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Hygroster Filter/HME



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Product Features

  • Combined high efficiency mechanical Filter/HME maximizes anti-microbial protection and patient humidification.
  • Mechanical Hydrophobic membrane protects against cross-contamination.
  • Moisture output exceeds ASTM standard for heated humidifiers - reduced cost vs heated humidification.
  • 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 at
2 hours (ISO 9360)
     Vt 250ml 34.7mg H2O/l @ 32.3oC
     Vt 500ml 34.1mg H2O/l @ 33.2oC
     Vt 1000ml 33.4mg H2O/l @ 32.4oC
Resistance to flow (ISO 9360)
     30 l/min 0.8cm H2O
     60 l/min 2.5cm H2O
     90 l/min 2.8cm H2O
Bacterial filtration efficiency 99.999999%
Viral filtration efficiency 99.999999%
Dead space
(connectors included - ISO 9360)
96ml
Weight 49g
Type of filtration Mechanical

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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