We use use a bacterial filter that is manufactured by Microgard. It is designed to capture 99% of all aerosolized bacterial and viral pathogens. It is the same type of filter used in hospitals by respiratory technicians. This filter is used with the Go Direct® Spirometer (GDX-SPR) and the Spirometer (SPR-BTA)
The PDF below is the specifications sheet released by Microgard for this filter.
http://www2.vernier.com/til/1532/MicroGard.pdf
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