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Hygrobac Filter/HME



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Product Features

  • 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.

Indications For Usage

  • Adult (recommended tidal volume >150ml), single patient use on anesthetized patients and respiratory care patients who require a breathing circuit. The product is intended to be replaced at least once every 24 hours.

Specifications
Recommended tidal volume > 150ml
Moisture output and temperature
(ISO 9360)
 

     Vt 666ml

2 hours - 33.0mg H2O/l @ 32.0oC
Resistance to flow (ISO 9360)  

     30 l/min

1.0cm H2O

     60 l/min

2.2cm H2O

     90 l/min

4.0cm H2O
Bacterial filtration efficiency >99.999%
Viral filtration efficiency >99.9999%
Dead space
(connectors included - ISO 9360)
84 ml
Weight 49g
Type of filtration Electrostatic

For additional information or to place an order, call Nellcor Customer Service
at 1-800-NELLCOR (1-800-635-5267).

Note To Patients:
All the devices shown here are prescription products and must be obtained from a licensed homecare provider or physician.  Patients cannot purchase directly from Nellcor.

 
 


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