Description
The React Health Stratus 5 Sponge Filter is the washable foam intake filter for the Stratus 5 stationary oxygen concentrator. The maker puts it on a weekly rhythm: wash it in warm water with mild unscented dish soap, and replace it whenever it is worn or damaged, and in between patients.
- Washable foam media – cleaned weekly in warm water and mild unscented dish soap, per the maker
- Two ship with the unit – the Stratus 5 arrives with two sponge filters fitted, and this replaces them as they wear
- Replace when worn – also replaced between patients, so facilities keep spares ready
The Weekly-Care Filter on the Stratus 5 Intake
This sponge filter is the first thing room air meets on its way into the Stratus 5, and it is built to be serviced rather than thrown away. React Health's care instructions are specific: a weekly wash in warm water with mild unscented dish soap, then replacement when the foam is worn or damaged, and always between patients. The foam strip shown in the photos is the filter itself, and the side-panel photos show where it lives on the concentrator.
A spare filter turns the weekly wash into a rotation, since the clean spare goes in while the washed one dries fully, and a damp filter should never go back into service. Watch the foam for thinning, tearing or a surface that stays gritty after washing, since those are the wear signs the maker means. This listing is one sponge filter, ready for that rotation or for a between-patient change.
Features and Benefits
Care Routine
- Weekly washing: warm water and mild unscented dish soap, per the maker's instructions
- Full drying before service: a washed filter goes back only when dry, which is why a rotation spare matters
Replacement Triggers
- Wear or damage: thinning, tearing or grit that survives washing ends the filter's service
- Between patients: changed whenever the concentrator passes to a new patient
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Device fit: Stratus 5 stationary oxygen concentrator
- Part type: Sponge intake filter, washable
- Manufacturer: React Health
Service and Code
- Cleaning: Weekly, warm water and mild unscented dish soap
- Manufacturer code: STR1030
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Why a Spare Sponge Filter Makes the Weekly Wash Work
The maker's schedule only works if the washed filter can dry completely before it is needed again, and a single filter makes that a rush job. A second filter converts the routine into a simple rotation with no damp installs and no skipped weeks. It also means a worn filter discovered during washing is a swap, not a service gap.
- Rotation-ready – one filter washes and dries while the spare serves, so the weekly schedule holds
- Intake protection – a sound foam filter keeps dust out of the concentrator internals
- Maker's care standard – the filter built for the weekly wash cycle the manual prescribes
- Changeover stock – between-patient changes are immediate when spares sit on the shelf
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I clean this filter?
Wash it weekly in warm water with mild unscented dish soap, rinse it, and let it dry fully before returning it to service. React Health's instructions for the Stratus 5 specify exactly that routine.
How many filters come with the concentrator?
The Stratus 5 ships with two sponge filters. This listing is one replacement filter, for wear, damage, rotation or between-patient changes.
When must it be replaced rather than washed?
When it is worn or damaged, and in between patients. Thinning foam, tears, or grit that will not wash out are the practical signs.
Is this the HEPA filter?
No, the HEPA paper filter is a separate, longer-life part at the back of the unit. This is the washable sponge intake filter.
Can I run the concentrator while the filter dries?
Only with a filter in place, which is the point of keeping a spare. This listing gives you the second filter that makes the rotation possible.
