Heat Moisture Exchangers (HME)

The ClearPath™ HME by Curaplex® is a heat and moisture exchanger that remains inline during medication delivery. The exclusive design provides an unobstructed path that maximizes drug delivery and utilization. Features: * Innovative ClearPath design optimizes the route of all medicated aerosol delivery * Bypass lever design makes inline medication treatment easier to administer * Reduces circuit breaks, helping to minimize the risk of VAP-related infections while avoiding lung derecruitment * Protects clinicians from exposure to depressurizing circuit spray * Clear visibility of lever position ensures clinician of gate position * HME mode provides optimal moisture output with low resistance to flow * Enhanced infection control practices, by maintaining a closed circuit system * Certified MR Safe and poses no known hazards in all MR environments The kit (#301-670253-KIT) includes the Curaplex® ClearPath™ HME & Curaplex® Cold Respiratory Ventilator Circuit.

Curaplex Heat Moisture Exchange (HMEF) Aero-Sat Filters. Features: * Moisture output (mg/L @ TV(mL)): 30@1000 * Flow Resistance (cmH2O @ L/min): 2.45 @ 60 * Dead space 46.2 mL * Weight: 33.2g * Tidal volume: 150-1000mL * Media: HME Paper/Electrostatic Filter * Port: Yes * Bacterial Efficiency: 99.999% * Viral Efficiency: 99.99%

Curaplex Aero-Sat Heat Moisture Exchangers (HME) are available with features.

KimVent® Heat and Moisture Exchangers (HME) ensure effective moisture and heat retention, minimizing moisture loss of the patient. Features: * Low resistance to flow * Light weight

Heat moisture exchanger features include: * 15 mm ID fitting * Dead Space 12.5 mL * O2 Port * Resistance (@.5 l/s) 1.8 * Moisture Efficiency in mg H2O/L - 30 @ 200 ml Vt * Moisture Efficiency in mg H2O/L 24 @ 500 ml Vt

The TRACH-VENT® HME is designed specifically for trachestomized or intubated, spontaneously breathing patients.Features: * >50 ml VT range * 27 mgH2O/L, VT = 0.5L moisture output * 0.25 cmH2O, 30lpm resistance * 10 ml dead space

Inter-Therm™ >99.998% Filtration Efficiency HMEF, with Luer Lock Port

The Intersurgical range of Heat and Moisture Exchanging Filters (HMEFs) combines the filtration efficiency of dedicated breathing filters with optimum moisture return provided by the addition of an HME element. These are designed for use at the patient connection. Specifications: * Moisture loss: 9.3 to 9.9mg H2O/L * Calculated moisture return: 28.9 to 29.5mg H2O/L * Filtration efficiency: > 99.99% * Resistance to flow: * 30L/min: 1.0 to 1.2cm H2O * 60L/min: 2.4 to 2.5cm H2O * Compressible volume: 65 to 66mL * Weight: 42 to 43g * Connectors: 22ID – 22OD/15ID * Minimum tidal volume: > 200mL * Accessories available: * Flextube™ * Flexible catheter mount * Luer Lock Port

Designed with a rounded ergonomic polypropylene housing, Clear-Therm HMEF products represent an optimal combination of performance and cost-effectiveness. The Clear-Therm HMEFs come as a mini or a micro size.

Heat and Moisture Exchangers exhibit low resistance to flow and high moisture output in ventilated or spontaneously breathing patients.Features: * Efficient heat and moisture recovery * ISO standard tapered ends to assure a consistent leak-free seal

Thermovent® 600 HME features include: * Moisture Output: 27 mg H2O/L at 34°C for 500 ml tidal volume * Resistance to Flow: 2.9 cm H2O at 60 LPM * Media: Corrugated paper * Weight: 10 grams * Dead Space: 11.3 ml * Connections: 15 mm ID x 22 mm OD on patient end; 15 mm OD on circuit end * Single Use * Sterile

HUMID-VENT® HMEs are characterized by optimal moisture output coupled with low resistance to flow, low dead-space and light weight.Features: * For neonates and infants * 15ml to 50ml tidal volumes * Provides over 30 mgH2O/L @ Vt 20mL * 0.6, 5 LPM; 0.9, 10 LPM resistance (cm H20) * 15mm male x 15mm f / 22mm connection * latex-, phthalate-, and PVC-free * Sterile

Tracheolife® II HME features include: * Single use device, complete with oxygen port positioned to allow heating and humidification of all inspired gases * Collection chamber ensures functionality is not compromised in the presence of sputum * Easy replacement without additional assembly * Easy and non-traumatic replacement * High humidification efficiency * No further components required * Central port allows suctioning and sampling to be performed without removing the HME * ISO standard 15 mm fitting * Supplied clean and individually packaged

Hygrolife® HME features include: * Hygroscopic HME media traps patients own moisture, and minimizes heat loss * Low air flow resistance * Moisture output greater than 30mg H2O/l (ISO 9360, Vt 750ml) * Calcium chloride treated HME media improves effectiveness * End tidal CO2 port offers convenient access to airway gases * ISO standard 15 and 22mm fittings * Supplied clean and individually packaged

Hygroscopic condenser humidifiers (also called heat and moisture exchangers - HME/HMEF) effectively provide heat and moisture delivery/recovery for ventilated and spontaneously breathing patients. Available in a variety of sizes and shapes, HCHs are compatible with leading breathing systems and come with or without filtration material.

The HUMID-VENT® Filter Angled Compact HME is characterized by optimal moisture output coupled with low resistance to flow, cross-contamination protection from outstanding filtration efficiency, low dead-space and light weight.Features: * Compact, angled design * Gas sampling connector * 150ml to 1000ml tidal volumes * Provides over 30 mgH2O/L @ Vt 1.0L * 1.8, 60 LPM resistance (cm H20) * 15mm male x 15mm f / 22mm connection * Latex-, phthalate-, and PVC-free

The Humid-Vent 1 is the original, disposable, in-line HME. * Recommended for tidal volumes between 50 mL and 600 mL * Offers low resistance to flow * Available in 2 configurations, with and without CO2 port

Thermovent® 1200 HME features include: * High efficiency HME paper elements * Low resistance to flow; minimizes pressure-build and reduces the work of breathing for weaning off ventilator * Small dead space; suitable for both ventilated and spontaneously breathing patients * Full compatibility with breathing systems or masks * Sterile

Heat moisture exchanger features include: * 15 mm ID fitting * Dead Space 12.5 mL * O2 Port * Resistance (@.5 l/s) 1.1 * Moisture Efficiency in mg H2O/L - 30 @ 200 ml Vt * Moisture Efficiency in mg H2O/L 24 @ 500 ml Vt

The Humid-Vent 2 is designed in both angled and straight versions for use in intensive care and anesthesia applications. * Recommended for tidal volumes between 150 mL and 1500 mL * Transparent housing provides excellent visibility * Very low resistance to flow * Humid-Vent 2S Flex configurations include permanently attached 15-mm ID Smooth-Flo® tube with rigid patient connector * Item Code 17731 is provided sterile for head and neck surgery

Humid-Vent Filters are high-performance heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) that are coupled with hydrophobic bacterial/viral breathing filters. In addition to their bacteriostatic properties, a high level of protection is provided by a true hydrophobic filter.Thanks to their compact design, lightweight Humid-Vent Filters provide excellent heat and humidification output combined with very low dead space. Available in Light, Compact, Small and Pedi versions, the Humid-Vent filter range is suitable for the most diverse applications in anaesthesia and the ICU. The Humid-Vent Filter Compact The Humid-Vent Filter Compact is the third generation of combined HME/filter and is the ideal solution for use in the ICU and in anesthesia applications. Humid-Vent Filter Small The Humid-Vent Filter Small is small, extremely lightweight and particularly versatile. It is ideal for use with larger children and adults undergoing anesthesia. It offers adult performance in a child-sized format (dead space 27 ml) with a tidal volume of up to 1000 ml. Humid-Vent Filter Pedi Developed for children receiving anesthesia, or in the ICU, the Humid-Vent Filter Pedi can be used for tidal volumes from 50 ml up to 250 ml.

Humid-Vent Filters are high-performance heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) that are coupled with hydrophobic bacterial/viral breathing filters. In addition to their bacteriostatic properties, a high level of protection is provided by a true hydrophobic filter. Thanks to their compact design, lightweight Humid-Vent Filters provide excellent heat and humidification output combined with very low dead space. Features: * Designed to accommodate tidal volumes from 250-1500 mL * Weighs only 30 grams * 2 configurations to meet varying clinical needs of anesthesia and intensive care patients * 30 mg/L moisture output at 1200-mL tidal volume * Bacterial efficiency 99.9999%; viral efficiency 99.99+%

The hydrophobic HEPA filter uses the bidirectional bacterial/viral filtration media which provides high-level filtration protection while conserving patient exhaled heat and humidity.Features: * Smooth, lightweight, transparent, low-dead-space housing design for maximum patient and staff comfort * For use with adult and pediatric patients in anesthesia applications * Bacterial/Viral filtration efficiency: 99.9999+% * True hydrophobic HEPA filter, HEPA Class 13 * 150 ml to 800 ml tidal volume * 2.3 cm H2O resistance * 29 ml dead space * Individually packaged

Hygrobac® S compact filter/HME features include: * Combined Filter/HME reduces set up time * Electrostatic Hydrophobic membrane protects against cross-contamination * Hygroscopic membrane traps patient's moisture providing effective airway humidification * Low resistance to airflow minimizes work of breathing * Effective moisture control reduces the risk of colonization in breathing tubes and minimizes sampling line blockage * End tidal CO2 sampling port offers convenient access to airway gases * ISO standard 15mm and 22mm fitting connects with breathing system * Treated with physiologically safe calcium chloride * Supplied clean and individually packaged