Arc Medical Respiratory & Tracheostomy Supplies

Arc Medical develops respiratory products focused on one thing that matters most to ventilated and tracheostomy patients: keeping inspired air warm, humidified, and clean. When the upper airway is bypassed, the nose and throat can no longer condition incoming air — and dry, unfiltered gas quickly leads to thickened secretions, mucus plugging, and airway irritation. The devices in this collection are built to replace that lost function.

Our Arc Medical selection centers on heat and moisture exchange (HME) technology. The CircuitGuard Heat and Moisture Exchanger with Filter (6126) captures exhaled heat and moisture and returns it on the next breath while its integrated filter helps protect both the patient and the breathing circuit from cross-contamination — a passive, no-power approach favored in ventilator circuits, transport, and general airway management. Its operating range of 0.18–2.22 cm H₂O reflects the low resistance clinicians look for so work of breathing stays manageable.

For tracheostomy care, the ThermoFlo Trach Basic Tracheostomy Tubes (6240) provide adult-sized airway access designed to work alongside HME humidification, supporting patients who breathe through a stoma rather than the nose and mouth. Together, these products let respiratory therapists and caregivers maintain airway humidity without the setup, water reservoirs, and monitoring that active heated humidifiers require.

Buyers typically ask how often HMEs should be changed — most are single-patient devices replaced per protocol or when visibly soiled or resistance climbs — and whether an HME suits their patient's secretion load. Patients with very thick or copious secretions may still need active humidification, so it's worth matching the device to the clinical picture.

Prefer to compare brands? Browse related manufacturer collections such as 3B Medical and Active Medical for additional respiratory options.