Smiths Medical 386000-NL - Anesthesia Breathing Circuit, Adult, 60", Single Limb, 3 Liter Bag, Latex-Free (LF), 15/cs
The Smiths Medical 386000-NL Anesthesia Breathing Circuit is designed for adult anesthesia and respiratory care applications requiring a practical single-limb breathing circuit. This configuration includes a 60-inch circuit and a 3 liter breathing bag, providing the components needed to support controlled or assisted ventilation during appropriate clinical procedures.
The single-limb design helps simplify circuit organization around the anesthesia workstation while providing sufficient length for flexible equipment and patient positioning. Listed as latex-free, the Smiths Medical 386000-NL is suitable for healthcare environments seeking to reduce exposure to latex-containing materials. Each case contains 15 anesthesia breathing circuits for convenient departmental inventory management.
Key Benefits
- Adult anesthesia breathing circuit designed for use in appropriate surgical and procedural settings
- 60-inch tubing provides practical reach between the patient and compatible breathing equipment
- Single-limb configuration helps reduce tubing complexity around the procedure area
- Includes a 3 liter breathing bag for manual ventilation and reservoir support when clinically appropriate
- Latex-free construction supports facilities with latex-reduction protocols
- Convenient case quantity of 15 circuits supports routine clinical supply requirements
- Designed for efficient setup by trained anesthesia and respiratory care professionals
Compatibility and Applications
The Smiths Medical 386000-NL Adult Anesthesia Breathing Circuit is intended for use with compatible anesthesia delivery systems, breathing system components, connectors, and patient interfaces. Compatibility should always be confirmed according to the equipment manufacturers specifications, the product instructions for use, and the healthcare facilitys clinical procedures.
Typical applications may include operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, hospital procedure rooms, and other controlled environments where adult anesthesia breathing support is required. The circuit may be used during procedures involving assisted ventilation, manual ventilation, or other approved anesthesia breathing system applications under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals.
Before use, clinicians should verify that all required connectors, masks, airway devices, filters, gas sampling components, and anesthesia machine interfaces are compatible with the circuit configuration.
Usage Guidelines
Only trained healthcare professionals should prepare and use the Smiths Medical 386000-NL Anesthesia Breathing Circuit. Inspect the packaging before opening and do not use the product if the package is damaged, opened, or shows signs of contamination.
- Confirm that the product number, adult configuration, circuit length, breathing bag capacity, and component arrangement match the planned procedure.
- Remove the circuit from its packaging using appropriate aseptic handling practices.
- Inspect the tubing, connectors, and 3 liter breathing bag for visible damage, obstruction, deformation, or loose components.
- Connect the circuit securely to the compatible anesthesia or respiratory equipment.
- Attach the appropriate patient interface and any required accessories according to facility protocol.
- Perform the recommended breathing system leak test and operational check before connecting the circuit to the patient.
- Monitor circuit integrity, airflow, pressure, ventilation parameters, and patient condition throughout use.
- Dispose of the circuit after use according to the manufacturers instructions and applicable institutional policies.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical 386000-NL should be used in accordance with the current manufacturer labeling, instructions for use, facility policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. Healthcare facilities should verify the products current regulatory status and documentation for their location before clinical use.
Clinical personnel should follow established standards for anesthesia breathing systems, infection prevention, equipment testing, patient monitoring, and medical waste disposal. The latex-free designation should be confirmed on the product packaging before use when latex sensitivity is a clinical concern.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with anesthesia breathing circuits that use multiple limbs, the Smiths Medical 386000-NL offers a single-limb configuration that may help simplify tubing arrangement and reduce equipment congestion around the anesthesia workstation. Its 60-inch length provides practical flexibility for positioning, while the included 3 liter bag supports adult manual ventilation and reservoir requirements when used within an appropriate breathing system.
Some competing products may use different circuit lengths, bag capacities, connector arrangements, filtration components, or dual-limb configurations. Product selection should be based on the anesthesia machine, ventilation technique, patient requirements, procedural environment, and facility protocol rather than circuit design alone.
The Smiths Medical option is particularly suitable for facilities that require a recognized medical device manufacturer, a latex-free adult circuit configuration, and a case quantity appropriate for regular departmental use.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
The Smiths Medical 386000-NL Anesthesia Breathing Circuit is intended for qualified anesthesia and respiratory care professionals working in controlled clinical environments. Typical users may include anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, anesthesia assistants, respiratory therapists, operating room nurses, and trained clinical technicians responsible for preparing anesthesia equipment.
Common application scenarios may include adult surgical procedures, outpatient interventions, diagnostic procedures requiring anesthesia support, and other approved clinical situations involving compatible anesthesia breathing equipment. The circuit may also support facilities standardizing adult breathing circuit supplies across operating rooms or procedural departments.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
- Store unopened circuits in a clean, dry location within the temperature and environmental conditions specified by the manufacturer.
- Rotate inventory by expiration date and inspect the package before each use.
- Confirm that the circuit is intended for an adult patient and matches the planned breathing system configuration.
- Complete all required anesthesia machine, breathing circuit, pressure, flow, and leak checks before patient connection.
- Ensure connectors are fully seated without excessive force, twisting, or stretching of the tubing.
- Position the circuit to minimize pulling, compression, kinking, accidental disconnection, and interference with the sterile field.
- Continuously monitor ventilation performance and investigate unexpected changes in pressure, volume, resistance, or gas delivery.
- Do not reuse, reprocess, or resterilize the circuit unless specifically permitted by the manufacturers current instructions.
- Dispose of used components according to institutional infection-control and medical waste procedures.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The Smiths Medical 386000-NL Anesthesia Breathing Circuit is a professional medical product intended for use by trained personnel. It should not be used without appropriate clinical assessment, compatible equipment, and continuous patient monitoring.
Before use, verify the product identity, packaging integrity, expiration date, circuit configuration, and latex-free labeling. Do not use the circuit if any component appears damaged, contaminated, obstructed, improperly connected, or unsuitable for the selected equipment.
Improper assembly, incompatible connections, circuit disconnection, excessive condensation, tubing obstruction, leakage, or failure to complete pre-use testing may affect ventilation and gas delivery. Follow the manufacturers instructions, anesthesia equipment requirements, and facility safety procedures throughout setup, use, and disposal.
How to Order
Select the Smiths Medical 386000-NL Anesthesia Breathing Circuit, Adult, 60", Single Limb, 3 Liter Bag, Latex-Free (LF), 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.
