Overview
An oxygen therapy device is a complete cylinder-side therapy set: it reduces high cylinder pressure, meters the flow the clinician wants and humidifies the gas before it reaches the patient, all from one body clamped to the cylinder. This removes the need to assemble a separate regulator, flowmeter and humidifier, which matters most in transport, emergency and outpatient settings where the cylinder is moved between locations. The pressure gauge displays contents over a 0-315 bar range and the flow control sets delivery between 0 and 15 L/min.
The body is chrome-plated brass and the humidifier bottle is high-resistance polycarbonate suitable for sterilisation at 121 °C, so the wetted part is reusable rather than disposable. Maximum gas supply pressure is 230 bar and the regulator output pressure is fixed in the 4-5 bar band that hospital equipment expects. The bottle detaches for filling and cleaning, and the whole device is dimensioned so the gauge and flow tube stay readable when the cylinder is standing in a trolley or strapped in an ambulance mount.
Four variants cover the common duties. TEC41.06 is the standard therapy device; TEC41.07 adds an emergency outlet so a second device can be fed from the same cylinder; TEC41.08 is a compact dry regulator for ambulance use with a direct-reading L/min gauge and no humidifier bottle; TEC41.09 is a regulator with gas outlet, giving a gas-specific take-off for connecting hospital equipment. They are used in emergency departments, ambulances, clinics, home-care programmes and any area served by cylinders rather than a pipeline.
Key features
- Chrome-plated brass body
- High resistance polycarbonate humidifier bottle suitable for sterilisation
- Maximum gas supply pressure 230 bar
- Regulator output pressure 4-5 bar
- Adjustable flow 0-15 L/min
- Pressure display range 0-315 bar
- Sterilisation method 121 °C
- Optional emergency gas outlet version
- Dry ambulance regulator version without humidifier
Technical specifications
Oxygen Therapy Device Technical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Body material | Chrome plated brass |
| Humidifier bottle | High resistance polycarbonate, suitable for sterilisation |
| Maximum gas supply pressure | 230 bar |
| Regulator output pressure | 4-5 bar |
| Adjustable flow | 0 - 15 L/min |
| Pressure display range | 0 - 315 bar |
| Sterilisation method | 121 °C |
Oxygen Therapy Device Models
| Product Code | Model |
|---|---|
| TEC41.06 | Oxygen Therapy Device |
| TEC41.07 | Oxygen Therapy Device With Emergency Outlet |
| TEC41.08 | Dry Regulator for Ambulance |
| TEC41.09 | Regulator With Gas Outlet |
Models and product codes
| Product code | Models and product codes |
|---|---|
TEC41.06 | Oxygen Therapy Device – Regulator, flowmeter and humidifier bottle in one body |
TEC41.07 | Oxygen Therapy Devices With Emergency Outlet – Adds a second gas take-off for an extra device |
TEC41.08 | Dry Regulator for Ambulance – Compact regulator with L/min gauge, no humidifier bottle |
TEC41.09 | Regulator With Gas Outlet – Regulator with gas-specific outlet for hospital equipment |
Options and accessories
- Emergency gas outlet
- Dry configuration without humidifier bottle
- Gas-specific outlet for equipment connection
- Cylinder connection in Bull Nose, DIN or Pin Index
Frequently asked questions
How does an oxygen therapy device differ from a plain cylinder regulator?
A plain regulator only reduces pressure; the flowmeter and humidifier are separate items you attach afterwards. The oxygen therapy device integrates all three, so the cylinder arrives at the patient ready to use with a set flow and humidified gas. It is the better choice for transport, emergency and outpatient work where speed and fewer loose parts matter.
Why is the ambulance version supplied dry?
A humidifier bottle holding water is a liability in a moving vehicle, where it can spill and where short transport times rarely need humidification. The TEC41.08 dry regulator for ambulance therefore has no bottle, carries a direct-reading L/min gauge and presents a compact profile that fits standard ambulance cylinder mounts.
Can the humidifier bottle be autoclaved?
The bottle is high-resistance polycarbonate specified for sterilisation, with 121 °C given as the sterilisation method for this device. Empty and detach it before processing and refit only when fully dry. Follow the hospital's own reprocessing policy for cycle count and replacement intervals.
What output pressure does the device deliver?
Regulated output is 4-5 bar, matching the pressure hospital oxygen equipment is designed for, and flow to the patient is separately adjustable from 0 to 15 L/min. Cylinder contents are read on the 0-315 bar display, and the device accepts cylinders pressurised up to 230 bar.
