Cardinal Health Mallinckrodt™ Intubating Stylet

Mallinckrodt™ Intubating Stylet

The Mallinckrodt Intubating Stylet is an intubation aid with a malleable aluminum core and plastic sheath. It fits buyers looking for a latex-free stylet that helps support easier insertion and withdrawal of a tracheal tube. The lubricated Satin-Slip surface helps reduce friction, and the sheath extends beyond the tip to help reduce trauma risk if the stylet goes past the tracheal tube tip.

Good Fit For

• Airway management setups that need a latex-free intubating stylet
• Facilities standardizing on friction-reducing intubation accessories
• Buyers looking for a malleable stylet with a protected tip design

Key Features

• Latex-free construction for buyers avoiding latex exposure
• Malleable aluminum core allows shaping for intubation needs
• Plastic sheath adds a smooth outer layer around the stylet
• Lubricated Satin-Slip surface helps reduce friction during insertion and withdrawal
• Sheath extends beyond the tip to help reduce trauma risk if the stylet extends past the tracheal tube tip
• 4.6 mm size for buyers selecting a specific stylet diameter

Applications and Usage

• Supporting tracheal tube insertion during intubation
• Shaping an intubation aid to assist airway placement
• Reducing friction between stylet and tracheal tube during insertion and removal

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 4.6mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Check the 4.6 mm size against your preferred tracheal tube workflow before ordering.
• This product uses a malleable aluminum core, which may matter for clinicians who prefer a shapeable stylet.
• The product details describe a plastic sheath with a lubricated surface for lower friction during use.

FAQ

• Is this intubating stylet latex-free? Yes. This intubating stylet is latex-free.
• What helps this stylet move more smoothly with a tracheal tube? The plastic sheath has a lubricated Satin-Slip surface that helps reduce friction between the stylet and the tracheal tube during insertion and withdrawal.
• Can the stylet be shaped? Yes. The stylet uses malleable aluminum, which allows it to be shaped as needed.
• How does the tip design help during use? The sheath extends beyond the tip to help reduce the risk of trauma if the stylet extends beyond the tip of the tracheal tube.
• What size is this intubating stylet? This stylet is 4.6 mm and also noted as 14 Fr.

From Satin-Slip by Cardinal Health.