Description

Overview

An in-line, closed suction catheter system designed for mechanically ventilated patients, this solution supports suctioning of endotracheal or tracheostomy airways without disconnecting the ventilator circuit. It is available for Adult and Neonatal/Pediatric populations and is engineered to help preserve ventilation and positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) during routine airway clearance.

Key technologies and design

• Turbo-Cleaning chamber: catheter retracts into an isolated, vacuum-sealed, turbulent cleaning chamber; suction with saline creates a cleansing action at the catheter tip.
• Patented PEEP Seal technology helps maintain a sealed system during cleaning to support PEEP.
• One-way lavage port helps prevent sprayback; hinged valve isolates the catheter tip to reduce inadvertent lavage.
• Optional integrated MDI port enables in-line medication delivery.
• Multi-Access Port option: compact rotating manifold with multiple access ports that locks into place; single-use seal cassette helps maintain PEEP during insertion of bronchoscopes or sampling catheters; catheter locks into a separate port and remains connected/protected.
• Double Swivel Elbow connector option for circuit flexibility with fewer connectors.
• Sleeve tether helps prevent over-retraction; numbered catheter markings support controlled insertion depth.

Performance (manufacturer-reported)

• Approximately 89% cleaner catheter tip versus standard closed suction systems over 72 hours, with associated reduction in catheter tip colonization.
• Maintains a closed circuit to preserve ventilation/oxygenation and PEEP during suctioning; may help reduce risk of ventilator-associated events/infections and lung volume loss compared with open suctioning.

Configurations and sizing

• Patient groups: Adult; Neonatal/Pediatric.
• Airway interfaces: Endotracheal and Tracheostomy.
• Connector styles: Standard, Double Swivel Elbow, T‑Piece, Directional, Dual Lumen, and Multi‑Access Port.
• Options: Dry or WET PAK (WET PAK includes saline vials); variants with built-in MDI port available.
• Sizes (typical): Adult 12, 14, 16 Fr; Neonatal/Pediatric ~5–12 Fr. ISO color coding where used: 12 Fr white; 14 Fr green; 16 Fr orange.
• Lengths (typical): Adult 30.5 cm (tracheostomy) and 54 cm (endotracheal); Neonatal/Pediatric ~30.5–40.5 cm.

Materials and sterility

• Sterile, single-patient use; gamma sterilized (Mini-BAL accessory EO sterilized).
• Free of natural rubber latex and DEHP.
• Typical in-use duration: up to 72 hours (per manufacturer).
• Shelf life commonly specified as 3 years.

Compatibility and accessories

• Integrates with standard ventilator circuits; neonatal/pediatric versions include size-appropriate adapters.
• Compatible with the Avanos BALLARD Mini‑BAL bronchial aspirate sampling catheter when used with the Multi‑Access Port system for closed-circuit lower respiratory sampling.

Infection control and safety

The closed-system design contains secretions to limit caregiver exposure to body fluids, helps reduce contamination from external pathogens, and maintains ventilator circuit integrity during suctioning while supporting continuous ventilation and PEEP.