Cardinal Health Shiley™ XLT Distal Extension Tracheostomy Tube, Size 5, Cuffless

Shiley™ XLT Distal Extension Tracheostomy Tube, Size 5, Cuffless

The Shiley XLT distal extension tracheostomy tube is a size 5 cuffless tracheostomy tube for adult patients. Buyers may choose this version when extra distal length is needed for challenging anatomy, including situations that often require added tube length. It uses a disposable inner cannula with a twist-lock mechanism, and the tube includes a flexible, free-swiveling neck flange for comfort and stoma-site inspection.

Good Fit For

• Adult tracheostomy patients with challenging anatomy
• Cases where extra distal tube length is needed
• Situations involving tracheal stenosis or malacia that often require added length
• Facilities seeking an off-the-shelf alternative to custom tracheostomy tubes

Key Features

• Distal extension style offers extra length for adult patients who need added reach
• Cuffless design for workflows that call for an uncuffed tracheostomy tube
• Disposable inner cannula supports routine replacement and day-to-day handling
• Twist-lock inner cannula mechanism helps keep the cannula secured during use
• Flexible, free-swiveling neck flange is intended to support comfort and easier stoma-site inspection
• Off-the-shelf Shiley XLT option for challenging anatomy as an alternative to custom tracheostomy tubes

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a cuffless adult tracheostomy tube when distal extension is preferred
• Managing tracheostomy care for patients who need extra distal length beyond standard tube configurations
• Routine care settings where a disposable inner cannula and twist-lock securement support workflow

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 5 mm.
• This SKU is the distal extension version, so it is best suited to needs related to extra distal length rather than extra proximal length.
• The tube is cuffless, which is an important selection point when matching the product to patient requirements.
• This is an adult size 5 option with a 5 mm inside diameter, 9.6 mm outside diameter, and 90 mm length.

FAQ

• Is this a cuffed or cuffless tracheostomy tube? This Shiley XLT tracheostomy tube is cuffless.
• What size is this tracheostomy tube? This tube is size 5 with a 5 mm inside diameter, a 9.6 mm outside diameter, and a 90 mm length.
• When would the distal extension style be chosen? The distal extension version is used when extra length is needed in the distal portion of the tube. The product details note this can help in conditions such as tracheal stenosis or malacia that often require added length.
• Does this tube use an inner cannula? Yes. This tracheostomy tube uses a disposable inner cannula secured with a twist-lock mechanism.
• Who is this tube intended for? This size is identified for adult use.

From Shiley XLT by Cardinal Health.