Smiths Medical Suction Catheter Portex SuctionPro 72 T-Piece 14 Fr. Thumb Valve, 20/CS

Suction Catheter Portex SuctionPro 72 T-Piece 14 Fr. Thumb Valve, 20/CS

The Portex SuctionPro 72 suction catheter is a closed ventilation suction system for removing secretions from the tracheobronchial tree of ventilator dependent adult patients. It fits single-patient workflows where a 72-hour suctioning device with visual access to the pathway and a thumb valve design is preferred. This T-piece version is 14 Fr., sterile, and includes a Trac-Wedge device to help with catheter disconnection.

Good Fit For

• Ventilator dependent adult patient care
• Single-patient closed suction workflows
• Settings that prefer pathway visualization during suctioning

Key Features

• Closed ventilation suction system for removal of secretions from the tracheobronchial tree
• Single patient use supports dedicated-patient suctioning workflows
• Intended for 72-hour use to match planned care intervals
• 14 Fr. T-piece style with thumb valve configuration
• Clear T piece and clear pathway evacuation port help support pathway visualization
• Trac-Wedge device aids disconnection of the catheter from the patient.s tracheal or tracheostomy tube

Applications and Usage

• Removing secretions from the tracheobronchial tree in ventilator dependent adult patients
• Closed ventilation suction over an intended 72-hour period
• Care situations where a lockable thumb valve end cap is preferred
• Workflows that benefit from a device to aid catheter disconnection from a tracheal or tracheostomy tube

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This suction system is for single patient use.
• The product is intended for 72-hour use.
• Product details include a California Proposition 65 warning.

FAQ

• Who is this suction catheter intended for? This suction catheter is intended for ventilator dependent adult patients who need removal of secretions from the tracheobronchial tree.
• How long is this suction system intended to be used? The Portex SuctionPro 72 closed ventilation suction system is intended for 72-hour use.
• Does this version use a thumb valve? Yes. This T-piece suction catheter uses a thumb valve configuration and includes a lockable thumb valve end cap.
• Can you see the suction pathway during use? Yes. The product has a clear T piece and a clear pathway evacuation port to help with visualization of the pathway.
• Is this suction catheter sterile and single use? Yes. The source information identifies this product as sterile and for single patient use.

From Portex SuctionPro 72 by Smiths Medical.