HME Filter
HMEF retains heat and moisture from the expiratory phase of breathing and returns a portion of both during the inspiratory phase. HMEF also contains an electrostatic filter media preventing microorganisms from entering the breathing circuit.
• Low dead space, to minimize dangers associated with re-breathing carbon dioxide.
• Lightweight, to reduce additional heavy on the tracheal connection.
• Maximizes the humidity of inspired gases.
| Model | A501-2 | A501-4 |
| Version | Straight Adult | Straight Pediatric |
| Housing Material | Polystyrene+K-Resin | Polystyrene+K-Resin |
| Filtration Method | Electrostatic | Electrostatic |
| Filtration Efficiency BFE | 99%-99.999% | 99%-99.999% |
| Filtration Efficiency VFE | 99%-99.99% | 99%-99.99% |
| Resistance @ 20L/min | / |
Pro: <1.8cm H2O (BFE99.999%, VFE99.99%) Eco: <1.0cm H2O (BFE99.9%, VFE99%) |
| Resistance @ 30L/min |
Pro: <1.5cm H2O (BFE99.999%, VFE99.99%) Eco: <0.8cm H2O (BFE99.9%, VFE99%) |
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| Resistance @ 60L/min |
Pro: <3.1cm H2O (BFE99.999%, VFE99.99%) Eco: <1.8cm H2O (BFE99.9%, VFE99%) |
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| Tidal Volume Range | 150-1500 ml | 150-300 ml |
| Effective Filtration Area | 19.62 cm2 | 10.74 cm2 |
| Dead Space | 45 ml | 20 ml |
| Connections | 22M/15F - 22F/15M | 22M/15F - 22F/15M |
| Sampling Port | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 26.5±3g | 16±3g |
| Dimensions |
H: 74 ±1 mm; W: 59 ±1 mm |
H: 69 ±1 mm; W: 52 ±1 mm |
| Recommended Use | ≤24h | ≤24h |
| Moisture loss |
22.7 mg/L @ VT=1000ml 21.9 mg/L @ VT=750ml 19.5 mg/L @ VT=500ml 17.5 mg/L @ VT=250ml |
17.5 mg/L @ VT=250ml |
| PN | Model | Straight/angled | Category | Color | Series | Luer lock | Cap | Catheter Mount | Pcs/Carton |
| H00609012 | A501-2 | Straight | Adult | Green | Eco | Yes | White cap | None | 100 |
| H00609013 | A501-2 | Straight | Adult | Green | Eco | Yes | Green tethered cap | None | 100 |
| H00609014 | A501-2 | Straight | Adult | Green | Eco | Yes | Blue tethered cap | None | 100 |
| H00609015 | A501-2 | Straight | Adult | Green | Pro | Yes | Green tethered cap | None | 100 |
| H00609016 | A501-2 | Straight | Adult | Green | Eco | Yes | White cap | Yes | 100 |
| H00609017 | A501-2 | Straight | Adult | Green | Pro | Yes | White cap | Yes | 100 |
| H00609023 | A501-2 | Angled | Adult | Green | Eco | Yes | White cap | None | 100 |
| H00609024 | A501-2 | Angled | Adult | Green | Eco | Yes | White cap | Yes | 100 |
| H00609026 | A501-2 | Angled | Adult | Transparent | Eco | Yes | White cap | None | 100 |
| H00609027 | A501-2 | Straight | Adult | Transparent | Eco | Yes | White cap | None | 100 |
| H00609018 | A501-4 | Straight | Pediatric | Green | Eco | Yes | White cap | None | 100 |
| H00609019 | A501-4 | Straight | Pediatric | Green | Eco | Yes | Green tethered cap | None | 100 |
| H00609020 | A501-4 | Straight | Pediatric | Green | Pro | Yes | Green tethered cap | None | 100 |
| H00609021 | A501-4 | Straight | Pediatric | Green | Eco | Yes | White cap | Yes | 100 |
| H00609025 | A501-4 | Straight | Pediatric | Transparent | Eco | Yes | White cap | None | 100 |