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Description
The Avanos MICROCUFF Adult Endotracheal Tube (ETT) is a cuffed, sterile, single‑use device for establishing and maintaining an artificial airway via oral or nasal intubation in adult patients. Suitable for operating rooms, intensive care units, and emergency settings, it supports both short‑term and prolonged ventilation. A Magill curve facilitates atraumatic routing through the oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal pathway, while integrated markings and radiopacity assist with accurate placement and verification.
Key features and design
- MICROCUFF microthin polyurethane cuff with self‑sealing channels, designed to achieve a high tracheal seal at low cuff pressures to limit peritubal leakage and micro‑aspiration of pharyngeal secretions; during prolonged ventilation, this design may help lower the risk of ventilator‑associated pneumonia (VAP).
- Murphy eye to help maintain airflow if the distal tip becomes partially obstructed.
- Magill curve suitable for both oral and nasal intubation.
- Placement and verification aids include depth/measurement markings, a black vocal‑cord marker near the cuff, placement bands, and a continuous radiopaque line for X‑ray visibility.
Materials and sterility
- Latex‑free and DEHP‑free construction.
- Sterile, single‑use device.
Sizes and packaging
- Internal diameter options (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 per size.
Clinical applications
- Intended for establishing and maintaining an artificial airway in adults in the operating room, ICU, and emergency settings, including during prolonged mechanical ventilation.
- High‑seal, low‑pressure cuff design supports ventilation efficiency while aiming to minimize tracheal wall pressure and reduce leakage.
- Comprehensive visual and radiographic markers assist with correct depth placement and ongoing tube position confirmation.
