Smiths Medical 100/125/010 - Portex Tracheal Tube Guide, Single-Use, 4.0-6.0mm ID, 10CH/ 3.3mm Size, 27.55" Length, 10/bx
The Smiths Medical 100/125/010 Portex Tracheal Tube Guide is a precision-designed airway management accessory used to assist clinicians during tracheal tube placement and exchange procedures. Designed for compatibility with tracheal tubes sized 4.06.0mm internal diameter, this single-use tube guide offers a dependable solution for guiding endotracheal tubes into the airway with greater control and safety.
Manufactured with a smooth and flexible construction, the Portex tracheal tube guide supports atraumatic insertion and improved maneuverability during difficult airway situations. With a 10CH diameter measuring 3.3mm and a length of 27.55 inches, the device provides adequate reach and stability for a wide range of airway management procedures in hospital and emergency care environments. Each box contains ten sterile single-use guides to maintain clinical hygiene and workflow efficiency.
Key Benefits
- Designed to guide tracheal tubes sized 4.06.0mm internal diameter
- Smooth flexible shaft allows controlled and atraumatic tube placement
- 10CH diameter with 3.3mm size ensures compatibility with pediatric and smaller airway devices
- Extended 27.55 inch length provides sufficient reach during airway procedures
- Single-use design helps minimize cross contamination and infection risk
- High visibility and responsive handling improve procedural confidence
- Packaged in boxes of ten to support efficient clinical supply management
Compatibility and Applications
This tracheal tube guide is intended for use with tracheal tubes ranging from 4.0mm to 6.0mm internal diameter. It is commonly used in airway management procedures where controlled placement of endotracheal tubes is required.
The device is widely utilized in operating rooms, emergency departments, intensive care units, and prehospital emergency care. It assists clinicians during difficult intubations, tube exchanges, and situations where precise airway access must be achieved safely and efficiently.
Usage Guidelines
Before use, clinicians should verify the compatibility of the guide with the intended tracheal tube size. The guide is inserted into the tracheal tube and used to help direct the tube during placement into the airway. Its flexible structure allows for gentle navigation through anatomical pathways while maintaining control of the tube.
The device is intended for single use and should be discarded following the procedure in accordance with medical waste protocols. Healthcare professionals should follow institutional airway management procedures and guidelines when using the device.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical Portex tracheal tube guide is manufactured according to recognized medical device quality and safety standards. Production processes follow strict quality control measures to ensure consistency, reliability, and clinical safety. The product is designed for sterile medical use and supports compliance with hospital infection control policies.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with generic airway guides, the Portex tracheal tube guide offers enhanced reliability through precision manufacturing and clinically tested design. Its consistent flexibility, smooth surface finish, and carefully calibrated diameter provide predictable handling during airway procedures.
Many competing airway guides lack the same balance between flexibility and structural support. The Portex guide maintains sufficient rigidity to guide tracheal tubes effectively while remaining flexible enough to reduce the risk of airway trauma during insertion.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This device is used by anesthesiologists, emergency physicians, respiratory therapists, paramedics, and other trained airway management professionals. It is particularly valuable during pediatric airway management, difficult intubation scenarios, and tube exchange procedures where accuracy and control are essential.
Hospitals, surgical centers, emergency departments, and critical care units frequently include tracheal tube guides as part of their airway management equipment to support safe and efficient patient care.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Clinicians should ensure that the guide remains sterile until the moment of use and inspect packaging for integrity before opening. During airway procedures, gentle advancement and proper positioning help maximize control while minimizing patient discomfort or trauma.
Because the guide is intended for single use, it should not be reprocessed or reused. After completion of the procedure, the device should be disposed of in accordance with institutional infection control and biohazard waste policies.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The Portex tracheal tube guide is classified as a medical device intended for professional clinical use. It is manufactured under established medical device quality systems to ensure safety, reliability, and performance. Healthcare professionals should use the device only within its indicated size range and according to institutional airway management protocols.
How to Order
The Smiths Medical 100/125/010 Portex Tracheal Tube Guide is supplied in boxes of ten sterile single-use devices. For product availability, pricing, or bulk purchasing options, contact CIA Medical directly. To place an order or speak with a medical supply specialist, call (312) 275-5850.
