Cardinal Health DAR™ HME for Tracheostomized Patients, 25EA/CS

DAR™ HME for Tracheostomized Patients, 25EA/CS

DAR HME for tracheostomized patients is a single-use heat and moisture exchanger that supports heating and humidification of inspired gases. It fits tracheostomy care workflows where easy replacement, suctioning access, and oxygen delivery matter. This version uses an ISO standard 15 mm fitting and includes a collection chamber plus a central port for suctioning and sampling without removing the HME.

Good Fit For

• Tracheostomy care settings using HMEs
• Workflows that require suctioning or sampling access
• Patients needing oxygen delivery through the HME

Key Features

• Single-use HME for tracheostomized patients
• Oxygen port is positioned to support heating and humidification of inspired gases
• Collection chamber helps maintain function in the presence of sputum
• Central port allows suctioning and sampling without removing the HME
• Easy replacement without additional assembly
• ISO standard 15 mm fitting supports consistent connection

Applications and Usage

• Heat and moisture exchange for tracheostomized patients
• Tracheostomy setups where inspired gases need heating and humidification
• Care routines that need suctioning without removing the HME
• Sampling access through the central port during use

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 15 mm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This is a single-use device.
• The product details note that each unit is individually packaged.
• Connection uses an ISO standard 15 mm fitting, so buyers should confirm fit with their existing setup.

FAQ

• Can suctioning be performed without removing the HME? Yes. The central port allows suctioning and sampling without removing the HME.
• Does this HME support oxygen delivery? Yes. The device includes an oxygen port positioned to allow heating and humidification of inspired gases.
• What connection size does this HME use? This HME uses an ISO standard 15 mm fitting.
• How does this HME handle sputum during use? The collection chamber helps ensure functionality is not compromised in the presence of sputum.

From Tracheolife II by Cardinal Health.