Portex Heat and Moisture Exchanger – 27 mg H₂O Moisture Output, 11 mL Dead Space

The Portex Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME) by ICU Medical (formerly Smiths Medical) provides efficient humidification and heat retention for ventilated patients. Designed for adult, pediatric, and neonatal use, it offers a moisture output of 27 mg H₂O/L at 500 mL tidal volume, ensuring optimal patient comfort and airway protection.

Its compact dead space of 11.3 mL and low resistance to flow (2.9 cm H₂O at 60 LPM) help maintain effective ventilation without compromising pressure. The unfiltered, non-ported straight-style configuration makes it ideal for standard respiratory circuits.

✅ Key Features:

• Effective Humidification – 27 mg H₂O/L @ VT 500 mL

• Minimal Dead Space – 11.3 mL, suitable for all age groups

• Low Resistance to Flow – 2.9 cm H₂O at 60 LPM

• Versatile Compatibility – 15 mm I.D. x 22 mm O.D. patient end, 15 mm O.D. circuit end

• Single-Use, Non-Sterile – For safe and simple daily replacement

📋 Product Specifications:

• Manufacturer #: 580011

• Brand: Portex

• Manufacturer: ICU Medical FKA Smiths Medical

• Application: Heat and Moisture Exchanger

• Moisture Output: 27 mg H₂O/L @ VT 500 mL

• Dead Space: 11 mL

• Resistance: 2.9 cm H₂O @ 60 LPM

• Connection Type: 15 mm I.D. x 22 mm O.D. (patient), 15 mm O.D. (circuit)

• Filter Type: Without filter

• Sterility: NonSterile

• Style: Straight

• User: Adult / Pediatric / Neonatal

• Tidal Volume Range: 100–600 mL

• Weight: 10 grams

• UNSPSC Code: 42272219