance and infection control standards.
How to Order
The Smiths Medical 002851P Humidifier HCH/HME Bacterial Viral Filter with Gas Port Flextube is available in convenient packaging of 20 units per case for healthcare facilities and medical supply distributors.
To place an order or obtain additional product information, contact CIA Medical at (312) 275-5850.
