Smiths Medical 100/130/060 - TRACHEAL TUBE POLAR UNCUFFED NORTH NASAL POLYURETHANE 6.0MM + 10/CA
The Smiths Medical 100/130/060 Polar North Nasal Tracheal Tube is a specialized uncuffed nasal airway device designed for safe and controlled airway management during surgical and critical care procedures. Manufactured from flexible medical grade polyurethane, this 6.0 mm internal diameter tracheal tube is preformed with a Polar North configuration that directs the breathing circuit away from the surgical field while maintaining optimal patient comfort and airway stability.
The preformed nasal curvature allows clinicians to maintain unobstructed access during oral and maxillofacial procedures, ENT surgeries, and dental operations. Its smooth polyurethane construction reduces the risk of mucosal trauma while enabling easy navigation through the nasal passage. Supplied in a convenient case of ten units, this airway solution is engineered for reliable single patient use in hospitals, surgical centers, and emergency settings.
Key Benefits
The Polar North nasal design keeps ventilation tubing directed upward and away from the operative area, allowing surgeons unobstructed access to the mouth and facial structures.
The uncuffed tube configuration is suitable for pediatric and select adult procedures where cuff pressure is not required, reducing potential airway irritation.
Flexible polyurethane construction offers superior patient comfort while maintaining structural integrity during placement and ventilation.
Smooth tube surfaces and carefully finished distal edges help minimize nasal and tracheal tissue trauma during insertion.
Preformed curvature reduces the likelihood of kinking and helps maintain a stable airway position throughout procedures.
Clear tube design enables clinicians to visually confirm airway patency and secretion management.
Compatibility and Applications
This tracheal tube is designed for compatibility with standard anesthesia circuits, ventilators, and airway management systems commonly used in operating rooms and intensive care environments.
Typical applications include nasal intubation during maxillofacial surgery, dental procedures, oral reconstructive operations, and ENT interventions where oral access must remain unobstructed.
The 6.0 mm internal diameter is commonly selected for pediatric patients or smaller adult airway management scenarios requiring nasal intubation.
Usage Guidelines
The device should be inserted only by trained medical professionals experienced in airway management and nasal intubation techniques.
Prior to insertion, clinicians should evaluate nasal passage patency and lubricate the tube appropriately to facilitate atraumatic placement.
The tracheal tube should be advanced carefully through the nasal passage under visualization or appropriate clinical guidance until correct tracheal positioning is achieved.
Tube placement must be confirmed using established airway verification methods such as capnography, auscultation, and clinical assessment.
The device is intended for single patient use and must be discarded after the procedure according to medical waste protocols.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical Polar nasal tracheal tube is manufactured under strict medical device quality management systems to ensure consistency, safety, and reliability.
Each unit is produced using medical grade materials designed for airway contact and biocompatibility.
Products are manufactured in compliance with international medical device manufacturing standards and undergo rigorous quality control procedures before distribution.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with conventional straight nasal tracheal tubes, the Polar North preformed design offers superior surgical field management by directing ventilation tubing away from the mouth and operative area.
The polyurethane construction provides greater flexibility than traditional PVC airway tubes while maintaining dependable airway support.
The carefully engineered curvature minimizes tube movement and reduces the risk of accidental displacement during procedures.
These features make the Smiths Medical Polar nasal airway system a preferred choice in operating rooms where precision airway control and surgical access are essential.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This product is commonly used by anesthesiologists, critical care physicians, emergency medicine specialists, and surgical teams responsible for airway management.
Healthcare facilities including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, trauma units, and dental surgical clinics regularly utilize Polar nasal tracheal tubes during procedures requiring unobstructed oral access.
The design is particularly valuable during oral surgeries, orthodontic interventions, facial reconstruction, and ENT procedures where traditional oral intubation would interfere with the operative field.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Clinicians should inspect the tube packaging for integrity before opening and confirm the correct tube size prior to use.
Appropriate lubrication should be applied to reduce friction during nasal insertion.
The airway device should be handled using sterile technique and inserted according to established airway management protocols.
Continuous monitoring of ventilation, airway pressure, and patient response should be maintained throughout the procedure.
After use, the device must be safely disposed of in accordance with institutional infection control and medical waste guidelines.
Regulatory and Safety Information
This airway device is intended for use by qualified healthcare professionals trained in airway management procedures.
The product is designed for single use only and must not be reprocessed or reused.
Improper placement or use outside recommended clinical indications may result in airway complications.
Healthcare providers should follow all institutional protocols and airway management guidelines when using this device.
How to Order
The Smiths Medical 100/130/060 Polar North Nasal Tracheal Tube Uncuffed Polyurethane 6.0 mm is available in a case of ten units and can be ordered for hospitals, surgical centers, and healthcare facilities.
For product availability, bulk purchasing, and professional assistance, contact CIA Medical directly at (312) 275-5850.
