Laryngotracheal anaesthesia applicator
16 devices GMDN 31343
A laryngotracheal anaesthesia applicator is a non-sterile, prefilled container, such as a spray bottle, designed to deliver anaesthetic agents directly to the oropharynx and upper airway. It is used to suppress reflexes like gagging, coughing, or vocal cord spasm in patients who are not pharmacologically paralyzed, facilitating safer insertion of endotracheal or tracheal tubes during airway procedures.
This category consists of single-use devices that are regulated as medical devices based on their intended use and design; they are not sterile, do not contain drugs beyond the prefilled anaesthetic agent, and are supplied ready for immediate application. Regulatory classification depends on jurisdiction and specific device characteristics, but all devices in this category are intended for one-time use only.