Smiths Medical 340070 - Airway Nasopharyngeal Dis 7.0MM 10/Ca

The Smiths Medical 340070 Airway Nasopharyngeal Dis 7.0MM 10/Ca is a disposable nasopharyngeal airway designed to help maintain an open airway through the nasal passage in appropriate clinical situations. With a 7.0 mm size, this airway adjunct supports controlled airway management when oral access is limited, when a patient requires temporary airway support, or when clinicians need a reliable option for maintaining nasopharyngeal patency.

Built for professional healthcare environments, this nasopharyngeal airway is suitable for emergency care, anesthesia support, respiratory therapy, procedural areas, and acute care settings. Its disposable design helps support infection control protocols and efficient clinical workflow.

Key Benefits

• Designed to help maintain airway patency through the nasal passage
• 7.0 mm size supports use in appropriately assessed patients
• Disposable construction supports infection control and single-patient use protocols
• Useful when oral airway placement is not suitable or practical
• Helps clinicians manage airway access during emergency, procedural, or recovery care
• Compact case packaging supports organized clinical stocking and supply management
• Suitable for professional use in hospitals, clinics, ambulatory care centers, and emergency response settings

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 340070 nasopharyngeal airway is intended for use as an airway adjunct by trained healthcare professionals. It may be used in settings where clinicians need to support airway patency while assessing patient condition, ventilation needs, and clinical suitability.

Common applications include emergency airway management, pre-hospital care, post-anesthesia recovery, respiratory support, procedural sedation support, and critical care environments. It may also be used in situations where an oropharyngeal airway is not appropriate, provided the patient has been properly assessed and no contraindications are present.

Usage Guidelines

Select the airway size according to facility protocol, patient anatomy, and clinician assessment. Before use, inspect the product packaging and device condition. Do not use if the packaging is damaged, opened, contaminated, or if the product appears compromised.

Insertion should be performed only by trained personnel using accepted clinical technique. Lubrication may be required according to the product instructions and facility procedures. Confirm airway placement and patient response after insertion, and continue monitoring oxygenation, ventilation, comfort, and signs of airway obstruction or irritation.

This product is intended for single-patient use. Dispose of the airway according to institutional policy and applicable medical waste requirements after use.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 340070 Airway Nasopharyngeal Dis 7.0MM 10/Ca is designed for professional medical use and should be handled in accordance with applicable healthcare facility standards, product labeling, and manufacturer instructions for use. Users should verify current packaging, labeling, lot information, expiration date, and regulatory documentation before clinical use.

Facilities should ensure that airway adjuncts are stored, selected, and used in accordance with internal safety policies, infection prevention procedures, and applicable medical device regulations.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with general airway adjuncts, the Smiths Medical 340070 nasopharyngeal airway offers the advantage of a trusted medical device brand, a clearly defined 7.0 mm size, and disposable packaging suited for clinical inventory control. Unlike reusable airway products that require cleaning and reprocessing, this disposable airway supports single-use protocols and helps reduce reprocessing burden.

When compared with oropharyngeal airways, a nasopharyngeal airway may be preferred in certain situations where nasal placement is clinically appropriate and oral airway placement is not suitable. Product selection should always be based on patient condition, clinical judgment, and facility protocol.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is typically used by emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, paramedics, nurses, procedural care teams, and critical care clinicians. It is appropriate for healthcare facilities that require dependable airway adjuncts for routine stocking, emergency carts, anesthesia areas, trauma rooms, and respiratory support kits.

Typical scenarios include airway support during emergency assessment, recovery room monitoring, procedural sedation support, pre-hospital airway management, and situations where maintaining nasal airway patency is clinically indicated.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store in a clean, dry area away from contamination, moisture, and extreme temperatures
• Check package integrity, size, lot number, and expiration date before use
• Select the correct size based on patient assessment and facility guidelines
• Use only with appropriate training and clinical supervision
• Monitor the patient continuously after placement
• Do not reuse, clean, or reprocess a disposable nasopharyngeal airway
• Dispose of used product according to medical waste and infection control procedures

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 340070 Airway Nasopharyngeal Dis 7.0MM 10/Ca should be used only by qualified healthcare professionals familiar with airway management procedures. Use is subject to clinical assessment, contraindication screening, and adherence to manufacturer instructions for use.

Potential risks may include nasal irritation, bleeding, improper sizing, airway trauma, discomfort, or inadequate airway support if used incorrectly. Do not use when contraindicated by patient condition or facility protocol. Always follow local regulations, institutional policies, and current clinical guidelines for airway management and medical device disposal.

How to Order

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