Description

The NEOPLEX STRAIGHT BOUGIE is a specialized medical device crafted by Neoplex to support healthcare professionals during challenging intubations and various dilation procedures. This single-use, sterile tool is essential for the precise placement of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes, particularly in difficult airway scenarios. Additionally, it serves effectively in the gradual dilation of urethral strictures and the meatus prior to endoscopy.

Key Features

• Design Variability: Available in both adult and pediatric versions, the bougie comes in multiple sizes, including 5ch, 6Fr, 10ch, 10Fr, 15ch, and 15Fr, with lengths ranging from 34 cm to 800 mm. This range ensures adaptability to various medical needs.
• Tip Configuration: Options include a tapered olive tip or a straight tip with a rounded distal end, designed to minimize tissue trauma during insertion.
• Internal Memory: Enhances positioning accuracy, making insertion more effective.
• High Visibility: The bougie's color is optimized for low-light conditions, aiding visibility.
• Low Friction Surface: Facilitates smooth tracheal tube glide, reducing insertion difficulty.

Additional Features

• External Distance Markings: Some models include these markings and a central lumen with a port for ventilation, available in the hollow version.
• MR Compatibility: Clearly marked as MR Safe or MR Unsafe, depending on the version.

Material and Safety

Constructed from medical-grade polyethylene, the device is both latex-free and DEHP-free, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of patients. Each bougie is ethylene oxide sterilized and individually packaged, with some models available in boxes of 5 or 10. It is crucial to use the device only if the packaging is intact and within its expiration date.

Intended Use

Designed for use by trained medical professionals such as doctors and clinical nurses, the NEOPLEX STRAIGHT BOUGIE is invaluable in:

• Direct or video laryngoscopy
• CPR
• Use with supraglottic airway devices
• Surgical airways
• Selective endobronchial intubation
• Blind digital intubation
• Tube exchange

Contraindications

Use is contraindicated in cases of severe throat edema, acute inflammation, severe coagulation disorders, and certain anatomical abnormalities.

Storage Instructions

Store the device in a clean, dry environment at temperatures between 10–30ºC, away from sunlight and UV exposure. With a shelf life of 5 years, proper storage ensures its readiness for use when needed.

Safety Precautions

The bougie is intended for single use only. Reusing the device or using it with compromised packaging may lead to complications such as airway trauma, perforation, or disease transmission. Adhering to these guidelines helps maintain patient safety and device efficacy.