352 devices · GMDN 35530
A heat/moisture exchanger (HME) is a single-use device designed to fit inline with a patient’s artificial airway, such as an endotracheal tube. It recaptures exhaled heat and moisture from the patient to humidify inhaled gases, reducing the need for external humidification during procedures like anesthesia or mechanical ventilation.
These devices are typically classified as single-use medical devices and are regulated based on their intended use and risk level. They are commonly supplied sterile and intended for one-time use per patient, adhering to strict manufacturing and quality standards to ensure safety and performance.
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