Smiths Medical 225-3704-800 - CIRCUIT ANESTHESIA ADULT 50.8MMDIA 40INL DUAL-LIMB SWIVEL WYE 3L BAG PORTEX LATEX DISPOSABLE (20/CS)

The Smiths Medical 225-3704-800 Portex Adult Anesthesia Circuit is a disposable dual-limb breathing circuit designed for adult anesthesia delivery in clinical and surgical environments. Built with a 50.8 mm diameter, 40 inch length, swivel wye connection, and 3 liter breathing bag, this anesthesia circuit supports controlled ventilation, gas delivery, and patient airway management during procedures requiring anesthesia support.

This adult anesthesia circuit is intended for single-patient use, helping healthcare teams maintain a clean, efficient, and standardized respiratory setup. Its dual-limb configuration provides separate inspiratory and expiratory pathways, while the swivel wye helps improve flexibility at the patient connection point. Packaged 20 per case, the Smiths Medical 225-3704-800 is well suited for hospitals, surgical centers, anesthesia departments, and procedural care areas that require dependable disposable anesthesia breathing circuits.

Key Benefits

• Designed for adult anesthesia applications in operating rooms and procedural care settings
• Dual-limb circuit supports separate inspiratory and expiratory gas flow pathways
• 50.8 mm diameter and 40 inch length provide a practical configuration for adult patient setups
• Swivel wye connection helps improve positioning flexibility during airway management
• Includes a 3 liter breathing bag for anesthesia ventilation support
• Disposable design helps reduce reprocessing requirements and supports infection control protocols
• Latex disposable construction is suitable for facilities managing latex-sensitive environments
• Portex product design supports consistent clinical workflow and reliable respiratory circuit performance
• Case packaging of 20 units supports department inventory planning and bulk purchasing needs

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 225-3704-800 anesthesia circuit is designed for use with compatible adult anesthesia machines, breathing systems, and airway management setups that require a dual-limb disposable circuit with a swivel wye and 3 liter bag. It is intended for adult patients receiving anesthesia support under the supervision of trained medical professionals.

Common applications include surgical anesthesia, operating room ventilation support, outpatient procedure centers, endoscopy suites, emergency surgical areas, and other clinical environments where adult anesthesia breathing circuits are used. Compatibility should always be confirmed with the anesthesia machine, breathing system connections, institutional protocols, and the applicable manufacturer instructions before use.

Usage Guidelines

• Inspect the anesthesia circuit packaging before use and do not use if the package is opened, damaged, or compromised.
• Verify that the product configuration matches the clinical setup, including adult circuit type, dual-limb design, swivel wye, 3 liter bag, and required connections.
• Connect the inspiratory and expiratory limbs to the appropriate ports on the compatible anesthesia system.
• Attach the swivel wye to the patient interface or airway device according to facility protocol.
• Perform all required pre-use system checks, leak tests, and ventilation assessments before connecting to the patient.
• Use only under the direction of licensed healthcare professionals trained in anesthesia delivery and airway management.
• Dispose of the circuit after single-patient use in accordance with facility policy and applicable medical waste regulations.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 225-3704-800 Portex Adult Anesthesia Circuit is manufactured for professional healthcare use and should be handled according to applicable facility standards, anesthesia department procedures, and manufacturer guidance. As a medical breathing circuit, it should be used only in clinical settings where appropriate monitoring, trained personnel, and compatible anesthesia equipment are available.

Healthcare facilities should verify all product certifications, regulatory status, sterility status if applicable, and safety documentation using the manufacturer labeling and product documentation available with the item. Clinical teams should also confirm that the circuit meets their internal purchasing, infection prevention, and patient safety requirements before use.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with general-purpose adult breathing circuits, the Smiths Medical 225-3704-800 provides a defined anesthesia-focused configuration that includes a dual-limb design, swivel wye, and 3 liter breathing bag. This helps facilities standardize setup and reduce the need to source separate components for routine adult anesthesia applications.

When compared with reusable breathing circuits, this disposable Portex circuit can help reduce cleaning, sterilization, and turnaround demands between patients. Its single-use format is especially useful for facilities prioritizing workflow efficiency, contamination control, and consistent product availability. Compared with circuits that do not include a swivel wye, this model offers improved flexibility at the patient connection point, which can support easier positioning during procedures.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is typically used by anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, anesthesia technicians, respiratory therapists, operating room nurses, and clinical supply teams responsible for anesthesia equipment readiness. It is suitable for adult patient procedures requiring a disposable anesthesia breathing circuit with reliable gas delivery support.

Typical use scenarios include scheduled surgeries, outpatient procedures, perioperative anesthesia preparation, procedural sedation support where compatible anesthesia equipment is used, and operating room supply standardization. The 20 per case packaging makes it practical for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and high-volume clinical departments that need consistent access to adult anesthesia circuits.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store the circuits in a clean, dry environment away from excessive heat, moisture, direct sunlight, and contaminants.
• Rotate inventory using a first-expired, first-out process when expiration dating applies.
• Keep the product in its original packaging until ready for clinical use.
• Confirm all connections are secure before patient use and after any patient repositioning.
• Use appropriate monitoring throughout anesthesia delivery, including ventilation, airway pressure, oxygenation, and gas delivery parameters as required by clinical protocol.
• Do not attempt to clean, sterilize, or reuse a disposable single-patient circuit.
• Discard the product immediately after use according to institutional infection control and medical waste procedures.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 225-3704-800 Portex Adult Anesthesia Circuit is intended for professional medical use only. It should be used by trained clinicians in accordance with the product labeling, facility policy, anesthesia equipment instructions, and applicable healthcare regulations. Before use, clinical staff should verify product integrity, compatibility, and suitability for the intended patient and procedure.

This product is not intended for reuse. Reuse of disposable anesthesia circuits may increase the risk of cross-contamination, performance issues, and patient safety concerns. Facilities should follow all applicable infection prevention, respiratory care, anesthesia, and medical waste disposal guidelines.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 225-3704-800 CIRCUIT ANESTHESIA ADULT 50.8MMDIA 40INL DUAL-LIMB SWIVEL WYE 3L BAG PORTEX LATEX DISPOSABLE (20/CS) 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.