Smiths Medical 340090 - AIRWAY, NASOPHARYNGEAL, 9MM ID, 12MM OD, EACH

The Smiths Medical 340090 Nasopharyngeal Airway is a clinical airway management device designed to help maintain an open nasal airway in appropriate patient care settings. With a 9 mm internal diameter and 12 mm outer diameter, this nasopharyngeal airway provides a practical option for clinicians who require a reliable airway adjunct for emergency care, respiratory support, anesthesia, recovery, and procedural environments.

Its smooth, flexible construction supports comfortable insertion when used with proper technique and lubrication. The flanged end helps prevent over-insertion, while the airway lumen assists with airflow in patients who may need temporary airway support through the nasal passage.

Key Benefits

• Designed to help maintain nasal airway patency during clinical airway management
• 9 mm internal diameter supports airflow for appropriately sized patients
• 12 mm outer diameter provides a secure fit when selected according to patient anatomy
• Smooth surface supports controlled insertion and patient comfort
• Flanged design helps reduce the risk of excessive insertion
• Suitable for emergency departments, operating rooms, recovery areas, ambulances, and respiratory care settings
• Packaged as each for convenient single-unit ordering and inventory control

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 340090 airway is intended for use as a nasopharyngeal airway adjunct in clinical environments where maintaining an open airway is required. It may be used by trained healthcare professionals in emergency medicine, anesthesia, critical care, respiratory therapy, and procedural care.

This product is compatible with standard airway management workflows where nasopharyngeal airways are clinically appropriate. Size selection should always be based on patient assessment, facility protocol, and the guidance of qualified medical personnel.

Usage Guidelines

• Select the correct airway size based on patient anatomy and clinical need.
• Inspect the package and device before use to confirm product integrity.
• Apply appropriate water-soluble lubricant before insertion, following facility protocol.
• Insert gently through the selected nostril using accepted clinical technique.
• Monitor the patient continuously for airway effectiveness, comfort, and potential complications.
• Do not force insertion if resistance is encountered.
• Use only by trained healthcare professionals familiar with nasopharyngeal airway placement.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 340090 Nasopharyngeal Airway should be used in accordance with manufacturer labeling, institutional airway management protocols, and applicable healthcare safety standards. Healthcare facilities should verify current product documentation, regulatory status, and purchasing requirements before clinical use.

Proper handling, storage, patient sizing, and placement technique are essential to support safe and effective use. Always follow facility policies for infection control, single-patient use, disposal, and documentation.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with generic nasopharyngeal airways, the Smiths Medical 340090 offers the benefit of a trusted medical device brand known for airway and respiratory care products. Its defined 9 mm ID and 12 mm OD sizing helps purchasing teams and clinicians select the correct product for standardized airway carts, emergency kits, and procedural supply areas.

For facilities comparing airway adjuncts, this product provides a dependable option for routine clinical stock, emergency preparedness, and respiratory support workflows where precise sizing and consistent availability are important.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This nasopharyngeal airway is typically used by emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, paramedics, nurses, and other trained clinicians responsible for airway management. It is suitable for hospitals, surgery centers, emergency medical services, urgent care facilities, and clinical departments that maintain airway support supplies.

Common application scenarios include emergency airway support, perioperative care, post-anesthesia recovery, respiratory assessment, and situations where a clinician determines that a nasal airway adjunct is appropriate for maintaining airway patency.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store in a clean, dry clinical supply area away from excessive heat and moisture.
• Keep the product in its original packaging until ready for use.
• Rotate stock according to facility inventory procedures.
• Confirm correct size before opening the package.
• Dispose of used products according to facility infection control and medical waste policies.
• Do not reuse if the product is labeled or treated as single-patient use by the facility or manufacturer.

Regulatory and Safety Information

This product is intended for professional healthcare use. It should only be used by qualified personnel trained in airway management and patient monitoring. Improper sizing, placement, or handling may increase the risk of patient discomfort, trauma, bleeding, or ineffective airway support.

Clinicians should evaluate contraindications, patient condition, nasal anatomy, and facility protocol before use. Always consult the product labeling and current institutional guidelines before placing a nasopharyngeal airway.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 340090 AIRWAY, NASOPHARYNGEAL, 9MM ID, 12MM OD, EACH 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.