Smiths Medical 001860 - TUBING CORRGTD 6FT LENGTH SEGMENTED 50/CS
The Smiths Medical 001860 Corrugated Tubing is a durable and flexible respiratory tubing solution designed for use in a wide range of medical breathing and ventilation systems. Manufactured with high-quality materials, this 6-foot segmented tubing provides reliable airflow management while maintaining flexibility for easy positioning during patient care.
The corrugated design allows the tubing to bend and adjust without restricting airflow, making it suitable for anesthesia circuits, ventilators, and respiratory therapy equipment. Its segmented construction enhances durability and reduces the risk of kinking or collapse during use.
Supplied in a case of 50 segments, this tubing is designed to support high-demand clinical environments where dependable respiratory accessories are essential. Hospitals, surgical centers, respiratory therapy departments, and emergency care providers rely on this tubing to maintain consistent airflow performance and patient safety.
Key Benefits
- Corrugated design maintains airflow even when tubing is bent or repositioned
- 6 foot tubing length supports flexible setup in various clinical environments
- Segmented construction improves durability and prevents collapse
- Compatible with many respiratory circuits and ventilation systems
- Lightweight design allows easy handling and patient positioning
- Designed for dependable airflow delivery during respiratory procedures
- Bulk packaging of 50 segments supports efficient inventory management
Compatibility and Applications
Smiths Medical corrugated tubing is commonly used in respiratory care and anesthesia delivery systems where reliable airflow and flexible tubing configuration are required. Its universal style design allows it to integrate with a wide range of breathing circuits and respiratory devices.
This tubing is frequently used with ventilators, anesthesia machines, oxygen delivery systems, and respiratory therapy equipment. The flexible construction supports both adult and pediatric respiratory setups depending on the connected circuit components.
Healthcare providers rely on this tubing in intensive care units, operating rooms, emergency departments, respiratory therapy departments, and ambulatory surgical centers where safe and uninterrupted airflow is critical for patient support.
Usage Guidelines
Before use, healthcare professionals should inspect the tubing to ensure it is free from visible defects or contamination. The tubing should be securely connected to compatible breathing circuits or respiratory equipment according to the manufacturer instructions for the connected system.
The segmented corrugated design allows clinicians to position the tubing around equipment or patient areas without restricting airflow. During use, the tubing should remain unobstructed and properly aligned to maintain consistent respiratory performance.
After use, the tubing should be handled according to facility infection control policies and applicable respiratory equipment protocols.
Certifications and Safety Standards
Smiths Medical respiratory products are manufactured under strict medical device quality standards to ensure performance, reliability, and patient safety. The tubing is produced in controlled manufacturing environments that comply with recognized medical device regulations and quality management systems.
These standards help ensure that the tubing maintains consistent airflow characteristics, structural integrity, and compatibility with respiratory therapy equipment used in modern healthcare environments.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with many standard respiratory tubing options, Smiths Medical corrugated tubing offers a strong balance of flexibility and durability. The corrugated construction helps prevent airflow obstruction even when the tubing is bent, which is particularly important in crowded clinical environments.
Many competing products may lose airflow efficiency when sharply bent or compressed, while this tubing maintains structural stability due to its reinforced segmented design. The consistent manufacturing quality also ensures reliable compatibility with respiratory circuits used across multiple medical systems.
Healthcare providers often choose Smiths Medical tubing for its dependable performance, durability during procedures, and ease of integration with common respiratory setups.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This tubing is typically used by respiratory therapists, anesthesiologists, critical care clinicians, and surgical teams who require dependable airflow tubing for patient ventilation and breathing circuits.
In operating rooms, the tubing supports anesthesia delivery systems where reliable airflow is essential for maintaining controlled ventilation. In intensive care units, it can be used as part of ventilator setups for patients requiring respiratory support.
Emergency departments and transport teams may also utilize corrugated tubing as part of portable respiratory systems where flexibility and durability are necessary for rapid patient care.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
To maintain optimal performance, clinicians should ensure that the tubing is not twisted, sharply compressed, or blocked during operation. Proper routing of the tubing around equipment and patient areas helps maintain consistent airflow and reduces strain on connectors.
Facilities should store the tubing in a clean, dry environment and follow standard respiratory equipment storage procedures. Inventory should be rotated according to facility supply management policies to ensure consistent product quality.
Routine inspection before use helps identify any physical damage or contamination that could affect system performance.
Regulatory and Safety Information
This medical tubing is intended for professional healthcare use and should be handled by trained clinical personnel familiar with respiratory care equipment. Users should always follow the instructions associated with the connected respiratory device or breathing circuit.
Proper installation and monitoring help ensure safe airflow delivery and support effective respiratory therapy. Healthcare facilities should follow applicable safety and infection control guidelines when using respiratory accessories in patient care environments.
How to Order
The Smiths Medical 001860 Corrugated Tubing 6 ft Segmented Respiratory Tubing is available in a case of 50 segments to support the needs of hospitals, surgical centers, and respiratory care providers.
To place an order or request product availability, contact CIA Medical directly at (312) 275-5850. Their medical supply specialists can assist healthcare facilities with product selection, bulk purchasing options, and dependable supply support.
