Smiths Medical 100/110/070 - Reinforced Endotracheal Tube

Smiths Medical 100/110/070 - Reinforced Endotracheal Tube

The Smiths Medical 100/110/070 Reinforced Endotracheal Tube is designed to provide reliable airway management in situations where flexibility and resistance to kinking are essential. Featuring a reinforced construction, this tube helps maintain airway patency even when positioned in complex surgical environments. Its design supports smooth insertion, dependable ventilation, and stable placement throughout procedures.

This reinforced endotracheal tube is commonly used in operating rooms, intensive care units, and emergency departments where clinicians require a durable airway solution that adapts to patient positioning without compromising airflow. The flexible yet structurally supported design allows clinicians to manage airways safely during procedures that require head or neck manipulation.

Key Benefits

• Reinforced structure minimizes the risk of kinking and obstruction during airway management
• Flexible design supports use in procedures involving complex patient positioning
• Smooth tube surface promotes atraumatic insertion
• Maintains consistent airway patency during ventilation
• Durable construction suitable for demanding clinical environments
• Clear tubing allows clinicians to visually monitor airway status

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical reinforced endotracheal tube is compatible with standard anesthesia machines, ventilators, and airway management accessories used in hospital and surgical settings. It is designed for use in controlled ventilation procedures where maintaining airway stability is critical.

Common applications include operating rooms during head, neck, and maxillofacial procedures, intensive care ventilation management, emergency airway stabilization, and anesthesia delivery during complex surgical cases.

Usage Guidelines

Prior to use, clinicians should inspect the tube to confirm structural integrity and ensure the lumen is unobstructed. Appropriate tube size should be selected based on patient anatomy and clinical requirements.

The tube should be inserted by trained medical professionals following standard airway management protocols. After placement, correct positioning should be verified through clinical assessment and monitoring. Continuous monitoring of ventilation parameters is recommended throughout the procedure.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical reinforced endotracheal tube is manufactured in accordance with recognized medical device quality standards. Production follows strict quality control processes to ensure consistent performance in clinical environments.

These devices are designed to comply with regulatory standards applicable to airway management products used in hospitals and surgical centers.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with standard endotracheal tubes, reinforced models offer improved resistance to compression and bending. This design advantage is particularly important in procedures where patient positioning or surgical equipment may place pressure on the airway device.

The Smiths Medical reinforced tube provides dependable flexibility while maintaining lumen integrity, offering clinicians a trusted solution in scenarios where traditional tubes may be susceptible to kinking.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This reinforced endotracheal tube is widely used by anesthesiologists, critical care physicians, respiratory therapists, and emergency clinicians responsible for airway management. It is particularly valuable in surgical specialties such as neurosurgery, ENT procedures, and maxillofacial operations where airway stability must be maintained despite patient repositioning.

Hospitals, surgical centers, and emergency departments rely on reinforced airway devices like this to support safe ventilation during complex clinical procedures.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

To ensure optimal performance, clinicians should follow established airway management protocols when using reinforced endotracheal tubes. Proper sizing and gentle insertion techniques help minimize airway trauma and improve patient safety.

The device should be handled with care to maintain sterility prior to use. After completion of the procedure, the tube should be disposed of in accordance with hospital infection control guidelines and medical waste protocols.

Regulatory and Safety Information

This medical device is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals experienced in airway management. Proper training and adherence to clinical guidelines are essential to ensure safe and effective use.

Clinicians should always follow institutional protocols, manufacturer instructions, and patient safety procedures when selecting and using airway management equipment.

How to Order

Healthcare facilities and medical professionals can order the Smiths Medical 100/110/070 Reinforced Endotracheal Tube directly through CIA Medical. For product availability, pricing, and bulk purchasing options, contact the CIA Medical customer service team at (312) 275-5850.