Medtronic DAR Heat and Moisture Exchanger

Product Overview

Medtronic's DAR Heat and Moisture Exchanger is among the best heat and moisture exchange devices on the market, having ranked in the top 10 devices for moisture trapping and humidification. With an extremely low airflow resistance, this DAR HME device provides the user with a moisture level greater than 30 mg H2O/L (ISO 9360, Vt 750 mL). Stock up on various other tracheostomy supplies and keep your clinic prepared.

The HME for Adult and Pediatric (353U5413) traps the patient's own moisture and reduces heat loss during exhalation and adds that heat and moisture to the patient's inspired air, providing humidification. This device works through a hygroscopic HME media that has low airflow resistance and a moisture output of more than 30 mg H2O/L (ISO 9360, Vt 750 ml). Specific details on the output and resistance, among other specifications, can be found below.

The HME with Extendable Connector for Adults and Pediatric(353U5908) provides all the same benefits as the standard HME device (353U5413) and comes with an integral extendable connector that simplifies setup and makes for an easier application. This device is for single patient use on anesthetized patients and respiratory care patients who require a breathing circuit

Features and Benefits

• Captures Heat and Water Vapor for Humidification
• Reduces Patient's Heat Loss Significantly
• Low Airflow Resistance for Better Breathing
• Supplied Clean and Individually Packaged
• Medtronic DAR Ranked in Top 10 for Humidity Output

Medtronic DAR HME Indications

These HME devices are supplied clean and individually packaged for user convenience. Medtronic's DAR HME devices are for single patient use on anesthetized patients as well as respiratory care patients who require a breathing circuit. Replace DAR HME devices at least once every 24 hours.

Output and Resistance

Measure Output Temperature at 2 Hours, 15 Breaths per Minute (ISO 9360)

• Vt 250 mL - 28.8 mg H2O/L at 29.4oC
• Vt 500 mL - 29.5 mg H2O/L at 30.0oC
• Vt 750 mL - 31.2 mg H2O/L at 30.8oC
• Vt 1000 mL - 30.4 mg H2O/L at 30.9oC

Resistance to Flow

• At 30 L/min - 0.7 cm H2O
• At 60 L/min - 2.0 cm H2O
• At 90 L/min - 3.8 cm H2O

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Medtronic
• Product Numbers: 353U5413, 353U5908
• Size: Vt 100-1000 Milliliters
• Connection: ISO 22M/15F - 22F/15M
• Weight: 24 Grams
• Dead Space: 36 Milliliters
• Sterility: Sterile
• HCPCS: A7013

Manuals and Documents

•    Medtronic HME Product Catalog