Artificial airway stylet, reusable

An artificial airway stylet is a rigid wire or rod inserted into the lumen of an endotracheal or bronchial tube to provide stiffness and maintain its shape during intubation. This facilitates the insertion of the tube into the trachea by improving maneuverability and control, and the stylet is removed once the tube is properly positioned.

As a reusable device, this category includes stylets designed for cleaning, disinfection, and multiple uses according to manufacturer instructions. Regulatory oversight focuses on ensuring the device maintains structural integrity and biocompatibility across reuse cycles, with classification and supply requirements based on its intended use as a non-medicated, non-invasive airway accessory.