CombiHaler® is a 100% French-designed and -manufactured inhalation chamber designed for invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation circuits. It allows simultaneous use of a metered dose inhaler and a mesh nebulizer.
Technical characteristics: Range of French-designed inhalation chambers (ISO 13485, Class IIa, CE 0459) dedicated to invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation circuits. Three variants available depending on requirements: CombiHaler Solo (metered dose inhaler only), CombiHaler (metered dose inhaler + Aerogen® Pro/Solo nebuliser simultaneously), MinimHal (low volume 60mL paediatric/adult compatible metered dose inhaler + nebuliser, Respimat® adaptable).
| Variant | Volume | MDI | Nebuliser |
| Solo | 210 mL | Yes | No |
| CombiHaler | 210 mL | Yes | Yes (Aerogen Pro/Solo) |
| MinimHal | 60mL low | Yes | Yes (+ Respimat adaptable) |
Target patients: Adults and children on mechanical ventilation COPD, asthma, chronic obstructive respiratory failure resuscitation, intensive care, operating theatres, home hospitalisation (HAD).
Clinical applications: Administration without circuit disconnection of bronchodilators, anti-inflammatories, inhaled antibiotics to ventilated patients.
Specific features: Improves pulmonary deposition by up to 3x (MinimHal), saves up to 50% of medication. Transparent design for optimal monitoring. Low circuit impact. Compatible with Aerogen® nebulisers and Respimat® inhalers (MinimHal).
Patient benefits: Improved therapeutic efficacy, no change in ventilation settings.
Clinician benefits: Simplified circuit, single device, significant pharmaceutical savings, ease of use without interruption to respiratory support, unaltered monitoring.