Smiths Medical 340060 - AIRWAY, NASOPHARYNGEAL, 6MM ID, 8MM OD, 10/BX

The Smiths Medical 340060 AIRWAY, NASOPHARYNGEAL, 6MM ID, 8MM OD, 10/BX is designed for professional airway management where a reliable nasopharyngeal airway is required. With a 6mm internal diameter and 8mm outer diameter, this airway supports effective nasal airway patency in clinical, emergency, surgical, and respiratory care environments.

This nasopharyngeal airway is intended to help maintain an open airway through the nasal passage when oral airway placement is not preferred or clinically appropriate. Supplied 10 per box, it is suitable for facilities that require consistent, ready-to-use airway supplies for routine and urgent care needs.

Key Benefits

• Designed to help maintain nasal airway patency in appropriate clinical situations.
• 6mm internal diameter and 8mm outer diameter support precise size selection for patient care.
• Useful when oral airway access may be difficult, restricted, or not clinically preferred.
• Packaged 10 per box for convenient stocking in emergency carts, respiratory departments, procedure rooms, and clinical supply areas.
• Professional-grade airway product suitable for trained healthcare providers.
• Supports efficient airway management workflows in hospitals, clinics, and emergency care settings.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 340060 nasopharyngeal airway is commonly used in healthcare settings where maintaining a nasal airway is necessary under the direction of qualified medical personnel. It may be used in emergency medicine, anesthesia support, respiratory care, procedural areas, and patient transport when clinically indicated.

This product is compatible with standard airway management protocols that include appropriate airway assessment, correct sizing, lubrication, careful insertion, and ongoing monitoring. It should be selected based on patient anatomy, clinical condition, provider training, and institutional guidelines.

Usage Guidelines

• Use only by trained healthcare professionals familiar with nasopharyngeal airway placement.
• Confirm that the 6mm ID and 8mm OD size is appropriate for the patient before use.
• Inspect the airway and packaging before placement. Do not use if the packaging is damaged or the product appears compromised.
• Lubricate the airway according to facility protocol before insertion.
• Insert gently through the appropriate nasal passage using accepted clinical technique.
• Monitor the patient after placement for airway effectiveness, comfort, bleeding, obstruction, or other complications.
• Follow the product labeling, clinical policy, and applicable infection control standards.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 340060 nasopharyngeal airway is intended for use in professional healthcare environments and should be handled according to applicable medical device regulations, facility policies, and the manufacturers instructions for use. Product compliance, labeling, sterility status, and lot-specific information should be verified on the packaging before clinical use.

Healthcare facilities should ensure that airway products are stored, handled, and used in accordance with infection prevention practices, patient safety procedures, and approved clinical protocols.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with generic nasopharyngeal airways, the Smiths Medical 340060 offers the advantage of a recognized medical device brand, clear sizing, and packaging suitable for organized clinical supply management. The 6mm ID and 8mm OD size provides a dependable option for facilities that require consistent airway inventory for patient care.

While lower-cost alternatives may be available, healthcare buyers often prioritize manufacturer reliability, product consistency, size accuracy, and dependable availability when choosing airway management supplies. The 10 per box configuration also supports efficient purchasing and restocking for departments with recurring airway supply needs.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is typically used by emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, nurses, paramedics, and other trained clinicians involved in airway support. It is appropriate for use in settings where rapid access to properly sized airway devices is important.

Common application scenarios include emergency airway support, perioperative care, respiratory assessment, patient transport, procedural sedation support, and clinical situations where maintaining nasal airway patency is required under professional supervision.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store the product in a clean, dry clinical supply area away from excessive heat, moisture, and contamination risks.
• Keep the airway in its original packaging until ready for use.
• Rotate inventory by expiration date when applicable to support safe stock management.
• Confirm size selection before opening the package to reduce waste.
• Use aseptic handling practices according to facility policy.
• Dispose of used products according to medical waste and infection control procedures.
• Document use in the patient record when required by clinical policy.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 340060 AIRWAY, NASOPHARYNGEAL, 6MM ID, 8MM OD, 10/BX is a medical airway device intended for professional use. It should not be used without appropriate clinical training, patient assessment, and adherence to the manufacturers instructions for use.

Potential risks associated with nasopharyngeal airway placement may include nasal irritation, bleeding, incorrect sizing, discomfort, airway obstruction, or complications in patients with contraindications. Clinicians should assess each patient carefully and follow established airway management protocols.

How to Order

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