HAMILTON C-1 Bacterial Filter Replacement (Coaxial Circuit Setup)

Introduction

Replacing the bacterial filter in HAMILTON-C1 assures non-contamination in ventilator’s inspiratory and expiratory gas paths. Keep in mind that all bacterial filters are single patient-use only! This is the bacterial filter replacement guide for a COAXIAL circuit setup. To find the bacterial filter replacement guide for a DUAL LIMB circuit setup, click here: HAMILTON C-1 Bacterial Filter Replacement (Dual Limb Circuit Setup)

For more information on specific types of filters offered by Hamilton Medical:

https://www.hamilton-medical.com/dam/jcr...

For more information on using filters for COVID-19 and other extremely infectious diseases:

https://www.hamilton-medical.com/en_US/C...

Step 1 Bacterial Filter

HAMILTON C-1 Bacterial Filter Replacement (Coaxial Circuit Setup), Bacterial Filter: step 1, image 1 of 1

Orient Hamilton-C1 so the right side of the device is facing you.

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Step 2

Disconnect HME (heat and moisture exchanger) and flex tube
Bacterial filter is held within the HME.
Use both hands to gently pull and/or twist the flex tube and HME away from one another until fully disconnected.
The HME should still be connected to the overall circuit setup.
In reassembly, a new HME with a non-contaminated bacterial filter will be reconnected to the flex tube for this step.

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Step 3

Disconnect HME and circuit setup
Use both hands to gently pull and/or twist the flow sensor and HME away from one another until fully disconnected.
The HME (with used/contaminated bacterial filter) should now be completely disconnected from all parts.
In reassembly, a new HME with a non-contaminated bacterial filter will be reconnected to the flow sensor for this step.