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Hygroboy Filter/HME



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Product Features

  • Combined Filter/HME sized for pediatric use reduces set-up time, minimizes dead space and weight while maximizing efficiency.
  • 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

  • Pediatric (recommended tidal volume 70-250ml), 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 70-250ml
Moisture output and temperature
(ISO 9360)
 

     Vt 250ml

2 hours - 32.3mg H2O/l @ 31.6oC
Resistance to flow (ISO 9360) 1.4cm H2O @ 20 l/min
Bacterial filtration efficiency 99.999%
Viral filtration efficiency 99.9999%
Dead space
(connectors included - ISO 9360)
25 ml
Weight 21g
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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