Disposable White Fine Filters for ICON Series CPAP Machines (1 pack)

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Do all CPAPs use filters?

Yes, all CPAPs use at least one filter that is usually a type of foam material and washable. Some CPAPs offer finer filtration with the addition of a disposable paper filter.

Cleaning and changing filters is the only maintenance required for a CPAP machine.

The filters are located at the back of the machine at the air intake. The image below shows the black foam filter at the back of the Everest 3 CPAP Machine.

How often should I clean my filters?

Washable foam filters should be cleaned as soon as they become discolored. Depending on your environment, that may mean weekly cleaning.

Disposable filters should not be cleaned, just disposed of.

What are the different types of filters?

There are five types of filters used with CPAP Machines: Resuable Foam filters, Disposable White Fine filters, Standard Disposable Filters for ResMed Machines, Hypoallergenic Disposable Filters for ResMed Machines and Bacteria filters.

Reusable Foam Filters. Reusable Foam filters are placed at the air intake for your machine and are designed to catch larger particles. These filters can be lightly washed with a mild detergent to remove any particles that have collected, and are suggested to be replaced every 3 months, or more if the filter starts to break down. If a foam and disposable filter are used in a machine, the foam filter should be on the outside.

Disposable Filters. These filters cannot be washed. There are three types of disposable filters:

• White Disposable Fine Filters. Ultra fine filters collect much smaller particles and are useful for those with allergies or sinus issues. These filters are not meant to be cleaned, but discarded when dirty. This filter is placed at the air intake for your machine and are used with a Reusable Foam filter. It is placed inside the filter first with the foam filter on the outside. This filter should not be washed and is suggested to be replaced every month, or more often with a more dusty environment.
• Standard Disposable Filters for ResMed machines. Disposable standard filters clean large particulate matter from the air as it enters the CPAP or BiLevel machine. This filter is placed at the air intake for your machine and is used by itself, mostly for ResMed machines. For the S8 machines, one side is colored, usually yellow or blue, and the other is white. It is placed with the color side facing out. For the S9 machines, they are only white and it does not matter which side faces into the machine. These filters should not be washed and is suggested to be replaced every month, or more often with a more dusty environment. These come in different shapes depending on the machine. Below are examples of the standard disposable filters for the S8 and S9 machines.

Hypoallergenic Disposable Filters for ResMed machines. Hypoallergenic filters are made of a combination of two different density filter materials in order to block both the fine and large particulate matter. This filter is placed at the air intake for your machine and is used by itself. Hypoallergenic Disposable filters are available for the S8 and S9 ResMed machines if you want more filtration than the standard filter. This filter should not be washed and is suggested to be replaced every month, or more often with a more dusty environment. These come in different shapes depending on the machine. Below are the hypoallergenic filters for the S8 and the S9 machines.
Bacteria Filters. Bacteria filters are fine enough to remove some bacteria and are clinically indicated when a CPAP machine is used by more than one person. However, many CPAP users find them helpful in reducing the occurrence of sinus infections and other nasal issues. Bacteria filters can be used with an CPAP/APAP/ or BiPAP machine.

They may be used with humidifiers, but should be removed and allowed to air dry during the day. This filter is placed at the air outtake for your machine if you are not using a humidifiers. If you are using a humidifier, it is placed at the air outake for your humidifier. The bacteria filter is placed in the air outtake and the CPAP hose is placed on the other end.

The entire housing is disposable and should be discarded as soon as matter becomes visible. A clogged Bacteria filter may affect the amount of air delivered by the CPAP.

In what order do I insert the filters?

If both the foam and paper filters are used, the paper filter is inserted first with the smooth side against the machine and the soft, fuzzy side facing out. The tab is folded out for easy removal. The foam filter is placed on the outside to remove the larger dirt particles first.

If you are using a two colored filter, the colored side faces out as shown in the image below.

How often should I replace my filters?

Reusable foam filters should be replaced when they deteriorate and begin to fall apart, much as a sponge does. The foam filter should be washed with a mild detergent monthly and should be replaced every 3 months or more if the foam is torn.

Disposable fine filters should be discarded as soon as they become discolored or at least every 30 days.

Standard Disposable Filters for ResMed machines should be discarded every month or more often if the machine is in a dusty environment.

Hypoallergenic Disposable Filters for ResMed machines should be discarded every month or more often if the machine is in a dusty environment.

If you live in a house with pets or smoke, you may need to replace the filters more often.

What are reusable foam filters?

Foam filters are designed to collect larger dirt particles and animal fur. If two filters are used in a machine, the foam filter should be on the outside.

An example of a reusable foam filter is shown below.

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