Medicomp Respiratory & Tracheostomy Accessories

Medicomp supplies the small-but-critical airway components that keep tracheostomy and ventilation circuits working the way they should. This collection focuses on two workhorse categories: heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) and tracheostomy connectors — the kind of items a respiratory therapist or home caregiver reorders regularly and can't afford to have fail.

The Medicomp MC-700 Heat and Moisture Exchanger with Filters (MC-775NF) conditions inspired air by capturing the patient's own exhaled heat and humidity, then returning it on the next breath. Made of polypropylene with a low resistance of just 0.69 cm H₂O, it keeps the airway from drying out — a common concern once the nose and mouth are bypassed — while its integrated filter adds a layer of particulate and bacterial/viral protection to the circuit.

Connection integrity matters just as much as humidification. The Medicomp Tracheostomy Dual Elbow Connector (MC-4450) is a swivel, angled fitting with standard 15 mm inner and outer diameters, so it mates with the majority of trach tubes, HMEs, and ventilator tubing. The swivel action lets the circuit rotate with patient movement instead of tugging at the stoma, reducing strain and improving comfort during repositioning or transport.

If you're building or restocking a trach setup, a few things worth confirming before you order: that the HME's flow resistance and dead space suit your patient's tidal volume, and that every 15 mm junction in your circuit actually matches — mismatched connectors are the most common reason air leaks or fittings pop apart. The universal sizing on these Medicomp components is designed to make that compatibility straightforward.

Browse the full range of respiratory and airway products in the Medicomp Medical collection.