Smiths Medical Tracheostomy Tube BLUselect Size 9.0 mm Adult

Tracheostomy Tube BLUselect Size 9.0 mm Adult

This tracheostomy tube is an adult BLUselect tube in size 9.0 mm. It fits care settings that need clear size identification, ventilation circuit connection, and material behavior that supports insertion before softening at body temperature. This sterile, single-patient-use tube has a built-in 15 mm ISO connector and an 81 mm length.

Good Fit For

• Adult tracheostomy care
• Settings that rely on quick visual size identification
• Ventilation circuit connection workflows

Key Features

• Adult tracheostomy tube in 9.0 mm size for size-specific airway management needs
• Built-in 15 mm ISO connector supports ventilation circuit connection with or without an inner cannula in place
• Thermosensitive PVC offers rigidity for initial insertion, then softens at body temperature to better accommodate anatomy
• Soft, clear flange has laser printed numbers that remain readable after secretions or cleaning
• Different flange colors by size help staff quickly match tubes with the inner cannula
• Radio-opaque tube material allows tube position confirmation under x-ray

Applications and Usage

• Selecting an adult tracheostomy tube in 9.0 mm size
• Connecting to a ventilation circuit through the built-in 15 mm ISO connector
• Supporting tube insertion with the included obturator
• Confirming tube position under x-ray

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 9.0 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This tube is for single patient use.
• The tube uses a low volume, high pressure style.
• An obturator is included to add rigidity during insertion, with a rounded tip and clip design intended to minimize tip movement.

FAQ

• Does this tracheostomy tube connect to a ventilation circuit? Yes. The tracheostomy tube has a built-in 15 mm ISO connector for ventilation circuit connection, with or without an inner cannula in place.
• What size is this adult tracheostomy tube? This adult tracheostomy tube is size 9.0 mm with a 9.0 mm inside diameter.
• How does the tube material behave during use? The thermosensitive PVC tube offers enough rigidity for initial insertion and then softens at body temperature to accommodate individual anatomy.
• Can staff confirm tube position by x-ray? Yes. The tube material is radio-opaque, which allows confirmation of tube position under x-ray.
• Is this tracheostomy tube intended for multiple patients? No. This tracheostomy tube is for single patient use.

From BLUselect by Smiths Medical.