Smiths Medical 0552 - HUMIDIFIER, PREFILLED, STRL WATER, 500 ML, 12/CS
The Smiths Medical 0552 Prefilled Humidifier with Sterile Water is designed to deliver safe and effective humidification for oxygen therapy in clinical and home care environments. Preloaded with 500 mL of sterile water, this disposable humidifier helps maintain optimal moisture levels during oxygen delivery, improving patient comfort and preventing airway dryness. Each unit is individually sealed and ready for immediate use, helping healthcare providers save time while maintaining strict infection control standards.
Constructed for reliability and simplicity, the humidifier integrates easily with standard oxygen flowmeters and delivery systems. Its clear bottle design allows clinicians to monitor water levels at a glance, while the secure cap and diffuser system ensure consistent humidification throughout therapy. Packaged in cases of twelve units, the Smiths Medical 0552 humidifier is well suited for hospitals, outpatient clinics, respiratory therapy departments, and long term care facilities that require dependable oxygen humidification solutions.
Key Benefits
The Smiths Medical 0552 humidifier is prefilled with sterile water, eliminating the need for manual filling and reducing preparation time for healthcare staff. Its ready to use configuration minimizes contamination risk and supports improved infection control practices.
The 500 mL capacity provides extended humidification for oxygen therapy, helping reduce dryness and irritation in the patient's nasal passages and upper airway. The integrated diffuser design ensures consistent bubble formation and reliable humidification performance across a range of oxygen flow rates.
Clear graduated markings allow quick monitoring of remaining water levels, enabling clinicians to manage therapy efficiently. The lightweight disposable design simplifies handling and disposal after use, making it ideal for busy healthcare environments.
Compatibility and Applications
This prefilled humidifier is compatible with most standard oxygen flowmeters and oxygen therapy systems commonly used in hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare settings. It connects easily to oxygen regulators and tubing systems without the need for specialized adapters.
The Smiths Medical 0552 humidifier is frequently used in respiratory therapy applications where humidified oxygen is required. Typical applications include supplemental oxygen therapy for patients with respiratory conditions, post operative oxygen delivery, and long term oxygen therapy in home care environments.
It is suitable for use with nasal cannulas, oxygen masks, and other oxygen delivery accessories where humidification is recommended to maintain patient comfort during oxygen therapy.
Usage Guidelines
Before initiating oxygen therapy, the humidifier should be securely connected to a compatible oxygen flowmeter or regulator. Once connected, the oxygen tubing can be attached to the humidifier outlet and adjusted to the prescribed flow rate according to clinical guidelines.
Healthcare providers should verify that the sterile water level is sufficient for the duration of therapy and ensure that bubbling is visible during oxygen delivery, confirming proper humidification function. The humidifier should remain upright during operation to maintain consistent performance.
As a disposable device, the humidifier should be discarded after single patient use or when the sterile water supply has been depleted, following facility infection control protocols.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical 0552 humidifier is manufactured in accordance with strict medical device quality standards to ensure reliability and patient safety. Each unit is prefilled with sterile water and sealed under controlled conditions to maintain product sterility and integrity prior to use.
The device complies with regulatory and manufacturing standards applicable to respiratory therapy accessories used in professional healthcare environments.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with manually filled humidifiers, the Smiths Medical 0552 prefilled humidifier provides significant advantages in terms of convenience and infection control. By eliminating the need for staff to fill the bottle with sterile water, it reduces the risk of contamination and saves valuable preparation time in clinical settings.
Many competing humidifiers require separate sterile water supplies and manual assembly. In contrast, this prefilled design arrives ready for immediate connection to oxygen therapy systems, supporting faster patient setup and consistent humidification performance.
The clear bottle design and dependable diffuser system further distinguish this humidifier by providing reliable bubble formation and easy visual monitoring during oxygen therapy.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
Respiratory therapists rely on this humidifier when administering oxygen therapy to patients who require humidified oxygen to prevent airway dryness. Nurses and clinical staff frequently use the device in hospital wards, emergency departments, and recovery rooms where oxygen therapy is routinely provided.
Long term care facilities and home healthcare providers also use the Smiths Medical 0552 humidifier to support ongoing oxygen therapy for patients with chronic respiratory conditions. Its simple setup and disposable design make it especially valuable in environments where efficiency and infection control are essential.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
To ensure optimal performance, clinicians should confirm that the humidifier remains upright and properly connected to the oxygen flowmeter throughout therapy. Regular monitoring of the water level allows staff to determine when replacement is required.
Because the humidifier is designed for single patient use, it should not be refilled or reused. Proper disposal after therapy supports infection control protocols and maintains a safe clinical environment.
Storing unopened units in a clean and dry environment helps preserve sterility until the humidifier is needed for patient care.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The Smiths Medical 0552 humidifier is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals or caregivers familiar with oxygen therapy equipment. It should be used only with compatible oxygen regulators and delivery systems according to established clinical guidelines.
Prior to use, clinicians should inspect the packaging to confirm that the seal remains intact. If the packaging appears damaged or compromised, the humidifier should not be used. Disposal should follow local medical waste handling procedures and facility safety policies.
How to Order
The Smiths Medical 0552 Prefilled Humidifier with Sterile Water 500 mL is available in convenient cases of twelve units for healthcare facilities that require reliable oxygen humidification supplies. To place an order or request additional product information, contact CIA Medical at (312) 275-5850 and speak with a product specialist for assistance.
