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Description
The Avanos MICROCUFF Adult Endotracheal Tube is a cuffed tube for establishing and maintaining an artificial airway in adult patients in the operating room, intensive care unit, and emergency department. It supports oral or nasal intubation via an Oral/Nasal Magill curve and is suitable for mechanical ventilation, including prolonged ventilation where a reliable, low‑pressure seal is desired. Its microthin polyurethane cuff (~13 µm) is engineered to self‑seal, providing a high tracheal seal at low cuff pressures. The design is intended to reduce leakage and minimize micro‑aspiration of pharyngeal secretions; according to the manufacturer, this may help lower ventilator‑associated pneumonia (VAP) risk during prolonged ventilation.
Key Features
- MICROCUFF microthin polyurethane cuff (~13 µm) designed for high tracheal seal at low cuff pressures
- Intended to reduce leakage and minimize micro‑aspiration; manufacturer reports potential to lower VAP risk during prolonged ventilation
- Murphy eye to help maintain gas flow if the distal tip becomes apposed or occluded
- Oral/Nasal Magill curve for flexible intubation route
- Depth and measurement markings, including black vocal cord marker and positioning bands, to aid placement
- Continuous radiopaque line for X‑ray visibility and post‑intubation confirmation
- Single‑use device; cuff material is latex‑free
Construction and Materials
- Cuff: microthin polyurethane (~13 µm), latex‑free
- Tube: integrated continuous radiopaque line
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
Indications and Use
- For adult airway management in OR, ICU, and ED settings
- Suitable for oral or nasal intubation and mechanical ventilation, including prolonged ventilation when a low‑pressure seal is desired
Usage Considerations
- Use per institutional protocols and clinician judgment
- Monitor cuff pressure to maintain an effective low‑pressure seal and protect tracheal tissue
- Verify tube position using clinical assessment and imaging as appropriate
- Single‑use only; dispose of after one patient use
