Smiths Medical 375204 - Breathing Cir.Anest.Pedo w/1 LitrBag 15/CS

The Smiths Medical 375204 is a pediatric anesthesia breathing circuit designed to support the controlled delivery and return of respiratory gases during anesthesia procedures. This single-patient-use Portex circuit features a 60-inch corrugated dual-limb configuration, a 1-liter breathing bag, a straight wye connector, a gas sampling elbow, a gas sampling line, and a bacterial and viral breathing filter.

Developed for pediatric clinical applications, the circuit provides an organized connection between compatible anesthesia equipment and the patient airway interface. It is supplied without a mask and packaged 15 circuits per case for efficient inventory management in operating rooms, surgical centers, and pediatric anesthesia departments.

Key Benefits

• Pediatric configuration supports anesthesia procedures involving smaller patients.
• Dual-limb design maintains separate inspiratory and expiratory gas pathways.
• 60-inch corrugated tubing provides practical reach between the patient and anesthesia workstation.
• Included 1-liter breathing bag supports manual ventilation and visual monitoring of respiratory activity.
• Straight wye connector provides an organized connection near the patient airway.
• Gas sampling elbow and line support connection to compatible respiratory gas monitoring equipment.
• Bacterial and viral filter helps reduce the transfer of airborne contaminants within the breathing system.
• Single-patient-use construction supports infection prevention protocols and reduces reprocessing requirements.
• Case packaging of 15 circuits supports routine stocking in busy procedural environments.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 375204 breathing circuit is intended for use with compatible anesthesia machines, ventilation systems, gas monitoring equipment, airway connectors, masks, and other pediatric anesthesia accessories. Connector compatibility, equipment configuration, and patient suitability must be confirmed before use.

Typical applications include pediatric general anesthesia, surgical procedures requiring controlled ventilation, manual ventilation during induction or emergence, and respiratory gas monitoring in operating rooms and ambulatory surgical environments. Because the circuit is supplied without a mask, an appropriate patient interface must be selected separately.

Usage Guidelines

1. Inspect the package before opening and do not use the circuit if the packaging is damaged, opened, or compromised.
2. Confirm that the circuit configuration, tubing length, breathing bag capacity, and connectors are appropriate for the patient and intended procedure.
3. Connect the inspiratory and expiratory limbs to the designated ports on the compatible anesthesia system.
4. Attach the straight wye and gas sampling elbow according to the required clinical setup.
5. Connect the gas sampling line to compatible monitoring equipment when respiratory gas analysis is required.
6. Verify that the bacterial and viral filter is securely positioned and oriented according to the manufacturer's instructions.
7. Attach a suitable pediatric mask, airway device, or other prescribed patient interface.
8. Perform the anesthesia machine and breathing circuit leak test required by the facility before connecting the circuit to the patient.
9. Monitor ventilation, airway pressure, breathing bag movement, gas concentrations, and circuit integrity throughout the procedure.
10. Dispose of the complete circuit after use in accordance with facility policy and applicable waste-handling requirements.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 375204 should be stored, prepared, and used in accordance with the current manufacturer labeling, instructions for use, institutional procedures, and regulations governing anesthesia breathing systems. Healthcare facilities should confirm current regulatory status, product documentation, and applicable standards directly from the manufacturer or authorized supplier.

Only appropriately trained anesthesia and respiratory care professionals should assemble, test, and operate this circuit. The product should not be used when its packaging, tubing, filter, connectors, breathing bag, or gas sampling components appear damaged or incomplete.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with basic pediatric breathing circuits that include tubing alone, the Smiths Medical 375204 provides an integrated configuration with a 1-liter breathing bag, straight wye, gas sampling components, and a bacterial and viral filter. These included components can simplify preparation and reduce the need to obtain several accessories separately.

Unlike single-limb alternatives, its dual-limb design provides separate inspiratory and expiratory pathways. The 60-inch corrugated tubing also offers a balance between flexibility and working length. Product selection should nevertheless be based on patient size, anesthesia machine compatibility, ventilation requirements, connector configuration, and facility protocol.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This pediatric anesthesia breathing circuit is intended for use by anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, anesthesia assistants, respiratory therapists, operating room nurses, and other trained clinical personnel. It is suitable for hospitals, pediatric surgical departments, outpatient surgery centers, dental surgery facilities, and other environments where pediatric anesthesia is administered.

A typical application involves connecting the dual-limb circuit to an anesthesia machine, attaching the required patient airway interface, connecting the gas sampling line to compatible monitoring equipment, completing a pre-use leak test, and using the 1-liter bag for manual ventilation or respiratory observation as clinically required.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store unopened circuits in a clean, dry area away from excessive heat, moisture, direct sunlight, and physical damage.
• Confirm the product number and pediatric configuration before opening the package.
• Keep tubing free from kinks, compression, twisting, and unnecessary tension.
• Secure all connections before beginning ventilation or gas delivery.
• Perform required system checks before every procedure and after any circuit adjustment.
• Position the circuit to minimize pulling on the patient's airway device.
• Monitor the breathing filter for increased resistance, visible contamination, moisture accumulation, or obstruction.
• Replace the circuit immediately if leakage, disconnection, damage, contamination, or abnormal resistance is suspected.
• Do not clean, disinfect, resterilize, or reuse a circuit labeled for single-patient use.
• Maintain adequate inventory rotation and follow the expiration information printed on the packaging.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 375204 is a professional medical device intended for use in controlled clinical settings. It must be selected and used under the direction of qualified healthcare personnel familiar with pediatric anesthesia, airway management, respiratory monitoring, and anesthesia machine operation.

Before use, verify the integrity of every connection and conduct all required anesthesia system tests. Continuously monitor the patient and breathing system for leakage, obstruction, disconnection, excessive airway pressure, inadequate ventilation, abnormal gas concentrations, filter resistance, and condensation. Do not reuse or reprocess the circuit. Follow the current manufacturer instructions for all warnings, contraindications, storage conditions, disposal requirements, and device-specific precautions.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 375204 Breathing Cir.Anest.Pedo w/1 LitrBag 15/CS 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.