Smiths Medical Tracheostomy Tube Bivona FlexTend Plus Extra Length V Pediatric Size 4.5 Uncuffed

Tracheostomy Tube Bivona FlexTend Plus Extra Length V Pediatric Size 4.5 Uncuffed

This tracheostomy tube is a Bivona FlexTend Plus Extra Length V pediatric size 4.5 uncuffed model. It may fit patients with minimal chin-to-stoma distances and is intended to help avoid tube occlusion associated with head flexion. A SuperSlick surface supports easier suctioning, and this tube has a 4.5 mm inside diameter with a 48 mm length.

Good Fit For

• Patients with minimal chin-to-stoma distances
• Pediatric tracheostomy care requiring an uncuffed tube
• Setups where head flexion may contribute to tube occlusion

Key Features

• Extra Length V design helps address tube occlusion associated with head flexion
• Pediatric style for age-appropriate tracheostomy tube selection
• Made for patients with minimal chin-to-stoma distances
• SuperSlick surface helps make suctioning easier
• Uncuffed configuration for workflows that call for an uncuffed tracheostomy tube
• 4.5 mm inside diameter and 48 mm length for specific sizing needs

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a pediatric tracheostomy tube for a 4.5 mm size requirement
• Choosing an extra-length option when standard fit is challenging near the stoma
• Supporting suctioning workflows with a smoother tube surface

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 4.5 mm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Confirm pediatric size 4.5 and 48 mm length against the patient's prescribed tracheostomy tube requirements.
• This model is uncuffed, so it should be chosen only when an uncuffed tube is appropriate for the intended care plan.
• Extra length may be helpful when anatomy includes a minimal chin-to-stoma distance.

FAQ

• Is this tracheostomy tube cuffed or uncuffed? This tracheostomy tube is uncuffed.
• What size is this pediatric tracheostomy tube? This model has a 4.5 mm inside diameter and is size 4.5.
• When might the Extra Length V design be helpful? The Extra Length V design is intended to help avoid tube occlusion associated with head flexion and may be useful for patients with minimal chin-to-stoma distances.
• Does the tube support suctioning? Yes. The tube has a SuperSlick surface that helps make suctioning easier.

From Bivona FlexTend Plus by Smiths Medical.