Smiths Medical 2813 - Heat and Moisture Exchanger w/ Gas Port, Tidal Volume 90-1500ml, 50/cs
The Smiths Medical 2813 Heat and Moisture Exchanger with Gas Port is designed for use in respiratory and anesthesia breathing circuits where passive humidification and gas access are required. With a broad tidal volume range of 90-1500ml, this device supports a wide range of patient ventilation needs in clinical environments.
Each heat and moisture exchanger helps retain warmth and moisture from exhaled gas and returns it during inhalation, supporting airway humidification during mechanical ventilation, anesthesia, and respiratory care procedures. The integrated gas port allows clinicians to connect compatible monitoring or sampling lines when required by the care setting.
Key Benefits
The Smiths Medical 2813 provides reliable passive humidification support for patients using compatible ventilator or anesthesia systems. Its tidal volume range of 90-1500ml makes it suitable for a wide clinical range, helping facilities standardize respiratory circuit components across appropriate patient applications.
The built-in gas port supports efficient access for gas sampling or monitoring without requiring additional circuit modifications. The 50/cs packaging format is practical for hospitals, surgical centers, respiratory therapy departments, and clinical supply teams managing regular procedural demand.
Compatibility and Applications
This heat and moisture exchanger is intended for use with compatible respiratory circuits, anesthesia circuits, ventilators, and airway management setups where a heat and moisture exchanger with gas port access is clinically appropriate. It may be used in operating rooms, intensive care units, emergency departments, post-anesthesia care units, and other respiratory care settings.
Common applications include mechanical ventilation support, anesthesia breathing circuits, airway humidification assistance, and gas monitoring access when used according to facility protocol and the manufacturers instructions for use.
Usage Guidelines
Use the Smiths Medical 2813 only under the direction of qualified healthcare professionals. Before use, inspect the packaging and device for damage, contamination, or compromised integrity. Confirm that the tidal volume range, circuit connection, gas port requirements, and patient care plan are appropriate before placing the device into service.
Attach the heat and moisture exchanger securely within the compatible breathing circuit according to clinical protocol. Ensure that all connections are properly seated and that the gas port is used only with compatible sampling or monitoring equipment. Monitor the patient, circuit performance, airway resistance, and device condition throughout use.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical 2813 should be used in accordance with applicable healthcare facility policies, respiratory care standards, infection control procedures, and the manufacturers product labeling. Clinical teams should verify current regulatory status, product documentation, and any facility-specific requirements before use.
As with all respiratory circuit components, proper handling, storage, inspection, and disposal are essential to support patient safety and device performance.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with general heat and moisture exchangers that may have narrower patient ranges or no gas access feature, the Smiths Medical 2813 offers the advantage of a broad 90-1500ml tidal volume range and an integrated gas port. This combination can help reduce the need for additional adapters in suitable monitoring setups.
For healthcare facilities that value dependable respiratory circuit components from an established medical device manufacturer, this product provides a practical balance of clinical utility, workflow efficiency, and case-ready packaging.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This product is commonly selected by anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, ICU teams, surgical teams, emergency care clinicians, and hospital supply departments. It is suitable for clinical scenarios where passive heat and moisture exchange is needed as part of a compatible airway or breathing circuit setup.
Typical use environments include operating rooms during anesthesia, ventilated patient care areas, respiratory therapy procedures, and monitored airway management situations where gas port access is part of the clinical workflow.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Store the Smiths Medical 2813 in a clean, dry location according to the manufacturers storage recommendations. Keep units in their original packaging until ready for use. Do not use the device if the packaging is open, damaged, or compromised.
Follow facility policy for replacement intervals, single-patient use requirements, and disposal. During use, monitor for increased resistance, visible moisture buildup, secretion loading, loose connections, or any condition that may affect ventilation performance. Replace the device promptly when clinically indicated or according to protocol.
Regulatory and Safety Information
This product should be used only by trained healthcare professionals familiar with airway management, ventilation systems, and respiratory circuit components. Always follow the manufacturers instructions for use, facility respiratory care policies, and applicable infection prevention procedures.
Do not use this device outside its intended tidal volume range or with incompatible equipment. Patient condition, circuit configuration, gas monitoring needs, and humidification requirements should be assessed before use. For complete safety guidance, consult the official product labeling and clinical documentation supplied with the device.
How to Order
Select the Smiths Medical 2813 Heat and Moisture Exchanger w/ Gas Port, Tidal Volume 90-1500ml, 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.
