Smiths Medical 225-3716-800 - HOSE VENTILATOR 56INL 2 CUFFS W/1 FILTER (20/CS)
The Smiths Medical 225-3716-800 Ventilator Hose is a 56 inch respiratory circuit component designed to support dependable ventilator connections in clinical care environments. Featuring two cuffs and one filter, this ventilator hose helps maintain secure airflow delivery while supporting infection control practices and efficient respiratory therapy workflows.
This disposable ventilator hose is supplied 20 per case, making it a practical choice for hospitals, respiratory care departments, emergency units, surgical settings, and healthcare facilities that require consistent stock availability for ventilator support and patient breathing circuit management.
Key Benefits
The Smiths Medical 225-3716-800 ventilator hose is designed for reliable connection, practical handling, and consistent performance during respiratory care. Its 56 inch length provides useful reach between ventilator equipment and the patient interface, while the two cuff configuration helps support a secure fit within compatible breathing circuit setups.
The included filter supports clinical efforts to reduce contamination risk within the breathing circuit. Its disposable format helps simplify turnover between patients, supports facility hygiene protocols, and reduces the need for reprocessing.
Compatibility and Applications
This ventilator hose is intended for use with compatible ventilator and respiratory circuit systems that accept a 56 inch hose with two cuffs and one filter. It may be used in adult respiratory care, anesthesia support, critical care ventilation, procedural settings, and other environments where a dependable ventilator hose connection is required.
Before use, healthcare professionals should confirm compatibility with the facilitys ventilator equipment, breathing circuit components, patient interface, and internal clinical protocols.
Usage Guidelines
Inspect the Smiths Medical 225-3716-800 ventilator hose before use to ensure the packaging is intact and the hose, cuffs, and filter are free from visible damage. Connect the hose only to compatible equipment and verify that all connections are secure before initiating or continuing ventilatory support.
During use, monitor the circuit for leaks, kinks, obstruction, moisture buildup, or disconnection. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer and the healthcare facilitys respiratory care policies for setup, monitoring, replacement, and disposal.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical 225-3716-800 ventilator hose is intended for professional healthcare use and should be handled according to applicable clinical safety standards, infection prevention practices, and facility respiratory care procedures. As with all respiratory circuit components, users should review product labeling, manufacturer documentation, and institutional guidelines before clinical application.
Proper use supports safe respiratory care delivery, but final suitability must be determined by qualified healthcare professionals based on the patients condition, equipment requirements, and facility protocols.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with general-purpose ventilator tubing options, the Smiths Medical 225-3716-800 offers a defined 56 inch length, two cuffs, and an included filter in a case quantity suitable for clinical supply management. These features help facilities standardize respiratory circuit inventory while supporting efficient patient care turnover.
Its disposable design provides an advantage over reusable options in settings where infection control, workflow efficiency, and consistent product availability are key purchasing considerations.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This ventilator hose is commonly used by respiratory therapists, anesthesiologists, critical care clinicians, operating room teams, emergency care providers, and clinical supply departments. It is suitable for facilities that manage ventilated patients or require dependable breathing circuit components for respiratory support.
Typical application scenarios include intensive care ventilation, perioperative respiratory support, emergency airway management support, transport preparation within compatible systems, and routine replacement of ventilator circuit components according to facility policy.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Store the product in a clean, dry environment away from excessive heat, moisture, and direct contamination risks. Keep the product in its original packaging until ready for use. Do not use if the packaging is damaged, opened, or compromised.
Check all connections after setup and throughout patient care as clinically appropriate. Replace the hose according to manufacturer recommendations, patient condition, contamination risk, or facility protocol. Dispose of used components according to medical waste and infection control procedures.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The Smiths Medical 225-3716-800 ventilator hose should be used only by trained healthcare professionals familiar with ventilator circuits, respiratory support equipment, and patient monitoring requirements. It is not intended for consumer use or for applications outside professional clinical care.
Always follow manufacturer instructions, facility policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. Do not modify the product, reuse disposable components, or use with incompatible equipment. Patient safety depends on correct setup, secure connections, continuous monitoring, and timely replacement when clinically indicated.
How to Order
Select the Smiths Medical 225-3716-800 HOSE VENTILATOR 56INL 2 CUFFS W/1 FILTER (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.
