Smiths Medical 340060 - AIRWAY NASOPHARYNGEAL 6.0MM 10/BX

The Smiths Medical 340060 Nasopharyngeal Airway is a sterile, single-use airway device designed to help maintain an open nasal airway in appropriate clinical settings. This 6.0 mm nasopharyngeal airway is commonly used by trained healthcare professionals during emergency care, anesthesia support, respiratory care, and airway management procedures where nasal airway patency is required.

Constructed from PVC and supplied in a convenient box of 10, this nasopharyngeal airway features a trumpet-style design to support secure placement and easy identification during use. The 6.0 mm size corresponds to an 18 Fr airway with an approximate 146 mm length, making it suitable for facilities that require dependable airway management products in standardized packaging.

Key Benefits

• Designed to help maintain nasal airway patency during clinical airway management
• 6.0 mm size supports appropriate fit selection for qualifying patients
• Sterile, single-use format helps reduce cross-contamination risk
• PVC construction provides a practical balance of flexibility and structure
• Trumpet-style flange supports controlled placement and helps prevent over-insertion
• Supplied 10 per box for efficient clinical stocking and inventory control
• Suitable for emergency departments, anesthesia carts, respiratory therapy areas, and procedural care settings

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 340060 Nasopharyngeal Airway is intended for use by trained medical professionals as part of airway management protocols. It may be used in hospital, emergency medical, surgical, procedural, and respiratory care environments where a nasopharyngeal airway is clinically indicated.

This airway is compatible with standard clinical workflows that require sterile, disposable nasopharyngeal airways. Patient assessment, airway sizing, lubrication, insertion technique, and ongoing monitoring should always follow facility policy, clinician judgment, and the product instructions for use.

Usage Guidelines

• Select the correct airway size based on patient anatomy and clinical assessment.
• Inspect the package before use and do not use if the sterile barrier is damaged or opened.
• Use appropriate lubrication according to facility protocol before insertion.
• Insert only by trained personnel using accepted nasopharyngeal airway technique.
• Monitor the patient continuously for airway patency, comfort, oxygenation, and signs of complications.
• Dispose of the airway after use according to facility infection control and medical waste procedures.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 340060 Nasopharyngeal Airway is supplied sterile and intended for single-patient use. It is manufactured for clinical airway management applications and should be used only according to the product labeling, instructions for use, and applicable healthcare facility policies.

Healthcare facilities should verify all regulatory, safety, and purchasing requirements before use, including sterility status, expiration date, packaging integrity, material compatibility, and any applicable regional warnings or compliance requirements.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with general-purpose nasopharyngeal airways, the Smiths Medical 340060 offers the advantage of a recognized clinical airway design, sterile single-use packaging, and a practical 10 per box supply format. Its PVC construction and trumpet-style flange make it a reliable option for facilities that need consistent airway products for emergency, anesthesia, and respiratory care use.

While some alternative airways may use silicone or different tip designs, this model is a strong choice when a sterile PVC nasopharyngeal airway in 6.0 mm sizing is required for standardized clinical inventory.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is typically used by emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, nurses, paramedics, and other trained healthcare professionals responsible for airway support. It may be stocked in emergency departments, operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, intensive care areas, crash carts, respiratory therapy departments, and pre-hospital care kits.

Common application scenarios include airway support during emergency response, procedural preparation, post-anesthesia care, respiratory support, and situations where maintaining a nasal airway may assist patient ventilation or airway access under clinical supervision.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store the product in a clean, dry area away from excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Rotate stock by expiration date to help maintain product readiness.
• Keep the airway in its original sterile packaging until the point of use.
• Confirm size selection before opening the package to reduce waste.
• Use only once and never attempt to clean, resterilize, or reuse the device.
• Document use according to facility policy when required.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 340060 Nasopharyngeal Airway should be used only by trained healthcare professionals familiar with airway management procedures. Improper sizing, insertion, or monitoring may result in patient discomfort, bleeding, airway trauma, or inadequate airway support.

Do not use this product if the packaging is damaged, the sterile barrier has been compromised, or the product is expired. Always follow the manufacturer instructions for use, facility protocols, and applicable clinical guidelines when selecting and using a nasopharyngeal airway.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 340060 AIRWAY NASOPHARYNGEAL 6.0MM 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.