Covidien 4CFS - Shiley Cuffless Tracheostomy Tube

Covidien 4CFS - Shiley Cuffless Tracheostomy Tube

4CFS Tracheostomy Tube with Inner Cannula, Cuffless, 5.0 mm ID x 9.4 mm OD x 65 mm Length, Size 4

Tracheostomy Tube, Cuffless with Inner Cannula (CFS) is designed for general pulmonary hygiene and for use with spontaneously breathing patients.

For temporary use during cleaning or removal of reusable inner cannula with:

• Shiley tracheostomy tube cuffed with inner cannula (LPC)
• Shiley tracheostomy tube cuffed with inner cannula fenestrated (FEN)
• Shiley tracheostomy tube cuffless with inner cannula (CFS)
• Shiley tracheostomy tube cuffless with inner cannula fenestrated (CFN)

An economical alternative to disposable tubes

• An integral 15 mm twist-lock connector
• Reusable inner cannula; may be cleaned and reused up to 29 days on a single patient
• Swivel flange that moves with the patient
• High-volume, low-pressure cuff that provides a gentle and effective seal
• Latex free
• Packaged individually, sterile.

Specifications

1. Low profile connector

Designed so that it doesnt stick out and is less noticeable. It cannot be attached to an artificial nose, ventilator hose or manual resuscitation bag.

Read before starting inner cannula care

Note: The cleaning procedure should be clearly understood before proceeding. Follow your physicians recommendations for the cleaning procedure and schedule. The listed procedure is to be used only if your physician instructs you to.

Note: The SIC should not be used as a replacement for the inner cannula provided with your tracheostomy tube.

Note: To loosen dried-on mucus, use a mixture of equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and distilled water. Pour this mixture through the inner cannula. Do not soak. Rinse the inner cannula thoroughly with sterile normal saline or distilled water to remove all hydrogen peroxide.

Caution: Do not use cleaning agents such as alcohol, glutaraldehyde or bleach. They will damage the inner cannula.

What you will need

• Gloves
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Hydrogen peroxide and sterile water (mixed in equal parts)
• Small non-abrasive brush or pipe cleaners
• Small wash basin
• Spare inner cannula (SIC) if using reusable inner cannula tube and you are using a ventilator
• Sterile 4" x 4" gauze

Reusable inner cannula care
(CFN, CFS, FEN, LGT, LPC)

• Wash your hands.
• Hold the neck flange steady with one hand.
• With the other hand, grasp the twist-lock inner cannula connector and carefully unlock it using a counterclockwise motion.
• Pull the inner cannula out of the tube, using a downward motion.
• If you need to use a ventilator during this cleaning procedure, insert a clean spare inner cannula (SIC), which is designed for short-term use and has a red 15 mm connector.

The SIC is sold separately. Verify that the red twist-lock connector engages securely after each use. If parts become worn or loose, immediately report this to your physician for prompt replacement of the tracheostomy tube.

The SIC is shorter than the original fitted inner cannula and was designed for temporary use. Ten (10) minutes is suggested as the time limit for continual usage. Secretions may build up on the inside of the outer cannula if used longer than the recommended time.

• Place the soiled inner cannula in a small wash basin containing sterile normal saline, distilled water, a solution of water and a mild detergent or a solution of half hydrogen peroxide and half water. Use a small, non-abrasive brush or pipe cleaner to gently remove mucus.
• After cleaning, rinse the inner cannula thoroughly with sterile normal saline or distilled water to remove all hydrogen peroxide.
• Air dry the inner cannula by gently shaking it.
• Hold the neck flange steady with one hand.
• Remove the spare inner cannula, if you used one.
• Reinsert the clean twist-lock inner cannula into the tube and secure it by gently twisting it clockwise until the blue dot on the inner cannula lines up with the blue dot on the tube.
• Clean the spare inner cannula, air dry and store in a safe place.