Extracorporeal circulation tubing Disposable Arterial Filter

A disposable arterial filter is a medical device used in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) procedures to remove air and debris from the blood during cardiac surgery. It is a small filter that is inserted into the arterial line, which is connected to the patient's blood vessels and the CPB machine. The filter is disposable, meaning that it is used only once for a single surgical procedure and then discarded. This reduces the risk of infection and cross-contamination between patients. During CPB, the arterial filter is placed in the arterial line before the blood enters the CPB machine. As the blood flows through the filter, it removes any air bubbles or debris that may have entered the arterial line during surgery. Disposable arterial filters are designed to trap particles that are larger than a certain size, typically around 40-60 microns. This prevents these particles from entering the CPB machine and potentially causing damage to the patient's organs. After the CPB procedure is complete, the disposable arterial filter is carefully removed and discarded, and the patient's blood flow is restored to its normal state.