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Nephros - Model DSU-H -Ultrafilter
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.
- 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
- 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.