Smiths Medical 2840 - HUMIDIFIER HCH/HME BACT/VIRAL FILTER GAS PORT (40/CS)

The Smiths Medical 2840 HUMIDIFIER HCH/HME BACT/VIRAL FILTER GAS PORT (40/CS) is a respiratory care component designed to support humidification and filtration within compatible breathing circuits. This HCH/HME humidifier with bacterial and viral filtration helps maintain airway moisture while supporting contamination control in clinical respiratory, anesthesia, and ventilatory care environments.

With an integrated gas port, this device is suitable for applications where access to the breathing circuit may be required for gas sampling or related clinical monitoring, depending on facility protocol and equipment compatibility. Supplied 40 per case, it is a practical option for hospitals, surgical centers, respiratory departments, and other healthcare facilities that require dependable disposable respiratory circuit accessories.

Key Benefits

• Combines heat and moisture exchange support with bacterial and viral filtration in one respiratory component.
• Helps preserve moisture in inspired gases to support patient airway comfort during respiratory support.
• Designed to help reduce contamination risk within compatible breathing systems.
• Includes a gas port for appropriate clinical monitoring or gas sampling applications.
• Disposable format supports infection control protocols and efficient clinical workflow.
• Case packaging of 40 units supports departmental stocking and bulk purchasing needs.
• Suitable for use in professional healthcare environments where respiratory circuit filtration and humidification are required.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 2840 HCH/HME bacterial viral filter with gas port is intended for use with compatible respiratory breathing circuits and related ventilation or anesthesia equipment. It may be used in settings where clinicians require both humidification support and filtration between the patient and the breathing system.

Typical applications may include respiratory therapy, anesthesia care, mechanical ventilation support, transport ventilation, and other clinical situations where a compatible HME or HMEF-style device is selected by qualified healthcare professionals. Compatibility should always be confirmed with the breathing circuit, ventilator, anesthesia system, gas monitoring equipment, and facility-approved clinical protocols before use.

Usage Guidelines

Use the Smiths Medical 2840 only under the direction of trained healthcare professionals. Before use, inspect the packaging and device for damage, contamination, or compromised sterility where applicable. Do not use if the package is open, damaged, or if the device appears unsuitable for clinical use.

Connect the device securely within the approved breathing circuit configuration according to the product instructions for use and institutional policy. Confirm correct orientation, secure fitting, unobstructed flow, and proper connection of any gas sampling line or monitoring accessory when the gas port is used. Monitor the patient and breathing circuit throughout use for resistance, moisture accumulation, secretion buildup, or any change in clinical status.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 2840 should be used in accordance with the manufacturer instructions, applicable facility procedures, and relevant respiratory care safety standards. Healthcare facilities should verify current product labeling, regulatory status, and compatibility documentation before clinical implementation.

As with all respiratory circuit filters and HME products, proper device selection, correct connection, routine monitoring, and timely replacement are essential for safe performance. The product should be handled using appropriate infection prevention practices and disposed of according to clinical waste policies and local regulations.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with standard breathing circuit filters that provide filtration only, the Smiths Medical 2840 offers the added value of HCH/HME humidification support. This can help reduce the need for separate humidification and filtration components in compatible applications, supporting a more streamlined circuit setup.

Compared with basic HME devices without bacterial and viral filtration, this product is designed to provide both moisture retention support and filtration functionality. The integrated gas port also offers added clinical flexibility compared with similar devices that do not include port access for gas sampling or related monitoring needs.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is typically used by respiratory therapists, anesthesiologists, critical care teams, operating room staff, emergency departments, and other trained clinicians responsible for airway management and respiratory support. It is especially useful in clinical areas where breathing circuit efficiency, patient airway moisture, and contamination control are important considerations.

Common scenarios include ventilated patient care, perioperative respiratory support, anesthesia breathing systems, monitored respiratory therapy procedures, and facility stocking for disposable respiratory circuit accessories. The 40 per case format makes it suitable for healthcare organizations managing recurring use across multiple departments.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the Smiths Medical 2840 in a clean, dry area according to facility storage procedures and manufacturer recommendations. Keep products in their original packaging until ready for use, and rotate stock to support proper inventory control.

During use, monitor the device for increased resistance, visible blockage, excessive moisture accumulation, secretion buildup, or disconnection. Replace the device according to the instructions for use, patient condition, and facility policy. Do not attempt to clean, reprocess, or reuse disposable respiratory filters unless the manufacturer specifically permits it.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 2840 HUMIDIFIER HCH/HME BACT/VIRAL FILTER GAS PORT (40/CS) is intended for professional healthcare use. It should be selected and applied only by qualified personnel familiar with respiratory circuit management, infection control procedures, and patient monitoring requirements.

Always follow the product labeling, instructions for use, and applicable institutional policies. Do not use the device outside its intended application. Confirm patient suitability, equipment compatibility, and any facility-specific replacement intervals before use. Dispose of used devices as clinical waste in accordance with hospital policy and local regulations.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 2840 HUMIDIFIER HCH/HME BACT/VIRAL FILTER GAS PORT (40/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.