ENDOTRACHEAL CLOSED SUCTION SYST. 72h, CH14, 3720001
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ENDOTRACHEAL CLOSED SUCTION SYSTEM
Definition
Closed suction system for tracheal aspiration, on an adult patient, intubated and artificially ventilated in ICU.
A flexible tube typically made of plastic designed for periodic aspiration of liquids and/or semi-solids from a patient's upper airway. The tube is usually 40 to 56 cm in length and of small enough diameter to fit through an endotracheal (ET) tube. It usually has a smooth and rounded distal-tip configuration, including end and side holes; most include a finger-controlled valve to regulate the suctioning pressure. The device is externally attached through a large-diameter extension tube to a vacuum system and collection jar; it is used to remove excessive internal secretions from the lungs, bronchi, trachea, and pharynx. This is a single-use device.
Specifications
Quality standards
Technical specifications
- Suction catheter
- CH 14 = external Ø 4.7 mm
- length: 537 mm
- length scale
- improved sheathing: transparent, resistant and silent
- Distal end
- Instillation port with integral cap
- Flexible tip catheter with Murphy's eye
- Isolation valve
- Double ball connection
- Proximal end
- Ergonomic suction valve
- allows control of the suction force
- Locking system to prevent unwanted activation
- Disconnection tool
- Standard colour code: green
- Sterile, à usage unique
Packaging & Labelling
Each catheter is packed in a disposable peel pack allowing safe handling, and storage until needed for use and facilitating proper aseptic presentation.
Box of 15 units.
Instructions for use
Storage
- Store in a clean, dry place.
- Avoid direct sunlight
- Temperature between -20°C and +50°C.
MSF requirements
For patients
- Being ventilated for more than 24 hours AND
- having acute respiratory distress syndrome OR hypoxia requiring high level of PEEP (≥10cmH2O)
Closed suction system prevents deconnection and subsequent episodes of desaturation in hypoxic patients and limits ventilator associated pneumonia