Cardinal Health DAR™ Adult - Pediatric Mechanical Filter HME (Large)

DAR™ Adult - Pediatric Mechanical Filter HME (Large)

This adult-pediatric mechanical filter HME is a combined high-efficiency filter and heat moisture exchanger for breathing system use. It fits buyers who need anti-microbial protection, airway humidification, and convenient end tidal CO2 sampling access in one component. The large model uses ISO standard 15 mm and 22 mm fittings and is individually packaged clean.

Good Fit For

• Breathing system setups that need filtration and humidification in one device
• Workflows that require access to end tidal CO2 sampling
• Facilities looking to reduce heated humidification cost

Key Features

• Combined mechanical filter and HME supports both anti-microbial protection and patient humidification
• Hydrophobic membrane helps protect against cross-contamination in the breathing circuit
• Hygroscopic membrane traps patient moisture for effective airway humidification
• Low airflow resistance helps reduce work of breathing
• End tidal CO2 sampling port gives convenient access to airway gases
• ISO standard 15 mm and 22 mm fittings connect with breathing systems

Applications and Usage

• Adding filtration and humidification to an adult or pediatric breathing system
• Connecting to breathing circuits that use ISO standard 15 mm and 22 mm fittings
• Supporting airway gas sampling through the integrated CO2 sampling port
• Helping manage moisture in breathing tubes to reduce sampling line blockage

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 15 mm.
• Check breathing system connection requirements against the 15 mm and 22 mm fitting configuration before ordering
• This product is individually packaged clean; no sterility claim is provided in the source facts
• The large model is intended for adult-pediatric use as stated in the product information

FAQ

• Does this product combine filtration and humidification? Yes. This mechanical filter HME combines a high-efficiency mechanical filter with heat and moisture exchange to support both anti-microbial protection and patient humidification.
• Does it have a port for end tidal CO2 sampling? Yes. The filter HME includes an end tidal CO2 sampling port for convenient access to airway gases.
• What connection sizes does it use? The product uses ISO standard 15 mm and 22 mm fittings for connection with a breathing system.
• How does the filter help with moisture control? The hygroscopic membrane traps the patient's moisture for effective airway humidification, and the product details also note effective moisture control to help reduce sampling line blockage.
• Is this product sterile? No sterility information is provided in the source facts. The product details say it is supplied clean and individually packaged.

From Hygrobac by Cardinal Health.