Smiths Medical 35W050 - TUBE ENDOTRACHEAL ORAL/NASAL CUFFED 5.0MM ID MAGILL SILICONE STAINLESS STEEL REINFORCED

The Smiths Medical 35W050 is a cuffed oral and nasal endotracheal tube designed for pediatric airway management during anesthesia, emergency care, intensive care, and other procedures requiring controlled ventilation. It features a 5.0 mm inner diameter, a Magill-style curve, soft silicone construction, and integral stainless steel reinforcement.

The reinforced design helps resist kinking when the patients head or neck is repositioned or when the tube is exposed to external pressure. Its tight-to-shaft cuff remains closely fitted to the tube when deflated, supporting smooth placement while providing an inflatable airway seal when clinically required.

Key Benefits

• 5.0 mm inner diameter for appropriately selected pediatric patients
• Soft silicone construction designed for flexibility and patient comfort
• Integral stainless steel reinforcement helps maintain airway patency
• Kink-resistant design supports dependable ventilation during patient repositioning
• Cuffed configuration assists with creating a controlled airway seal
• Tight-to-shaft cuff maintains a low-profile shape when deflated
• Magill curve supports oral or nasal intubation techniques
• Clear pilot balloon assists clinicians with cuff inflation assessment
• Standard 15 mm connector supports connection to compatible breathing circuits
• Clear tube construction allows visual inspection during use

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 35W050 reinforced endotracheal tube is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in operating rooms, pediatric care units, emergency departments, intensive care units, and other controlled clinical environments. It may be used for oral or nasal intubation when a cuffed, flexible, wire-reinforced airway tube is clinically indicated.

The standard 15 mm connector is designed for use with compatible anesthesia circuits, manual resuscitation devices, and mechanical ventilation systems. Tube size, insertion route, cuff requirements, and ventilation equipment must be selected according to the patients anatomy, clinical condition, and institutional airway management protocol.

Usage Guidelines

Inspect the tube, cuff, pilot balloon, valve, connector, and packaging before use. Confirm that the 5.0 mm inner diameter and tube length are appropriate for the patient. Test cuff integrity according to the manufacturers instructions and completely deflate the cuff before insertion.

Intubation should be performed only by a clinician trained in pediatric airway management. Use an appropriate clinical technique and confirm tube placement through accepted methods such as direct visualization, capnography, chest movement, breath sound assessment, and other monitoring required by facility protocol.

Inflate the cuff only to the minimum pressure needed to provide an effective airway seal. Monitor cuff pressure regularly and reassess tube position after any movement of the patient, breathing circuit, head, or neck. Secure the tube using an approved fixation method without compressing or damaging the reinforced shaft.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 35W050 includes a standard 15 mm airway connector designed for compatibility with appropriate respiratory and anesthesia equipment. Product use must comply with the current manufacturer instructions, applicable healthcare regulations, institutional policies, and recognized airway management practices.

Before use, verify the products labeling, sterility status, packaging condition, approved indications, cleaning or reprocessing requirements, and any applicable regional regulatory information. Do not use the device when packaging is damaged, product integrity is uncertain, or the device does not match the prescribed airway plan.

Comparison with Competitors

Unlike standard non-reinforced endotracheal tubes, the Smiths Medical 35W050 contains integral stainless steel reinforcement that helps reduce the risk of lumen obstruction caused by bending or external compression. This can be valuable during procedures in which the head and neck must be repositioned or access to the airway becomes limited after intubation.

Its silicone construction provides a softer and more flexible alternative to many conventional PVC tubes. The tight-to-shaft cuff also offers a lower-profile deflated cuff than some traditional cuff designs. Compared with uncuffed pediatric tubes, the cuffed configuration gives clinicians greater control over airway sealing when used with appropriate cuff-pressure monitoring.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This endotracheal tube is intended for anesthesiologists, pediatric anesthesiologists, emergency physicians, critical care clinicians, respiratory therapists, and other qualified professionals trained in advanced airway management.

Typical applications include pediatric surgical procedures, controlled mechanical ventilation, emergency airway stabilization, intensive care ventilation, and clinical situations where a kink-resistant oral or nasal airway tube is preferred. Final product selection should always be based on an individualized clinical assessment.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Confirm the prescribed tube size and insertion route before opening the package.
• Inspect the silicone tube, reinforcement, cuff, pilot balloon, valve, and connector.
• Follow the manufacturers instructions regarding preparation and lubrication.
• Avoid using sharp instruments that could puncture or damage the silicone or cuff.
• Use accepted methods to verify placement immediately after intubation.
• Secure the tube without crushing, sharply bending, or excessively twisting the shaft.
• Maintain the breathing circuit with adequate support to reduce traction on the tube.
• Monitor cuff pressure using an appropriate calibrated device.
• Reassess tube depth, airway patency, and cuff pressure after patient repositioning.
• Follow the labeled instructions for cleaning, reprocessing, storage, and replacement.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 35W050 is a professional airway management device and should be used only under the direction of qualified medical personnel. Incorrect tube sizing, excessive insertion depth, improper cuff inflation, inadequate fixation, or failure to verify placement may cause serious patient injury.

Continuously monitor ventilation, oxygenation, tube position, airway pressure, and cuff condition throughout use. The stainless steel reinforcement does not eliminate the need to inspect for obstruction, displacement, secretion buildup, cuff leakage, connector separation, or equipment malfunction.

Review the current manufacturer documentation before use. Follow all warnings, contraindications, preparation instructions, reprocessing limits, and disposal requirements supplied with the product. Availability, packaging, labeling, and regulatory status may vary by market.

How to Order

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