Smiths Medical 100/141/030 - Endotrach Tube Murphy 3.0 10/BX

Smiths Medical 100/141/030 - Endotrach Tube Murphy 3.0 10/BX

The Smiths Medical 100/141/030 Endotracheal Tube Murphy Eye 3.0 mm ID is designed to support safe and efficient airway management during anesthesia, emergency care, and respiratory support procedures. Manufactured from high-quality medical-grade clear PVC, this oral endotracheal tube offers excellent flexibility and visibility for clinicians during placement and monitoring.

This tube features a Murphy eye design, providing an additional airflow channel that enhances patient safety by maintaining ventilation if the primary lumen becomes partially obstructed. With a 3.0 mm internal diameter, the tube is commonly used in neonatal and pediatric airway management where precise sizing and gentle airway interaction are critical.

Each box contains ten sterile tubes, packaged for convenient clinical use in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, emergency departments, and specialized pediatric care environments.

Key Benefits

• Murphy eye design provides an additional ventilation pathway for enhanced airway safety
• Clear medical-grade PVC construction allows easy visualization of condensation and blockages
• Smooth beveled tip assists with atraumatic insertion
• Optimal flexibility helps conform to airway anatomy while maintaining lumen integrity
• Radiopaque line supports confirmation of placement through imaging
• Individually packaged sterile units support infection control protocols
• Supplied in convenient 10 per box packaging for clinical inventory management

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 100/141/030 Endotracheal Tube is compatible with standard airway management equipment including anesthesia circuits, ventilators, breathing systems, and oxygen delivery systems. Its design supports use across a wide range of airway management scenarios.

Common clinical applications include pediatric airway management, neonatal respiratory support, emergency airway stabilization, anesthesia procedures, intensive care ventilation, and controlled airway management during surgical interventions.

Usage Guidelines

Prior to use, clinicians should confirm the appropriate tube size based on patient age, airway anatomy, and clinical requirements. The tube should be inspected for integrity and sterility before insertion.

During intubation, the beveled tip and Murphy eye support smooth placement while minimizing airway trauma. Once inserted, the tube should be properly secured and verified using standard clinical methods such as auscultation, capnography, and imaging when required.

Continuous monitoring of airway patency and ventilation performance should be maintained throughout use.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical Endotracheal Tube is manufactured under strict medical device quality standards to ensure reliable clinical performance and patient safety. Materials are biocompatible and designed for safe airway contact during medical procedures.

The device is produced within regulated manufacturing environments that comply with recognized medical device quality systems and applicable regulatory guidelines for airway management equipment.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with many standard endotracheal tubes on the market, Smiths Medical airway devices are recognized for their consistent manufacturing quality, smooth surface finishing, and reliable airway performance. The Murphy eye design provides an added safety feature not present in some basic airway tubes.

The clear PVC construction improves clinical visibility while maintaining flexibility, helping healthcare professionals manage airway placement with greater confidence.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This endotracheal tube is commonly used by anesthesiologists, emergency physicians, respiratory therapists, neonatologists, and critical care specialists. It is frequently utilized in hospitals, pediatric intensive care units, operating rooms, emergency departments, and neonatal care facilities.

The 3.0 mm internal diameter makes it particularly suitable for neonatal and small pediatric patients requiring controlled airway support.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Healthcare professionals should follow established airway management protocols when using this device. Proper tube selection, insertion technique, and secure fixation are essential to ensure optimal performance and patient safety.

Because the product is intended for single use, the tube should be disposed of following institutional infection control and medical waste disposal procedures after patient use.

Regulatory and Safety Information

This medical device is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments. All airway management procedures should be conducted by qualified personnel familiar with endotracheal intubation techniques.

The product should be used in accordance with institutional guidelines, patient safety protocols, and applicable medical regulations governing airway management devices.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 100/141/030 Endotrach Tube Murphy 3.0 10/BX, and add it to your cart. Complete checkout with your preferred shipping and payment options. For bulk orders, quotes, or further assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312)275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.