Smiths Medical 100/110/085 - Reinforced Endotracheal Tube

Smiths Medical 100/110/085 - Reinforced Endotracheal Tube

The Smiths Medical 100/110/085 Reinforced Endotracheal Tube is engineered to provide dependable airway management during surgical procedures, emergency care, and intensive respiratory support. Designed with reinforced construction, this endotracheal tube maintains lumen integrity even when bent or positioned in challenging anatomical conditions. The flexible reinforced wall helps prevent kinking and compression, ensuring uninterrupted airflow and reliable ventilation throughout the procedure.

This medical-grade airway device is manufactured from high-quality materials to support safe and consistent intubation. Its smooth surface, carefully designed distal tip, and reliable structural reinforcement allow clinicians to manage difficult airways with greater confidence while maintaining patient comfort and airway stability.

Key Benefits

The reinforced internal structure helps prevent tube collapse or kinking during positioning, particularly in procedures where the patients head or neck must be moved or flexed. This design maintains a consistent airway passage and improves ventilation reliability.

The flexible yet durable construction allows clinicians to position the tube without compromising airflow, making it ideal for complex surgical settings or extended procedures.

A smooth outer surface and atraumatic distal tip help reduce irritation during insertion and positioning, supporting patient safety and minimizing tissue trauma.

The reinforced configuration is especially valuable in operating rooms where surgical access requires manipulation of airway devices without interrupting ventilation.

Compatibility and Applications

This reinforced endotracheal tube is compatible with standard anesthesia circuits, ventilators, and airway management systems commonly used in hospitals and surgical centers. It integrates seamlessly with airway connectors and breathing systems used in operating rooms and critical care units.

It is commonly used during surgical procedures where airway flexibility and stability are essential, including head and neck surgery, oral surgery, and procedures requiring patient repositioning. The reinforced design also supports use in intensive care settings where airway security must be maintained over extended periods.

Usage Guidelines

The reinforced endotracheal tube should be inserted by trained healthcare professionals following established airway management protocols. Proper sizing should be selected based on patient anatomy and clinical requirements to ensure effective ventilation and airway protection.

Before use, the device should be inspected to confirm structural integrity and sterility. During placement, clinicians should ensure proper positioning within the trachea and confirm ventilation through appropriate monitoring methods such as capnography and auscultation.

Once the tube is placed, the airway should be secured according to institutional guidelines to maintain consistent positioning throughout the procedure.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical reinforced endotracheal tube is manufactured in accordance with recognized international quality and safety standards for medical airway devices. Production follows strict quality control processes to ensure consistency, performance, and patient safety.

The device is produced in facilities that comply with medical device regulatory requirements and quality management systems used across global healthcare markets.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with conventional endotracheal tubes, the reinforced structure of this model provides improved resistance to compression and kinking, particularly in surgical procedures where airway devices may be subject to bending or repositioning.

Many standard tubes may collapse or restrict airflow when bent sharply. The internal reinforcement in this device maintains airway patency even when the tube is flexed, offering clinicians greater flexibility and control during complex procedures.

The combination of durability, flexibility, and smooth insertion characteristics makes this reinforced tube a reliable choice when compared with standard airway devices used in operating room environments.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This device is commonly used by anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, emergency physicians, and critical care teams responsible for airway management. Hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and trauma facilities frequently rely on reinforced endotracheal tubes when performing procedures that require flexible airway positioning.

Typical applications include operating room anesthesia, emergency airway stabilization, intensive care ventilation, and surgical procedures where head and neck positioning may place stress on conventional airway devices.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Clinicians should always confirm correct tube size and placement prior to initiating ventilation. Monitoring airway pressure and patient oxygenation helps ensure optimal performance during use.

The reinforced tube should be handled carefully to maintain structural integrity. Healthcare providers should avoid excessive twisting or pulling during insertion and removal.

As a single-use medical device, the tube should be disposed of according to hospital infection control protocols following completion of the procedure.

Regulatory and Safety Information

This airway device is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals within clinical environments equipped for airway management and respiratory monitoring. Proper clinical protocols must be followed to ensure patient safety during intubation and ventilation.

All medical facilities should follow applicable medical device regulations, sterilization guidelines, and disposal standards when handling airway management products.

How to Order

Healthcare providers and medical purchasing departments can order the Smiths Medical 100/110/085 Reinforced Endotracheal Tube directly through CIA Medical. For pricing, availability, and bulk purchasing information, contact CIA Medical at (312) 275-5850. Their knowledgeable support team can assist hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers in selecting the appropriate airway management products for their clinical needs.