Smiths Medical 100/110/060 - Reinforced Endotracheal Tube

Smiths Medical 100/110/060 - Reinforced Endotracheal Tube

The Smiths Medical 100/110/060 Reinforced Endotracheal Tube is designed to support safe and reliable airway management in situations where flexibility and resistance to kinking are critical. Constructed with a spiral wire reinforcement embedded within the tube wall, this endotracheal tube maintains lumen integrity even when bent or positioned at challenging angles during surgical procedures.

This reinforced design makes it particularly valuable in procedures involving the head, neck, or other surgical environments where patient positioning may place pressure on the airway device. The tube features a smooth medical-grade PVC construction that helps ensure patient comfort and controlled insertion while maintaining dependable ventilation throughout the procedure.

With a 6.0 mm internal diameter, the tube is commonly used in pediatric or small adult airway management, offering clinicians a dependable option for maintaining airway patency and delivering consistent ventilation in controlled medical settings.

Key Benefits

• Reinforced spiral wire construction helps prevent kinking during complex surgical positioning
• Flexible structure maintains lumen patency while allowing controlled maneuverability
• Smooth PVC material supports atraumatic insertion and patient comfort
• Consistent airflow performance for dependable ventilation support
• Clear tube body allows easy visual monitoring of condensation or obstruction
• Reliable airway management solution for surgical and critical care environments

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical reinforced endotracheal tube is compatible with standard anesthesia circuits, ventilators, and airway management equipment commonly used in hospitals, surgical centers, and emergency care environments.

Typical clinical applications include airway management during surgical procedures requiring patient repositioning, head and neck surgery, neurosurgery, and other interventions where conventional tubes may be at risk of compression or bending. It is also suitable for controlled ventilation in operating rooms and intensive care units where airway stability is essential.

Usage Guidelines

This reinforced endotracheal tube should be inserted and managed by trained medical professionals experienced in airway management procedures. Prior to use, clinicians should confirm the appropriate tube size for the patient and ensure compatibility with the ventilation system being used.

The tube should be carefully inserted using accepted intubation techniques. Once placed, correct positioning should be verified using standard clinical methods such as auscultation, capnography, or imaging when required. Continuous monitoring during ventilation is recommended to ensure optimal airway management throughout the procedure.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical reinforced endotracheal tube is manufactured under strict medical device quality standards to support consistent clinical performance and patient safety. Production follows internationally recognized manufacturing protocols for sterile medical devices and airway management equipment.

Each unit undergoes quality inspection to ensure structural integrity, accurate dimensions, and reliable material performance before distribution to healthcare providers.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with standard endotracheal tubes that may collapse or kink when bent, the Smiths Medical reinforced design provides enhanced resistance to compression due to its integrated spiral reinforcement. This feature offers greater reliability during surgical procedures where patient positioning or external pressure could compromise airflow.

While conventional tubes may be sufficient for routine airway management, reinforced tubes are often preferred in complex surgical environments where maintaining a stable airway pathway is critical for patient safety.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This reinforced endotracheal tube is widely used by anesthesiologists, emergency physicians, respiratory therapists, and critical care clinicians responsible for airway management and mechanical ventilation.

Healthcare professionals may select this product for procedures involving head and neck operations, maxillofacial surgery, neurosurgery, or any clinical situation where airway devices must maintain patency despite significant bending or patient repositioning.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Prior to use, clinicians should inspect the packaging and device for integrity and confirm that the tube size is appropriate for the patient. Proper lubrication may be applied when required to facilitate smooth insertion during intubation.

During use, the tube should be monitored for secure positioning and unobstructed airflow. Once the clinical procedure is complete, the device should be disposed of in accordance with institutional medical waste management protocols.

Regulatory and Safety Information

This medical airway device is intended for single patient use within professional healthcare environments. Use should follow institutional clinical guidelines and established airway management protocols to ensure patient safety.

Healthcare providers should always evaluate patient-specific factors when selecting airway devices and confirm that the device meets the procedural requirements for the intended clinical application.

How to Order

The Smiths Medical 100/110/060 Reinforced Endotracheal Tube is available for purchase through CIA Medical. Healthcare providers, hospitals, and medical facilities can place orders by contacting CIA Medical directly.

To place an order or speak with our product specialist, call (312) 275-5850 for assistance with availability, pricing, and bulk purchasing options.