Description

The 5.5mm MICROCUFF* Adult Endotracheal Tube by Kimberly-Clark is an advanced medical device designed for effective airway management in adult patients. Suitable for both oral and nasal intubation, this single-use tube is crafted to enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Innovative Cuff Design

• Material: The tube features a microthin polyurethane cuff membrane, significantly thinner than conventional PVC cuffs. This unique design provides a superior seal with the tracheal wall, reducing air leaks and minimizing micro-aspiration of potentially infectious secretions.
• Shape: The cylindrical shape of the cuff ensures a larger contact area, offering effective sealing at low pressures to reduce the risk of tracheal trauma.

Clinical Benefits

• Leakage Prevention: By minimizing leakage, the tube lowers the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), making it ideal for prolonged mechanical ventilation.
• Visualisation: The thin cuff material enhances visualisation of the vocal cords when deflated, aiding in precise placement.
• Durability: The cuff boasts almost double the puncture strength and more than double the burst pressure compared to conventional cuffs.

Additional Features

• Murphy Eye: Included for improved ventilation and safety.
• Material Safety: The tube is latex-free, made from natural rubber, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of patients.

Performance Highlights

Benchtop studies simulating clinical scenarios demonstrate the tube’s effectiveness in preventing leakage across various ventilation conditions. It maintains a reliable seal at both higher and lower cuff pressures, significantly reducing the incidence of VAP compared to standard tubes.

Packaging and Sterility

Each tube has an internal diameter of 5.5mm and is supplied non-sterile in boxes of 10. This product is tailored for healthcare settings where reducing aspiration risk and ensuring secure airway management are critical priorities.