Description
A single-use, cuffed oral/nasal endotracheal tube with a Magill curve, designed for establishing and maintaining an artificial airway in adult patients in the operating room, intensive care unit, and emergency department. The Avanos MICROCUFF Adult Endotracheal Tube features a microthin polyurethane cuff (approximately 13 micrometers) engineered to self-seal, providing a high tracheal seal at low cuff pressures to help limit peritubal leakage. By reducing micro-aspiration of pharyngeal secretions, the design supports airway protection; the manufacturer reports potential to lower ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) risk during prolonged ventilation. A Murphy eye maintains gas flow if the distal tip becomes apposed or partially occluded, and comprehensive depth markings—including a black vocal cord marker and positioning bands—aid placement and verification. A continuous radiopaque line enhances X-ray visibility for post-intubation confirmation. The tube and cuff are latex-free.
Key Features
- MICROCUFF microthin polyurethane cuff (~13 μm) designed to self-seal for a high tracheal seal at low cuff pressures.
- Intended to minimize micro-aspiration of pharyngeal secretions; manufacturer reports potential to lower VAP risk during prolonged ventilation.
- Murphy eye to help maintain ventilation if the distal tip is apposed/occluded.
- Depth and measurement markings with a black vocal cord marker and positioning bands for guidance during placement.
- Continuous radiopaque line for reliable X-ray visibility and confirmation of tube position.
- Cuffed Magill-curve design suitable for oral or nasal intubation; single-use; latex-free.
Materials and Construction
- Cuff material: Microthin polyurethane.
- Latex-free.
- Integrated continuous radiopaque line.
Sizes and Options (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.
Use Considerations
- Monitor cuff pressure to maintain a low-pressure seal and help protect tracheal tissue.
- Verify placement using depth markings, the vocal cord marker, and radiographic confirmation as indicated.
- Use in accordance with institutional protocols and the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
