Smiths Medical 340080 - Airway Nasopharyngeal Dis 8.0mm 10/Ca

The Smiths Medical 340080 Airway Nasopharyngeal Dis 8.0mm 10/Ca is a clinical airway management product designed to help maintain an open nasopharyngeal airway in appropriate patient care settings. With an 8.0mm size, this nasopharyngeal airway is commonly used by trained healthcare professionals when oral airway placement may not be suitable or when nasal airway support is clinically preferred.

This product supports efficient airway access in emergency care, respiratory support, procedural areas, and other medical environments where dependable airway adjuncts are required. Supplied as 10 per case, it is suitable for healthcare facilities that need reliable stock for routine and urgent airway management needs.

Key Benefits

• Designed to support airway patency through the nasal passage.
• 8.0mm size supports use in appropriate adult patient applications based on clinical assessment.
• Disposable format helps support infection control practices and single-patient use protocols.
• Suitable for emergency, hospital, clinic, and procedural care settings.
• Convenient 10 per case packaging supports departmental supply planning.
• Helps reduce the need for oral airway placement when a nasopharyngeal airway is clinically preferred.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 340080 nasopharyngeal airway is intended for use by trained medical professionals in settings where airway support is required. It may be used in emergency departments, EMS environments, operating rooms, recovery areas, respiratory therapy departments, urgent care centers, and other clinical environments.

This airway adjunct is compatible with standard clinical airway management workflows and should be selected according to patient anatomy, clinical condition, institutional protocol, and professional judgment. It may be used as part of broader airway support procedures when maintaining nasal airway access is appropriate.

Usage Guidelines

• Use only under the direction of trained healthcare personnel.
• Select the correct airway size based on patient assessment and facility protocol.
• Inspect the product packaging and device condition before use.
• Lubricate the airway with an appropriate water-soluble lubricant when required by protocol.
• Insert gently through the selected nostril using accepted clinical technique.
• Monitor the patient closely for airway patency, comfort, respiratory status, and any signs of complications.
• Dispose of the product after use according to facility waste handling procedures.

Certifications and Safety Standards

Smiths Medical airway products are developed for professional healthcare use and should be handled according to applicable clinical standards, manufacturer instructions, and facility safety procedures. Users should verify product labeling, packaging, and documentation for sterility status, regulatory information, storage requirements, expiration details, and any lot-specific information before use.

As with all airway management products, this device should be used only by qualified personnel familiar with nasopharyngeal airway placement, patient assessment, contraindications, and emergency airway protocols.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with general nasopharyngeal airway options, the Smiths Medical 340080 offers the advantage of a recognized medical manufacturer, a practical 8.0mm size, and case packaging suitable for clinical supply management. For healthcare buyers, consistency, availability, and compatibility with established airway workflows are important purchasing factors.

Lower-cost alternatives may vary in material feel, packaging consistency, sizing availability, and supplier reliability. Smiths Medical products are often selected by healthcare facilities that prioritize dependable clinical performance, recognizable sourcing, and streamlined procurement for airway management supplies.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is typically used by emergency clinicians, respiratory therapists, anesthesiology teams, nurses, paramedics, and other trained healthcare professionals involved in airway support. It may be selected for patients who require airway patency support where a nasopharyngeal airway is clinically suitable.

Common application scenarios include emergency airway support, pre-hospital care, post-anesthesia recovery, respiratory monitoring areas, procedural support, and clinical situations where oral airway placement is not preferred. Final use should always depend on patient condition, anatomical assessment, and professional medical judgment.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store in a clean, dry clinical supply area according to packaging instructions.
• Keep products in original packaging until ready for use.
• Rotate stock to help maintain proper inventory control and expiration management.
• Confirm size selection before opening the product.
• Do not reuse disposable airway products.
• Document use according to facility policy when required.
• Train staff on proper sizing, insertion technique, monitoring, and removal procedures.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 340080 Airway Nasopharyngeal Dis 8.0mm 10/Ca is intended for professional medical use. It should not be used without appropriate clinical training and should always be used in accordance with manufacturer instructions, institutional policy, and applicable healthcare regulations.

Clinicians should assess for contraindications, nasal trauma, obstruction, bleeding risk, facial injury, or other conditions that may affect safe placement. Patient monitoring is essential during and after placement. Product labeling should be reviewed before use for warnings, precautions, storage requirements, and disposal instructions.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 340080 Airway Nasopharyngeal Dis 8.0mm 10/Ca 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.