Smiths Medical 100/136/065 - Endotracheal Tube (Oral), South Polar, Cuffed, Preformed, Clear PVC, 6.5 x 8.9 x 280mm, 23 Cuff, 10/bx
The Smiths Medical 100/136/065 Endotracheal Tube is a high-performance oral endotracheal tube designed to support secure airway management during anesthesia and surgical procedures. Featuring a preformed South Polar configuration, this tube is specifically engineered to direct the airway circuit away from the surgical field, making it ideal for procedures involving the head, neck, and oral cavity.
Manufactured from clear medical-grade PVC, the tube offers excellent flexibility, transparency, and durability, allowing clinicians to monitor condensation and airway status easily. The integrated cuff ensures a reliable seal within the trachea, helping to maintain positive pressure ventilation while minimizing the risk of aspiration. With a 6.5 mm internal diameter and a total length of 280 mm, this endotracheal tube provides precise airway control for a wide range of adult airway management scenarios.
Key Benefits
- Preformed South Polar design directs breathing circuits away from the surgical field
- Clear PVC construction allows visual monitoring of airway condensation and secretions
- Soft, high-volume cuff supports an effective tracheal seal for controlled ventilation
- Smooth tube surface reduces airway irritation during insertion and use
- Consistent internal diameter ensures reliable airflow and ventilation performance
- Packaged sterile for immediate clinical use in operating rooms and emergency settings
Compatibility and Applications
This oral endotracheal tube is compatible with standard anesthesia circuits, ventilators, and airway management accessories used in hospitals, surgical centers, and emergency departments. The South Polar configuration makes it particularly valuable in surgeries where traditional endotracheal tube positioning may interfere with surgical access.
Common clinical applications include head and neck surgeries, maxillofacial procedures, dental operations under general anesthesia, and controlled ventilation during prolonged surgical interventions.
Usage Guidelines
Prior to use, clinicians should inspect the tube and cuff integrity to confirm proper function. The tube should be inserted using established airway management protocols by trained medical professionals. Proper cuff inflation should be achieved using the recommended pressure guidelines to maintain airway sealing without causing tracheal injury.
Placement confirmation should be performed through standard verification techniques, including capnography, chest movement observation, and auscultation. Once secured, the tube should remain stable to ensure uninterrupted ventilation throughout the procedure.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical endotracheal tube is produced according to recognized medical device manufacturing standards. Materials and production processes comply with applicable healthcare quality and safety regulations to ensure reliable performance in clinical environments. Each unit is sterile and packaged for single-patient use.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with conventional straight endotracheal tubes, the South Polar preformed configuration provides improved surgical field access and reduces circuit interference during oral and facial procedures. The clear PVC design enhances visibility, while the cuff system offers dependable airway sealing during mechanical ventilation.
Clinicians often choose this model over standard tubes when surgical positioning requires tubing to be directed downward away from the operative area.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This product is widely used by anesthesiologists, surgical teams, respiratory therapists, and emergency airway specialists. It is particularly suited for operating rooms performing dental surgery, oral surgery, maxillofacial procedures, and other head and neck interventions where airway control must remain stable without obstructing the surgical field.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Healthcare professionals should follow institutional airway management protocols when using this device. Appropriate cuff pressure monitoring helps prevent excessive tracheal pressure while maintaining a secure airway seal. The tube should be secured properly using approved fixation methods to prevent displacement during surgical procedures.
As a sterile single-use airway device, the tube should not be reused or reprocessed after patient use.
Regulatory and Safety Information
This device is intended for use by trained medical professionals experienced in airway management. Proper insertion techniques and cuff pressure monitoring are essential to ensure patient safety and effective ventilation. The product is designed for single use and should be disposed of according to healthcare facility infection control and medical waste guidelines.
How to Order
The Smiths Medical 100/136/065 Endotracheal Tube is supplied in boxes of 10 sterile units. Healthcare facilities, distributors, and clinical procurement teams can order directly by contacting CIA Medical.
For pricing, availability, and bulk purchasing information, call (312) 275-5850 to speak with a product specialist.
