542 devices · GMDN 47657
A reinforced, non-customized, single-use tracheostomy tube is a hollow cylinder with wire reinforcement that is inserted into an artificial opening in the trachea to maintain a clear airway for patients with specific conditions like unusual neck masses. These tubes come in various sizes and may include an inner cannula, with options for cuffed or uncuffed designs to suit different clinical needs.
These devices are typically supplied as single-use items and are secured in place using a tracheostomy tube holder around the patient's neck. They are not custom-made for individual patients and are designed to provide additional resistance to kinking due to their wire reinforcement.
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