17 devices · GMDN 61134
A sterile heat and moisture exchanger with a microbial filter is a device integrated into a breathing circuit near the patient to manage respiratory gases. It functions by capturing heat and moisture from exhaled air to condition the gases the patient subsequently inhales, while simultaneously filtering out microorganisms to prevent cross-contamination.
These devices are designed for single-use applications and are typically constructed with a plastic housing containing the filtration and exchange components. They may also be utilized to filter medical gases during specific procedures like insufflation to ensure clinical safety.
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