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HAMILTON C-1 Bacterial Filter Replacement (Dual Limb Circuit Setup)

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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 DUAL LIMB circuit setup. To find the bacterial filter replacement guide for a COAXIAL circuit setup, click here: HAMILTON C-1 Bacterial Filter Replacement (Coaxial Circuit Setup)

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

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

  1. HAMILTON C-1 Bacterial Filter Replacement (Dual Limb 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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  2. HAMILTON C-1 Bacterial Filter Replacement (Dual Limb Circuit Setup): step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect used/contaminated INSPIRATORY bacterial filter from circuit setup

    • Gently twist and pull the used/contaminated bacterial filter from the inspiratory outlet.

    • Next, twist and pull the used/contaminated bacterial filter from the inspiratory limb.

    • The used/contaminated bacterial filter should now be removed from the inspiratory port.

    • In reassembly, a new/non-contaminated INSPIRATORY bacterial filter will be used for this step. In addition, use a twist and pushing motion instead.

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  3. HAMILTON C-1 Bacterial Filter Replacement (Dual Limb Circuit Setup): step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect used/contaminated EXPIRATORY bacterial filter from circuit setup

    • Gently twist and pull the used/contaminated bacterial filter from the expiratory outlet.

    • Next, twist and pull the used/contaminated bacterial filter from the expiratory limb.

    • The used/contaminated bacterial filter should now be removed from the expiratory port.

    • In reassembly, a new/non-contaminated EXPIRATORY bacterial filter will be used for this step. In addition, use a twist and pushing motion instead.

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  4. HAMILTON C-1 Bacterial Filter Replacement (Dual Limb Circuit Setup): step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Your two new bacterial filters should now be installed in their respective inspiratory and expiratory ports.

    • After completing all steps, the end result should look like this:

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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