CRUZINE H.M.E. Filter – Heat & Moisture Exchange Filter with BVF
Description
Product Info
The CRUZINE HME Filter (Heat and Moisture Exchanger Filter) is designed to deliver effective humidification and filtration in mechanically ventilated patients. This passive humidification system conserves the patient’s natural heat and moisture while efficiently filtering bacteria and viruses, ensuring a clean and safe respiratory circuit. Manufactured from medical-grade PVC, the CRUZINE HME Filter offers reliable protection, superior filtration efficiency, and comfort for both adult and pediatric patients. Each unit is sterile, single-use, and non-pyrogenic, ensuring maximum patient safety.
Product Details
| Generic Name | Heat & Moisture Exchange Filter (HME Filter) |
|---|---|
| Material | Medical-Grade PVC |
| Type | Respiratory Filtration & Humidification Device |
| Capacity | Available for Adult & Pediatric Use |
| Adhesive Type | Not Applicable |
| Pack Size | Single Unit (Sterile, Disposable) |
| Usage | Used in mechanical ventilation systems to maintain airway humidity and temperature while filtering bacteria and viruses for patient safety |
Key Features
- Dual Function (HME + BVF): Combines heat and moisture exchange with a bacterial & viral filter for complete airway protection.
- High Filtration Efficiency: Effectively traps harmful microorganisms and particles, maintaining a sterile respiratory circuit.
- Optimal Humidification: Prevents drying of the respiratory mucosa and reduces mucus plugging and ETT occlusion.
- Medical-Grade PVC: Durable, transparent construction for easy visual inspection.
- Universal Compatibility: Fits standard ventilator circuits and anesthesia machines.
- Single-Use & Sterile: Reduces cross-infection risk and ensures hygienic use every time.
FAQ
Q1. What is an HME Filter used for?
An HME Filter is used in ventilator and anesthesia systems to maintain humidity and temperature in the airway while filtering out bacteria and viruses.
Q2. Is the CRUZINE HME Filter reusable?
No. It is a single-use, sterile product designed to ensure hygiene and avoid cross-contamination.
Q3. What materials are used in the CRUZINE HME Filter?
It’s made of medical-grade PVC with a high-efficiency filtration membrane and a moisture-retaining medium.
Q4. What sizes are available?
The filter is available in Adult and Pediatric variants to suit different patient requirements.
Q5. How does the BVF help?
The Bacterial and Viral Filter (BVF) offers superior protection by filtering micro-particles, bacteria, and viruses, keeping the ventilator circuit and patient safe.
Q6. Can it be used with any ventilator?
Yes. The CRUZINE HME Filter has a universal connector, compatible with most standard ventilator and anesthesia circuits.
Q7. Is it suitable for long-term ventilation?
Yes, it is commonly used in ICUs, OTs, and emergency care units for continuous or short-term mechanical ventilation.
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