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Condition:
- Weight: 2.95 lb
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MFR:
AirLife
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: M1004132
- Phone: (800) 433-2797
Frequently asked questions
Are these humidification components factory new?
Yes, all components within the AirLife Humidification With Filtration (HCHG/HMEF) line are supplied in Factory New condition. This is a critical factor for these specialized medical devices, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance for respiratory care:
- Guaranteed Quality: Being Factory New ensures the devices meet all current medical standards for safety and reliability.
- Optimal Performance: You receive unused components designed for immediate, reliable heat and moisture exchange (HMEF) and particulate filtration functionality.
- Consistency: This condition applies universally across all available variants, including HMEF 500, 750, 1000, and Mini sizes, as well as configurations with different tubing and ports.
Are specific tube options included with the HMEF?
The Airlife Humidification With Filtration (HCHG/HMEF) line offers various configurations tailored to specific clinical requirements, including different tubing interfaces. You can choose from configurations that include:
- A setup featuring a Memoflex Tube.
- A setup featuring a Flexible Tube, which often integrates a swivel connection for optimal positioning in respiratory circuits.
Does the Airlife HMEF provide humidification and filtration?
Yes, the AirLife Humidification With Filtration (HCHG/HMEF) is designed to provide effective humidification and filtration for respiratory care. It helps ensure that inspired gases are properly humidified while also filtering them.
What is the main function of the HMEF device?
The AirLife Humidification With Filtration (HMEF) device provides effective respiratory support by performing a crucial dual function in the patient’s breathing circuit:
- Humidification: It acts as a Heat Moisture Exchanger (HME), helping to maintain the optimal humidity and temperature of the inspired air, which is vital for airway health.
- Filtration: It provides necessary filtration to protect the patient and the respiratory equipment from airborne particles and microorganisms.
What are the key features of this HMEF unit?
The Airlife Humidification With Filtration (HCHG/HMEF) system is designed to provide essential conditioning for respiratory gases by combining filtration with heat and moisture exchange (HME).
Key features and benefits include:
- Integrated Medical Functionality: The unit functions simultaneously as a heat and moisture exchanger and a filter, ensuring respiratory gases are properly conditioned (retaining heat and moisture) while providing crucial filtration for patient respiration.
- Extensive Configuration Options: This line accommodates various clinical needs through specialized configurations, including:
- Various sizes (HMEF 500, HMEF 750, HMEF 1000, and HMEF Mini).
- Options for Gas Sampling Ports (available with or without).
- Different tube options, such as Memoflex Tube or Flexible Tube.
- Quality and Supply: All units are supplied in Factory New condition. They are packaged in high-quantity, bulk units (ranging from 30/pk up to 75/pk) suitable for institutional inventory management.
- Origin: The inventory item country of origin is the United States (US).
What product configurations are available?
The AirLife Humidification With Filtration (HCHG/HMEF) system is available in numerous specialized configurations to meet various clinical needs. All units are supplied in Factory New condition and sold in bulk.
Key variations include:
- Sizes: Options range from the HMEF Mini up through the standard sizes: HMEF 500, HMEF 750, and HMEF 1000.
- Specialized Features: Many models are available with or without a gas sampling port for monitoring.
- Tubing and Connectors: Configurations can include an attached Memoflex Tube or Flexible Tube. Kits may also incorporate Swivel or Elbow Connectors.
- Packaging Quantity: Products are packaged in quantities ranging from 30 units per package up to 75 units per package (30/pk, 40/pk, 50/pk, or 75/pk).
Are various HMEF configurations available?
Yes, the AirLife Humidification With Filtration (HCHG/HMEF) system is available in numerous configurations to suit diverse clinical requirements for respiratory care and gas exchange. All units are guaranteed to be in Factory New condition.
Key variations and options include:
- Model Sizes: Available in HMEF 500, HMEF 750, HMEF 1000, and HMEF Mini.
- Integrated Ports/Connectors: Options are available with or without a Gas Sampling Port. Kits may also include a Swivel or Elbow Connector.
- Tubing: Configurations may include attached Memoflex Tube or Flexible Tube.
- Bulk Packaging: Products are supplied in high quantities, ranging from 30/pk up to 75/pk, suitable for institutional use.
What are the available bulk packaging options?
Yes, this AirLife product line is supplied in several bulk quantities suitable for clinical and facility stock management. The available pack sizes vary depending on the specific configuration chosen:
- 30 units per pack (often for kits or specific tube configurations)
- 40 units per pack
- 50 units per pack or case
- 75 units per pack
These bulk options are offered across the various HMEF models (Mini, 500, 750, and 1000) and specific variants that may include Gas Sampling Ports or different tube types.
What does HMEF stand for?
HMEF stands for Heat and Moisture Exchanging Filter (or Humidification With Filtration, as detailed in the product name).
These units are essential respiratory support components that perform two crucial functions:
- Humidification: They act as Heat and Moisture Exchangers (HMEs), retaining moisture from exhaled breath and returning it to the inhaled gas, providing necessary humidification.
- Filtration: They include filtration capabilities, protecting the patient and the respiratory circuit from contaminants.
What are the key applications for this Humidification with Filtration system?
The AirLife Humidification with Filtration (HCHG/HMEF) system is designed for effective humidification and filtration in respiratory care settings. It is suitable for patients requiring respiratory support and humidification and can be utilized in various healthcare environments, including hospitals and clinics.