Bacterial Viral Filters + HME
HME Breathing Filters consist of a Heat & Moisture Exchange medium with an electrostatic filter medium, held within a plastic casing. Heat & Moisture Exchange Filters are used to protect patients and ventilators from cross infection and to warm and humidify the inspired gases.
✚ Available in 3 sizes
✚ Sold Individually
Breathing filters protect patients from bacterial and viral contamination. Flexicare's HME filters use an electrostatic medium constructed of permanently charged bipolar rectangular split fibres which are able to capture airborne particles.
HMEF's are intended to help prevent the transmission of bacteria and viruses, and prevent cross infection to and from the patient during anaesthesia, artifical respiration and other types of assisted ventilation such as in the critical care environment. Additionally, HMEF provides a degree of heath and moisture retained from the patient's expired gases, which is then returned to the patient in the next inspired breath. In anaesthesia applications, a HMEF is normally positioned at the patient end of the breathing system, between the circuit Y-Piece and the patient's airway.
Specifications / Key Features
✚ Combines electrostatic filtration and HME media.
✚ Electrostatic filter media provides a high degree of efficiency.
✚ HME media provides high moisture output to each inspired breath.
✚ 22M / 15F connectors complying with ISO 5356 providing universal connections.
✚ The design of the filters conical connectors provides unidirectional fitting of the filter and prevents errors in connection.
✚ Patient side clearly marked on device housing for correct fitting.
✚ Lightweight design of the HME filters reduces drag on the breathing system.
✚ Rounded ergonomic shape with no sharp edges reduces the risk of pressure marking.
Warnings / Precautions
✚ Do not use if packaging is open, or packaging or contents are damaged.
✚ Do not use after the expiry date on the packaging.
✚ Before use, visually inspect all connections to confirm they are secure. Immediately before each procedure, carry out a functional test of the breathing system to ensure there is no occlusion or leakage.
✚ Always familiarise yourself with the Instructions for Use.
✚ Do not use between the patient and a humidification device (e.g. Active Humidifier) or nebuliser device.
✚ Consider the total system dead space before use.
✚ Change the filter after a maximum period of use of 24 hours.
✚ Replace the HME filtr immediately if it becomes soiled, ventilation is compromised, or significant pressure change is observed.
✚ Do not attempt to 'dry out' a breathing ststem or a breathing system filter.
For Full details on warnings & precautions, please see safety data sheet provided in the downloads section above.
The Bacterial Viral Filter & HME features a rounded shape with no sharp edges, reduces the risk of leaving pressure marks on the patient.
Key product features:
- Universal connector
- 22M/15F connectors comply to BS EN ISO 5356 standard
- Reduces risk of pressure marks
- Reduces drag on delivery systems
