Smiths Medical 100/123/515 - Portex Bougie, Single Use, Recommended Tube I.D.: 6.0mm - 11.0mm, O.D.: 5.0mm, Length: 700mm, 10/
The Smiths Medical 100/123/515 Portex Bougie is a single-use tracheal tube introducer designed to assist clinicians during difficult airway management and endotracheal intubation procedures. With an outer diameter of 5.0mm and a length of 700mm, this flexible introducer is engineered to guide endotracheal tubes with internal diameters ranging from 6.0mm to 11.0mm.
Manufactured with precision and reliability in mind, the Portex Bougie provides clinicians with enhanced tactile feedback during airway navigation. Its design supports controlled insertion and accurate placement of tracheal tubes, making it an essential device in emergency medicine, anesthesia, critical care, and operating room settings. The single-use construction promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of cross-contamination.
Key Benefits
- Designed to assist with difficult airway intubation procedures
- Compatible with tracheal tubes sized 6.0mm to 11.0mm internal diameter
- Optimal 700mm length provides extended reach and control during airway navigation
- 5.0mm outer diameter allows smooth advancement through the airway
- Single-use design minimizes infection risk and simplifies clinical workflow
- Flexible yet supportive construction offers excellent tactile feedback
- Reliable tool for emergency airway management and controlled intubation
Compatibility and Applications
The Portex Bougie introducer is designed for use with standard endotracheal tubes that have an internal diameter between 6.0mm and 11.0mm. It is commonly utilized in emergency airway management, operating rooms, intensive care units, and pre-hospital emergency services.
This device is particularly useful in situations where visualization of the vocal cords is limited or difficult. By guiding the endotracheal tube into the trachea, the bougie assists clinicians in securing the airway efficiently and safely.
Usage Guidelines
The Portex Bougie should be used by trained healthcare professionals familiar with airway management techniques. During intubation, the bougie is gently advanced through the larynx into the trachea. Once correct placement is confirmed through tactile feedback or clinical assessment, the endotracheal tube can be advanced over the introducer into position.
Because the device is intended for single use, it should be disposed of after the procedure in accordance with medical waste protocols. Proper adherence to institutional airway management procedures is recommended.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical Portex Bougie is manufactured in accordance with international medical device quality standards. The device is produced under strict quality control systems designed to ensure reliability, consistency, and safety for clinical use.
It meets the regulatory and manufacturing standards expected for airway management devices used in hospitals, surgical centers, and emergency care environments.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with standard reusable airway introducers, the Portex Bougie offers the advantages of single-use sterility and consistent device performance. Unlike reusable alternatives that require cleaning and sterilization, this device eliminates the risk of residual contamination.
Many competing introducers lack the same balance of flexibility and rigidity needed for controlled navigation of the airway. The Portex design provides reliable tactile feedback, which is essential for identifying tracheal rings and ensuring correct placement during difficult intubations.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This bougie introducer is commonly used by anesthesiologists, emergency physicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and critical care specialists. It plays an important role in airway management protocols for hospitals, surgical facilities, trauma units, and emergency medical services.
Typical scenarios include difficult airway cases, emergency intubation situations, trauma care, and situations where visualization during laryngoscopy is limited.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Healthcare providers should ensure the device packaging is intact before use and verify compatibility with the intended endotracheal tube size. During insertion, clinicians should advance the introducer gently and avoid excessive force to prevent airway trauma.
Because the Portex Bougie is designed for single use, no cleaning or sterilization is required. After the procedure, the device should be discarded according to hospital infection control and biohazard disposal guidelines.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The device is intended for professional medical use in airway management procedures. It should only be used by qualified healthcare personnel trained in tracheal intubation techniques. Users must follow established clinical protocols and manufacturer guidelines when performing airway procedures.
Inspection of packaging integrity prior to use is recommended to maintain sterility and patient safety.
How to Order
The Smiths Medical 100/123/515 Portex Bougie Single Use Intubation Introducer is supplied in boxes of 10 units. To place an order or to obtain additional product information, contact with CIA Medical team directly at (312) 275-5850.
