PRIMA HME Filter Antibacterial and Antiviral, Sterile, for Ventilation and Anesthesia Circuits

The PRIMA antibacterial and antiviral HME filter, in a sterile single-use version for respiratory circuits and anesthesia systems, incorporates an electrostatic filtration system with a hydrophobic polypropylene membrane and a heat and moisture exchange (HME) element. The device is equipped with ISO standard connectors and technical characteristics specifically designed for use in respiratory system applications.

The PRIMA antibacterial and antiviral HME filter is intended for use in respiratory circuits, mechanical ventilation systems, and anesthesia equipment. The product is sterilized using ethylene oxide (EO) and is designed for single use, with a maximum recommended operating time of up to 24 hours.

The filtration media uses electrostatic filtration technology and includes a hydrophobic polypropylene membrane. The HME element responsible for heat and moisture exchange is made of polyurethane foam, while the housing is manufactured from polypropylene. The filter has a filtration area of 19.6 cm² and is designed to retain particles with a minimum size of 0.5 µm.

The bacterial filtration efficiency is 99.9999%, and the viral filtration efficiency is 99.9999%. Filtration performance has been independently validated, including effectiveness against coronaviruses, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and hepatitis C virus.

Main features:
• Antibacterial and antiviral HME filter with integrated heat and moisture exchanger
• Electrostatic filtration media with hydrophobic polypropylene membrane
• Polyurethane foam HME element
• Bacterial filtration efficiency: 99.9999%
• Viral filtration efficiency: 99.9999%
• Filtration area: 19.6 cm²
• Minimum particle size: 0.5 µm
• Airflow resistance: 80 at 30 L/min
• Moisture loss: 6.4 at a reference tidal volume of 500 ml
• Maximum operating temperature: 85°C
• ISO standard connectors: 15M/22F and 15F/22M
• Ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization
• Sterile single-use device

Recommended applications:
• Mechanical ventilation circuits
• Anesthesia breathing systems
• Respiratory support systems
• Intensive Care Units (ICU)
• Hospital and clinical environments

Technical specifications:
• Dimensions: 60 x 70 mm
• Weight: 27 g
• Housing material: polypropylene (PP)
• HME element: polyurethane foam
• Filtration area: 19.6 cm²
• Minimum particle size: 0.5 µm
• Tidal volume range: 200 ml – 1500 ml
• Maximum operating temperature: 85°C
• Sterilization method: EO
• Waiting time after sterilization: 24 hours

The PRIMA HME filter is designed for use in respiratory circuits and anesthesia systems and is a single-use filter with technical specifications adapted for mechanical ventilation applications and respiratory support in medical environments.