Smiths Medical 340090 - Nasopharyngeal Airway, 9mm, Sterile, 10/bx

The Smiths Medical 340090 Nasopharyngeal Airway is a sterile 9mm airway adjunct designed to help maintain an open nasal passage in clinical, emergency, and procedural care settings. Supplied in a box of 10, this nasopharyngeal airway supports trained healthcare professionals when managing patients who require assisted airway patency through the nasal route.

Its sterile packaging makes it suitable for controlled clinical use where infection prevention, dependable product handling, and consistent airway support are important. The 9mm size is intended for appropriate patient selection based on clinical assessment and institutional airway management protocols.

Key Benefits

• 9mm nasopharyngeal airway for nasal airway support
• Sterile packaging to support infection control practices
• Designed for use by trained healthcare professionals in airway management
• Useful when an oral airway may not be appropriate or preferred
• Convenient 10 per box packaging for clinical inventory management
• Supports emergency, anesthesia, respiratory, and procedural care workflows
• Helps maintain airway patency during patient assessment, monitoring, or transport

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 340090 Nasopharyngeal Airway is suitable for use in a wide range of healthcare environments where nasal airway access may be required. Common application areas include emergency departments, operating rooms, post-anesthesia care units, respiratory therapy departments, intensive care units, urgent care centers, and emergency medical services.

This product may be used as part of airway support protocols for patients who require assistance maintaining an open nasal airway. It should be selected according to patient anatomy, clinical condition, practitioner judgment, and facility guidelines.

Usage Guidelines

• Use only by trained medical personnel familiar with nasopharyngeal airway placement.
• Confirm the correct airway size before use according to clinical assessment and facility protocol.
• Inspect the sterile package before opening and do not use if packaging is damaged or compromised.
• Apply appropriate water-soluble lubricant as required by clinical protocol.
• Insert gently using accepted airway management technique to reduce the risk of nasal trauma.
• Monitor the patient continuously for airway patency, oxygenation, comfort, and signs of complications.
• Dispose of the product according to facility procedures and applicable medical waste guidelines.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 340090 Nasopharyngeal Airway is intended for professional healthcare use and should be handled in accordance with manufacturer instructions, clinical practice standards, and facility infection prevention policies. As a sterile airway device, it supports safe patient care when used properly by qualified clinicians.

Healthcare providers should verify all applicable regulatory, safety, and purchasing requirements before use, particularly when stocking products for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, emergency care units, or respiratory care departments.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with general airway adjuncts, the Smiths Medical 340090 Nasopharyngeal Airway offers a trusted sterile option from an established medical device manufacturer. The 9mm size and 10 per box configuration make it practical for facilities that need consistent stock availability for airway support procedures.

Unlike oral airways, nasopharyngeal airways can be useful in selected patients where nasal airway placement is clinically preferred. Compared with non-sterile or bulk-packaged alternatives, sterile individual product handling can better support infection control and procedural readiness.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is typically used by physicians, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, nurses, paramedics, emergency clinicians, and other trained healthcare professionals involved in airway management. It is appropriate for healthcare teams that require dependable nasal airway adjuncts for routine clinical readiness and urgent patient care.

Typical scenarios may include airway support during emergency assessment, procedural preparation, patient recovery, respiratory monitoring, transport, and situations where maintaining a patent nasal airway is clinically indicated.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store the product in a clean, dry clinical supply area away from damage or contamination.
• Rotate inventory according to facility stock management procedures.
• Keep airway sizes organized and clearly accessible for emergency readiness.
• Check packaging integrity and expiration information before use.
• Use aseptic handling practices when opening and preparing the device.
• Follow facility policy for single-patient use and disposal.
• Document use according to clinical and institutional requirements.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 340090 Nasopharyngeal Airway should be used only for its intended clinical purpose and only by personnel trained in airway management. Improper sizing, forceful insertion, or use in contraindicated patients may increase the risk of discomfort, bleeding, airway irritation, or other complications.

Always follow the manufacturer instructions for use, institutional protocols, and applicable healthcare regulations. Patient condition, anatomy, contraindications, and clinical need should be assessed before placement.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 340090 Nasopharyngeal Airway, 9mm, 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.