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AIR INLET FILTER 
The air inlet filter (part no. M1161007 )screens out particulate matter from 
ambient air (Figure 21). 
 
Figure 21: Air Inlet Filter 
 
WARNING  Failure to use an air inlet filter may result in severe damage to the 
internal components of the iVent
TM
201. 
 
The air inlet filter must be replaced every 500 hours or every thirty days of 
operation.  See page 173 for air filter maintenance procedures. 
BACTERIAL FILTER 
A user-supplied bacterial filter prevents contamination of the patient circuit 
components, and prevents bacteria, excessive humidity and liquids from entering 
the iVent
TM
201. 
 
WARNING  Failure to use an adequate bacterial filter may cause severe damage 
to internal pressure and flow sensors, which may result in ventilator 
failure. 
 
CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND 
NUCLEAR FILTER 
In the event of environmental contamination by hazardous or toxic substances, 
the air-inlet filter should be replaced with an optional CBRN canister.  CBRN 
canisters are designed for first-response protection against nuclear, toxic, or 
biological particulate material and chemical vapors, gases, and mists/aerosols 
and tear gas.