Smiths Medical Uncuffed Tracheostomy Tube Bivona® FlexTend™ Size 4.0 Pediatric

Uncuffed Tracheostomy Tube Bivona® FlexTend™ Size 4.0 Pediatric

The Bivona FlexTend uncuffed tracheostomy tube is a pediatric tracheostomy tube in size 4.0. It may be a good fit for pediatric care settings where improved access is helpful for children in a prone position and where keeping connections away from the neck, chin, and stoma can support mobility and comfort. This tube includes an obturator and a twill trach tie.

Good Fit For

• Pediatric tracheostomy care
• Children positioned prone
• Care settings where connections need to stay away from the neck and chin

Key Features

• Uncuffed pediatric tracheostomy tube for size 4.0 applications
• FlexTend design improves access for children in a prone position
• Permanent flexible tube extension helps keep connections away from the neck, chin, and stoma
• Connection placement may help enhance patient mobility and comfort
• Includes an obturator for tube placement support
• Comes with a twill trach tie

Applications and Usage

• Supporting pediatric tracheostomy management when prone positioning is part of care
• Helping maintain access while keeping connections away from the neck, chin, and stoma
• Stocking a replacement or procedure-ready tube that includes an obturator and trach tie

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• This is an uncuffed tracheostomy tube.
• The product is identified for pediatric use.
• The FlexTend extension changes where connections sit relative to the neck flange.

FAQ

• Is this tracheostomy tube intended for pediatric use? Yes. This Bivona FlexTend tracheostomy tube is identified as a pediatric size 4.0 tube.
• Does this tracheostomy tube have a cuff? No. This is an uncuffed tracheostomy tube.
• What is the benefit of the FlexTend extension? The flexible extension on the proximal side of the neck flange helps keep connections away from the neck, chin, and stoma, which can help with access, mobility, and comfort.
• When might this tube be especially useful? This tube is noted for improving access for children in a prone position, so it may be useful when prone positioning is part of care.
• What comes with the tube? The tube comes with an obturator and a twill trach tie.

From Bivona FlexTend by Smiths Medical.