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Description
The Avanos MICROCUFF Adult Endotracheal Tube is a cuffed airway designed for oral or nasal intubation in operating rooms, intensive care units, and emergency departments, including scenarios requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. Its microthin polyurethane cuff (approximately 13 µm) is engineered to self-seal and achieve a high tracheal seal at low cuff pressures, helping limit peritubal leakage. By reducing micro‑aspiration of pharyngeal secretions, the design may help lower the risk of ventilator‑associated pneumonia during extended ventilation.
Key Features
- MICROCUFF microthin polyurethane cuff (~13 µm) provides a high seal at low cuff pressures to limit peritubal leakage.
- Design aims to reduce micro‑aspiration and may help lower VAP risk during prolonged ventilation.
- Magill curve facilitates oral or nasal placement and airway alignment.
- Murphy eye helps maintain gas flow if the distal tip is apposed or partially obstructed.
- Depth/measurement markings with a black vocal cord marker and placement bands support accurate intubation depth.
- Continuous radiopaque line enhances X‑ray visibility for post‑intubation confirmation.
- Single‑use construction; latex‑free materials.
Specifications
- Intended use: Adult, cuffed endotracheal tube for oral or nasal intubation.
- Cuff: Polyurethane, approximately 13 µm thickness, designed for high seal at low pressure.
- Tube design: Magill curve with Murphy eye.
- Visibility: Continuous radiopaque line for imaging confirmation.
- Care setting: OR, ICU, ED; suitable for prolonged mechanical ventilation as clinically indicated.
Sizes and Packaging
- Internal diameter (mm): 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 10.0
- Packaging: Box of 10 tubes
Usage Considerations
- For single use only; dispose of after use per institutional protocol.
- Cuff pressure should be monitored and adjusted according to clinical judgment and facility guidelines.
- Use by trained healthcare professionals familiar with airway management and intubation procedures.
