Smiths Medical 100/100/040 - Tube Endo Trach Cuff Aircare 4.0mm 10/BX
The Smiths Medical 100/100/040 Endotracheal Tube Aircare Cuffed 4.0 mm is designed to support safe and effective airway management during surgical procedures, emergency interventions, and critical care ventilation. Manufactured with a clear, medical-grade tube body, this tracheal tube allows clinicians to easily observe condensation, airway secretions, and tube placement during use. The integrated Aircare cuff system is engineered to provide a reliable tracheal seal while maintaining optimal patient comfort and airway protection.
This endotracheal tube features a 4.0 mm internal diameter and is supplied in boxes of 10 units, making it suitable for hospitals, surgical centers, emergency departments, and intensive care environments where dependable airway management devices are essential. The design incorporates a smooth beveled tip for atraumatic insertion and a Murphy eye to help maintain airflow in case of partial obstruction.
With careful attention to performance, safety, and usability, the Aircare cuff technology ensures balanced cuff pressure distribution, helping minimize mucosal irritation while maintaining an effective seal during ventilation. The tube is intended for single use and supports a wide range of airway management scenarios where consistent performance and clinician confidence are required.
Key Benefits
The Aircare cuff design provides dependable airway sealing while helping reduce the risk of tracheal injury caused by excessive cuff pressure. The transparent tube construction allows clinicians to quickly identify airway secretions and confirm ventilation effectiveness throughout the procedure.
The smooth beveled tip enables easier insertion with reduced tissue trauma, which is especially important in pediatric or delicate airway environments where a 4.0 mm tube size is typically used. The integrated Murphy eye acts as a secondary ventilation pathway, improving airflow continuity if the main lumen becomes partially blocked.
Each tube is individually manufactured to maintain consistent dimensions and performance standards, helping healthcare professionals deliver safe airway management across a wide range of clinical situations.
Compatibility and Applications
The Smiths Medical Aircare 4.0 mm endotracheal tube is compatible with standard ventilators, anesthesia machines, breathing circuits, and airway management equipment used in modern healthcare settings. It integrates seamlessly with commonly used connectors and respiratory support systems.
This tracheal tube is commonly used in operating rooms during anesthesia, emergency departments for rapid airway stabilization, and intensive care units where mechanical ventilation is required. It is also suitable for transport ventilation scenarios in ambulances or critical care transfer units.
Because of its precise sizing and reliable cuff system, the tube is frequently selected for pediatric airway management or patients requiring smaller diameter tubes while still maintaining a secure airway seal.
Usage Guidelines
The device should be used by trained healthcare professionals experienced in airway management procedures. Prior to insertion, clinicians should confirm the correct tube size for the patient and inspect the cuff for proper inflation and integrity.
During intubation, the tube should be inserted carefully using appropriate visualization tools such as a laryngoscope or video laryngoscope. Once positioned in the trachea, the cuff should be inflated gradually to create an effective seal without excessive pressure.
After placement, clinicians should verify proper positioning through clinical assessment methods such as auscultation, end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring, and chest expansion observation. Continuous monitoring is recommended to ensure ongoing airway stability throughout ventilation.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical Aircare endotracheal tube is manufactured under strict quality control systems that comply with international medical device manufacturing standards. Production processes follow recognized safety protocols to ensure consistent device performance and patient safety.
Materials used in the tube construction meet medical grade biocompatibility requirements, ensuring safe contact with airway tissues during short term clinical use. Packaging and sterilization processes are designed to maintain product sterility until the device is opened for clinical use.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with many standard endotracheal tubes available in the market, the Aircare cuff system provides improved pressure distribution within the trachea, helping reduce localized pressure points that can contribute to airway irritation.
The clear tube design offers better visual monitoring than opaque alternatives, allowing clinicians to quickly identify airway conditions during ventilation. The inclusion of the Murphy eye enhances airway safety by maintaining airflow if the distal opening becomes partially obstructed.
Many competing products may provide basic airway access, but the Aircare system is specifically engineered to combine sealing efficiency, patient comfort, and procedural reliability in a single airway device.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This product is commonly used by anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, emergency physicians, and critical care specialists responsible for airway management and ventilation support. It is suitable for use in hospitals, surgical centers, emergency medical services, and intensive care environments.
Typical scenarios include anesthesia administration during surgical procedures, airway stabilization in trauma situations, respiratory support for critically ill patients, and controlled ventilation during diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.
Healthcare facilities that require dependable airway management supplies often include this product as part of their standard intubation kits and emergency airway carts.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Clinicians should confirm tube integrity before use and ensure the cuff inflates evenly without leakage. Proper cuff pressure monitoring during ventilation is recommended to maintain an effective seal while minimizing pressure on tracheal tissues.
The tube should be secured properly after insertion to prevent displacement during patient movement or repositioning. Continuous monitoring of respiratory parameters helps ensure effective ventilation and airway patency throughout the procedure.
As a single use medical device, the tube should be disposed of according to institutional medical waste management guidelines after patient use.
Regulatory and Safety Information
This endotracheal tube is intended for professional medical use in airway management procedures. It should only be used by trained clinicians familiar with intubation techniques and respiratory care protocols.
Proper patient selection, device sizing, and clinical monitoring are essential to ensure safe and effective airway management. Healthcare providers should follow established hospital protocols and clinical guidelines when using this device.
How to Order
The Smiths Medical 100/100/040 Endotracheal Tube Aircare Cuffed 4.0 mm is available in boxes of 10 units for convenient clinical inventory management. To place an order or request product availability, contact CIA Medical at (312) 275-5850. Our team can assist healthcare providers, hospitals, and medical supply purchasers with product information, bulk orders, and delivery coordination.
