Cardinal Health DAR™ HME for Tracheostomized Patients

DAR™ HME for Tracheostomized Patients

DAR HME for tracheostomized patients is a single-use heat and moisture exchanger for respiratory care. It fits buyers who need an easy-to-replace option with an oxygen port, a central port for suctioning and sampling, and a collection chamber that helps maintain function in the presence of sputum. This version uses an ISO standard 15 mm fitting, has 16 mL dead space, and comes individually packaged clean.

Good Fit For

• Tracheostomy respiratory care workflows
• Settings where suctioning or sampling is needed without removing the HME
• Use where easy replacement can help simplify setup

Key Features

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

Applications and Usage

• Heat and moisture exchange for tracheostomized patients
• Delivering inspired gases through an HME with an oxygen port
• Suctioning through the central port without removing the device
• Sampling through the central port during respiratory care
• Managing use in the presence of sputum with the collection chamber

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 15 mm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This is a single-use device.
• The fitting size is ISO standard 15 mm, so buyers should confirm match with their setup.
• The device is supplied clean and individually packaged.
• Dead space is 16 mL, which may matter for product selection.

FAQ

• Can suctioning be done without removing this HME? Yes. The central port allows suctioning to be performed without removing the HME.
• Does this HME support sampling without taking the device off? Yes. The central port allows sampling without removing the HME.
• What connection size does this HME use? This HME uses an ISO standard 15 mm fitting.
• How is this HME packaged? Each device is individually packaged and supplied clean.
• Is this device meant for one-time use? Yes. This is a single-use device.

From Tracheolife II by Cardinal Health.