DSU-H Ultrafilter

Overview

Market: Infection Control
Application: In-Line
Solution: Bacteria / Viruses / Endotoxins
Product Number: 70-0285 / 70-0286

The Nephros DSU-H Ultrafilter purifies EPA-quality water and makes it suitable for drinking, wound cleansing, surgical handwashing, and medical equipment cleaning. This model type is an in-line filter capable of retaining bacteria, viruses, and endotoxins for 180 days and ideal for proactive water management. The DSU-H Ultrafilter is FDA 510(k)-cleared as a Class II medical device.

Nephros DSU-H Dual Stage UltraFilter threaded

Features and Benefits

FDA-cleared as Class II filter to aid in infection control
Effective barrier for bacteria, viruses, and endotoxins
0.005 micron pore size
Proprietary hollow-fiber membrane technology
Suitable for ligature-free environments
Ideal for proactive water management with no changeouts necessary during water events and outbreaks
Application at sinks, showers, manufacturing/healthcare equipment, and ice machines
Long, continuous 180-day (6-month) filter life
Available with quick-connect or 1/2″ threaded connections

Specs

Max Inlet Pressure*: 100psi (6.8 bar)
Material: Polysulfone
Pore Size: 0.005 Micron
Bacteria Retention: >10¹¹ (B. diminuta)
Virus Retention: >10⁸(PhiX-174)
Endotoxin Retention: >10⁵ (EU/ml)
Dimensions: 13” L x 2.5” D
Surface Area: 2.8 m²
Clean Water Flow Rate: 3.0 GPM at 60psi (4 bar)
Connections: Quick Connect (CPC (APC)); Threaded (1/2 NPSM)
Replacement: Up to 6 months
Configuration: Dual-Stage Filtration

* For inlet pressures above 75psi, a pressure regulator should be installed (≤75psi) to account for plumbing system pressure fluctuations (typically up to+/- 25psi). A hammer arrester should be installed in applications where water hammer may be present.

DSU-H filters have been validated by a 3rd-party certified laboratory, in accordance with ASTM F838-20 “Standard Test Method for Determining Bacteria Retention of Membrane Filters Utilized for Liquid Filtration,” with total bacteria retention as defined by “Sterilizing Grade” filter. Nephros DSU-H Validation Report: NEPH020422. For additional reference see: FDA “Guidance for Industry: Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing-Current Good Manufacturing Practice,” September 2004.