Smiths Medical 2813 - EXCHANGER, HME W / GAS PORT, 50/CS
The Smiths Medical 2813 Exchanger, HME with Gas Port, 50 per case is designed for respiratory care environments that require reliable heat and moisture exchange during assisted ventilation or anesthesia support. This HME exchanger helps conserve patient airway humidity and warmth while supporting gas monitoring through the integrated gas sampling port.
Built for clinical efficiency, the Smiths Medical 2813 HME exchanger provides a practical solution for hospitals, surgery centers, respiratory therapy departments, and critical care settings where consistent airway management accessories are essential. Its case quantity of 50 units supports streamlined supply planning for high-use clinical areas.
Key Benefits
The Smiths Medical 2813 HME with gas port supports effective airway humidification by helping retain heat and moisture from the patient's exhaled breath. This can help reduce airway dryness during ventilatory support and anesthesia procedures.
The integrated gas port allows clinicians to connect compatible gas sampling lines when respiratory gas monitoring is required. This design helps reduce the need for additional adapters and supports a cleaner breathing circuit setup.
The disposable format promotes infection control practices and helps simplify turnover between patients. The 50 per case packaging is well suited for facilities that need dependable inventory for routine respiratory care and procedural use.
Compatibility and Applications
The Smiths Medical 2813 Exchanger, HME with Gas Port is intended for use within compatible breathing circuits, anesthesia circuits, and ventilatory support systems where an HME device with a gas sampling port is clinically appropriate. It may be used in operating rooms, post-anesthesia care units, intensive care units, emergency departments, and respiratory therapy settings.
This product is commonly selected for airway management workflows that require heat and moisture exchange along with access for gas monitoring. Compatibility should always be confirmed with the facility's breathing circuit components, connectors, ventilator accessories, and institutional protocols before use.
Usage Guidelines
Use the Smiths Medical 2813 HME exchanger only as directed by the product labeling, facility policy, and the supervising clinician's instructions. Before placement, inspect the device packaging and product for damage, contamination, or visible defects. Do not use the device if the packaging has been compromised or if the product appears damaged.
Connect the HME exchanger securely within the breathing circuit according to approved clinical procedures. When gas monitoring is required, attach the compatible sampling line to the gas port and verify that the connection is secure. Monitor the patient and breathing circuit during use to ensure appropriate ventilation, airway pressure, moisture management, and gas sampling performance.
Replace the device according to facility protocol, manufacturer instructions, or sooner if it becomes contaminated, obstructed, excessively wet, damaged, or clinically unsuitable for continued use.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical 2813 HME exchanger should be used in accordance with applicable medical device labeling, institutional infection control standards, respiratory therapy policies, and anesthesia safety protocols. Facilities should verify product documentation, regulatory status, and any applicable standards through their purchasing records and manufacturer-supplied information.
As with all respiratory circuit accessories, correct product selection, proper circuit placement, and ongoing patient monitoring are essential. Use should be limited to trained healthcare professionals familiar with airway management, breathing circuits, and gas monitoring requirements.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with standard HME exchangers that do not include a gas port, the Smiths Medical 2813 provides added utility for clinical settings where gas sampling may be needed. This can help simplify circuit setup by combining heat and moisture exchange with convenient monitoring access.
Compared with larger or more complex humidification systems, this disposable HME exchanger offers a compact, single-patient-use option for appropriate respiratory and anesthesia applications. The 50 per case configuration also helps support purchasing efficiency for facilities with recurring respiratory supply needs.
When evaluating alternatives, buyers should compare connector compatibility, dead space requirements, resistance characteristics, gas sampling needs, patient population, case quantity, and facility protocol requirements.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
The Smiths Medical 2813 Exchanger, HME with Gas Port is typically used by anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, respiratory therapists, ICU clinicians, emergency care teams, and perioperative staff. It is suited for clinical environments where maintaining airway humidity and enabling gas monitoring access are part of patient care.
Common application scenarios include anesthesia breathing circuits, ventilatory support setups, monitored respiratory care, procedural sedation environments, post-operative respiratory support, and critical care airway management. Product selection should always be based on the patient's condition, circuit requirements, and clinician judgment.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Store the Smiths Medical 2813 HME exchangers in a clean, dry area away from excessive heat, moisture, and contamination. Keep products in their original packaging until ready for use to help maintain cleanliness and traceability.
Before use, verify that the product matches the required item number, description, and case configuration. During use, check the breathing circuit regularly for secure connections, condensation buildup, resistance concerns, or signs of obstruction. Dispose of the device after use according to facility policy for single-patient-use respiratory accessories.
Do not attempt to clean, reprocess, or reuse disposable HME exchangers unless the manufacturer labeling specifically permits it. Proper disposal and timely replacement support patient safety and infection prevention.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The Smiths Medical 2813 Exchanger, HME with Gas Port is a clinical respiratory accessory and should be used only under appropriate medical supervision. It is not intended for consumer self-use or use outside approved healthcare applications.
Clinicians should follow all applicable warnings, contraindications, instructions for use, and facility protocols. Patient monitoring is required during use, especially in situations involving mechanical ventilation, anesthesia, critical care, or gas sampling. Confirm suitability for the patient before use, particularly when treating patients with special ventilation needs, high secretion levels, reduced tidal volume, or other airway management concerns.
How to Order
Select the Smiths Medical 2813 EXCHANGER, HME W / GAS PORT, 50/CS and add it to your cart. Complete checkout with your preferred shipping and payment options. For bulk orders, quotes, or further assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312)275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.
