Description

A sterile, in-line closed suction system designed for tracheal and endotracheal suctioning without disconnecting the ventilator circuit, helping maintain ventilation and PEEP while limiting contamination risk. This system uses BALLARD technology and integrates control, cleaning, and access features suited for adult and neonatal/pediatric care across critical and transport settings.

Key technologies and design features

• Protective sheath encloses the catheter to limit contamination; soft, compact sleeve supports smooth reinsertion
• Thumb valve for suction activation and intuitive control
• Inline connectors to maintain circuit continuity, including Double Swivel Elbow and T-piece; neonatal/pediatric options with Y-adapter or elbow adapters
• Optional one-way irrigation/lavage port to help prevent sprayback
• Optional integrated MDI port for medication delivery without circuit disconnection
• TURBO-Cleaning chamber: catheter tip retracts into an isolated, vacuum-sealed, turbulent cleaning chamber to help clear residue
• PEEP Seal mechanism to help reduce PEEP loss and isolate the catheter tip; hinged valve helps prevent inadvertent lavage
• Sleeve tether helps prevent over-retraction; numbered markings assist with insertion depth control

Variants and configurations

• Patient groups: Adult and Neonatal/Pediatric
• Airway interfaces: Endotracheal and Tracheostomy
• Connector styles: Double Swivel Elbow, Standard, T-piece, Directional, Dual Lumen, Multi-Access Port
• Options: Dry or WET PAK (e.g., 12 × 15 mL saline vials); MDI Built-In versions; TURBO-Cleaning versions
• Sizes/lengths:
• Adult: 12 Fr, 14 Fr, 16 Fr; typical lengths 30.5 cm (tracheostomy) and 54 cm (endotracheal)
• Neonatal/Pediatric: approximately 5–12 Fr; typical lengths about 30.5–40.5 cm

Materials, sterility, and use duration

• Sterile, single-patient use; gamma sterilized
• Does not contain natural rubber latex or DEHP
• Validated in-use duration up to 72 hours (per manufacturer protocol)
• Typical shelf life about 3 years

Compatibility and clinical use

• For use with standard ventilator circuits and with endotracheal or tracheostomy tubes
• Multi-Access Port variant supports closed-circuit suctioning and access for procedures such as bronchoalveolar lavage and bronchoscopy while maintaining a sealed circuit
• Suitable for adult ICU, ED, operating theatre, neonatal/pediatric wards and NICU, long-term tracheostomy care, and emergency transport

Benefits and performance notes

• Helps maintain ventilation and PEEP by avoiding circuit disconnection
• Closed system design aims to reduce contamination, caregiver exposure, and cross-contamination risk
• TURBO-Cleaning action helps clear catheter residue and may reduce resistance; manufacturer reports approximately 89% cleaner catheter tips versus a standard closed suction system
• Use in accordance with institutional protocols and device instructions for safe operation