Smiths Medical 340080 - Nasopharyngeal Airway, 8mm, Sterile, 10/bx

The Smiths Medical 340080 Nasopharyngeal Airway is a sterile 8mm airway adjunct designed to help maintain an open nasopharyngeal passage during patient care. Supplied 10 per box, this device supports airway management in clinical, emergency, procedural, and transport settings where a reliable nasal airway may be required.

Designed for single-patient use, this nasopharyngeal airway helps reduce soft tissue obstruction while allowing access for supplemental oxygen delivery, suctioning support, and assisted ventilation when clinically appropriate. Its 8mm size makes it suitable for selected adult patients based on clinician assessment and facility protocol.

Key Benefits

• Sterile 8mm nasopharyngeal airway for professional airway management
• Helps maintain nasal airway patency in responsive or semi-conscious patients
• Useful when an oral airway is not appropriate or not tolerated
• Individually prepared for clinical use to support infection control procedures
• Packaged 10 per box for efficient stocking in emergency carts, procedure rooms, and respiratory care areas
• Suitable for hospitals, EMS providers, surgery centers, urgent care clinics, and critical care departments

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 340080 Nasopharyngeal Airway is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals as part of airway support and patient stabilization protocols. It may be used in emergency care, anesthesia support, respiratory therapy, recovery rooms, and transport environments when a nasopharyngeal airway is clinically indicated.

This device may support airway access during patient assessment, assisted ventilation, oxygen therapy, suctioning, and short-term airway maintenance. Size selection should be based on patient anatomy, clinical judgment, and the manufacturers instructions for use.

Usage Guidelines

• Use only under the direction of trained medical personnel.
• Confirm the correct airway size before use according to patient anatomy and facility protocol.
• Inspect packaging before opening and do not use if the sterile barrier is damaged.
• Follow the manufacturers instructions for use for preparation, insertion, positioning, monitoring, and removal.
• Use appropriate lubrication when required by facility procedure.
• Monitor the patient closely for airway patency, comfort, oxygenation, bleeding, or signs of obstruction.
• Dispose of after use according to facility policy and applicable medical waste regulations.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 340080 Nasopharyngeal Airway is supplied sterile for clinical use and should be handled according to standard infection control procedures. Facilities should verify product-specific regulatory documentation, sterility information, lot details, and manufacturer guidance before use.

Use should align with applicable healthcare safety standards, institutional airway management protocols, and professional clinical practice guidelines. This product is intended for medical environments where trained staff can assess indications, contraindications, sizing, placement, and patient response.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with general airway adjuncts, the Smiths Medical 340080 Nasopharyngeal Airway offers a practical sterile option from a recognized medical device manufacturer. Its 8mm size and 10 per box packaging make it suitable for routine clinical stocking while supporting consistent airway readiness across departments.

Unlike non-sterile or bulk airway products, this sterile nasopharyngeal airway is appropriate for facilities that require individually prepared airway devices for controlled clinical use. It also provides a nasal airway alternative when oral airways may be poorly tolerated or clinically unsuitable.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is typically used by emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, paramedics, critical care nurses, and other trained clinicians involved in airway management. It is commonly stocked in emergency departments, ambulances, operating rooms, intensive care units, recovery areas, and urgent care facilities.

Common application scenarios include airway support for patients with partial upper airway obstruction, patients requiring suction access, patients who cannot tolerate an oral airway, and patients needing short-term airway maintenance during monitoring, stabilization, or transport.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store in a clean, dry clinical supply area according to the product labeling.
• Keep the airway in its original packaging until ready for use.
• Rotate stock by expiration date to maintain supply readiness.
• Train staff on proper airway sizing, insertion technique, monitoring, and contraindications.
• Document product use according to facility policy, including size, patient response, and any complications.
• Do not clean, resterilize, or reuse a single-use airway device.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 340080 Nasopharyngeal Airway should be used only when clinically appropriate and only by trained healthcare professionals. Nasopharyngeal airways may not be suitable for patients with certain facial, nasal, or skull base injuries, significant nasal obstruction, or other contraindications identified by the treating clinician.

Always follow the manufacturers instructions for use, facility policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. The device should not be used if packaging is open, damaged, contaminated, or expired. Patient monitoring is required throughout use to help identify airway compromise, discomfort, bleeding, or improper placement.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 340080 Nasopharyngeal Airway, 8mm, Sterile, 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.