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

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%

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

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

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

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+%

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Filta-Therm® HME features include:* Bacterial filtration efficiency - >99.99* Moisture return at: VT 500 mL - 29.1 mg H2O/L* Resistance to flow:* 30 LPM - 1.2 cm H2O* 60 LPM - 3.0 cm H2O* Compressible volume - 66 mL* Minimum tidal volume - 200 mL* Flextube

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

Filter, HME, BVF, Straight, w/o Gas Sampling Port

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

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

Filter, HME, BVF, Straight

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

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

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.