Cardinal Health Shiley™ XLT Distal Extension Tracheostomy Tube, Size 8, Cuffless, 1 EA/BX

Shiley™ XLT Distal Extension Tracheostomy Tube, Size 8, Cuffless, 1 EA/BX

The Shiley XLT distal extension tracheostomy tube is an adult size 8 cuffless tracheostomy tube made for patients with challenging anatomy. Buyers may choose this option when extra distal length is needed as an off-the-shelf alternative to custom tracheostomy tubes. This version uses a disposable inner cannula and measures 8 mm inside diameter with 105 mm length.

Good Fit For

• Adult patients with challenging anatomy
• Situations where extra distal tube length is needed
• Settings seeking an off-the-shelf alternative to custom tracheostomy tubes

Key Features

• Distal extension style adds extra length where needed for selected tracheostomy tube placements
• Cuffless adult tube for workflows that call for an uncuffed configuration
• Disposable inner cannula supports routine replacement and day-to-day handling
• Flexible, free-swiveling neck flange helps support patient comfort and stoma site inspection
• Twist-lock inner cannula mechanism supports secure placement and ease of use
• Off-the-shelf XLT design offers an economical alternative to custom tracheostomy tubes for challenging anatomy

Applications and Usage

• Managing tracheostomy placement in adult patients who need extended distal tube length
• Supporting care when tracheal stenosis or malacia often require extra length
• Routine tracheostomy care where a disposable inner cannula is preferred
• Care settings that benefit from easier stoma site inspection at the neck flange

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 8 mm.
• This tube is the distal extension version, so it is best matched to patients who need extra length in the distal portion rather than the proximal portion.
• The tube is cuffless, so buyers should confirm that an uncuffed configuration fits the intended care plan.
• Sizing details include 8 mm inside diameter, 13.3 mm outside diameter, and 105 mm length, which are important for product selection.

FAQ

• When would a distal extension tracheostomy tube be chosen? A distal extension tracheostomy tube is used when extra length is needed in the distal portion of the tube. The product details note this can help address conditions such as tracheal stenosis or malacia that often require added length.
• Is this tracheostomy tube cuffed or cuffless? This Shiley XLT tracheostomy tube is cuffless.
• What size is this tube? This tube is size 8, with an inside diameter of 8 mm, an outside diameter of 13.3 mm, and a length of 105 mm.
• 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 tracheostomy tube is intended for adult use.

From Shiley XLT by Cardinal Health.