Smiths Medical 225-3507-800 - PATIENT CONNECTOR-STANDARD ELBOW, CLR, 50 EA/CS

The Smiths Medical 225-3507-800 Patient Connector Standard Elbow is a clear medical connector designed to support secure, efficient patient circuit connections in clinical respiratory and anesthesia care settings. Its standard elbow configuration helps create a practical angled connection point where straight-line tubing placement may be difficult or less comfortable for the patient.

Supplied as 50 each per case, this clear elbow patient connector is suitable for healthcare facilities that require dependable disposable connector components for routine patient care, procedural support, and respiratory circuit management. The transparent design supports visual inspection of the connection area during setup and use.

Key Benefits

• Standard elbow design supports angled patient circuit connections.
• Clear construction allows easy visual inspection during clinical use.
• Designed for dependable connection support in compatible respiratory and anesthesia applications.
• Helps improve tubing positioning where space, access, or patient comfort is a concern.
• Packaged 50 each per case for convenient clinical supply management.
• Suitable for use in hospitals, procedural areas, respiratory therapy departments, and surgical care environments.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 225-3507-800 Patient Connector Standard Elbow is intended for use with compatible patient circuits, respiratory therapy setups, and anesthesia-related connection systems where a standard elbow connector is required. It may be used in clinical environments that rely on secure connector interfaces for airway management, ventilation support, and procedural respiratory care.

Common applications include operating rooms, post-anesthesia care units, intensive care units, emergency departments, respiratory therapy areas, and other healthcare settings where compatible patient breathing circuits or connector assemblies are used. Always confirm compatibility with the specific equipment, circuit, and facility protocol before use.

Usage Guidelines

Use the connector only with compatible medical devices and patient circuit components. Before use, inspect the connector for cleanliness, cracks, deformation, packaging damage, or any sign that may affect performance. Attach the elbow connector firmly according to the applicable device instructions and institutional procedures.

After connection, verify that all fittings are secure and that the circuit functions as intended. Monitor the patient and circuit during use in accordance with clinical standards and facility policy. This product should be handled by trained healthcare professionals familiar with respiratory or anesthesia circuit setup.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 225-3507-800 Patient Connector Standard Elbow should be used in accordance with applicable healthcare facility protocols, manufacturer guidance, and relevant clinical safety practices. As with all medical connectors used in patient care, staff should confirm product suitability, packaging integrity, and proper fit before use.

Healthcare providers should follow applicable infection control procedures, device labeling, and regulatory requirements for disposable medical components. Product use should remain consistent with the manufacturers intended application and the requirements of the clinical care environment.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with general-purpose elbow connectors, the Smiths Medical 225-3507-800 offers the confidence of a recognized medical device manufacturer and is supplied in a practical 50 each per case configuration for healthcare inventory needs. Its clear standard elbow design supports visual assessment while providing an angled connection option for compatible patient circuit setups.

Generic alternatives may vary in fit consistency, material clarity, packaging format, and clinical documentation. For facilities that prioritize dependable sourcing, standardized supply management, and compatibility verification, this Smiths Medical patient connector is a strong option for routine respiratory and anesthesia-related workflows.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is typically used by respiratory therapists, anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, operating room staff, ICU clinicians, emergency care teams, and biomedical supply personnel. It is well suited for healthcare teams that need clear elbow patient connectors available for compatible patient circuit assemblies.

Typical scenarios include preparing respiratory circuits, supporting anesthesia setups, replacing compatible connector components, improving tubing angle management, and maintaining stocked supplies for procedural and acute care areas. The 50 each per case packaging supports departments with recurring clinical demand.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the Smiths Medical 225-3507-800 Patient Connector Standard Elbow in a clean, dry, temperature-appropriate area away from contamination, excessive moisture, and direct exposure that may compromise packaging or product integrity. Rotate stock according to facility inventory practices and check packaging before distribution to clinical areas.

Do not use the connector if the packaging is damaged or if the product appears cracked, discolored, misshapen, or otherwise compromised. Follow facility protocols for single-patient use, disposal, and infection prevention. Do not attempt to modify the connector, as alteration may affect fit, performance, or patient safety.

Regulatory and Safety Information

This product is intended for professional healthcare use with compatible medical equipment and patient circuit systems. Clinical staff should review the manufacturers instructions, product labeling, and institutional policies before use. Proper patient monitoring and circuit verification are essential when using any respiratory or anesthesia-related connector.

Use only as directed and only in appropriate clinical environments. Dispose of used connectors according to facility policy and applicable medical waste requirements. Product selection, setup, and use should be performed by qualified personnel trained in the relevant clinical application.

How to Order

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