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The Parker Flex-Tip tracheal tube has a flexible, curved, centered, tapered distal tip geometry that is designed to facilitate rapid, easy, non-traumatic intubation. When this unique, patented tip is advanced into contact with protruding features of the airway (such as the vocal cords and nasal turbinates), it is designed to flex and slide gently past them, instead of getting hung up on them and traumatising them.

When a standard, side-beveled tube is railroaded down an introducer (flexible fiberoptic scope, bougie, or tube exchange catheter), a gap commonly exists between the tub's distal edge and the introducer. The gap frequently causes a blind hang-up of the standard tube on the larynx.

In contrast, the tip of the Parker tube is designed to lie closely against the introducer, thus preventing or minimizing any gap between the tube tip and the introducer that could result in hang-ups on airway structures.

 

 

Unlike the broad, side-beveled tips of standard tracheal tubes, the tapered, centered tip of the Parker tube tends to move along the midline of the airway and through the center of the glottic opening. After entering the trachea, the resilient tip returns to its original shape, and is configured to "ski" smoothly down the tracheal wall on its broad, curved backside – unlike the tips of standard tracheal tubes which tend to scrape the tracheal wall.

 Available configurations:

Parker Flex-Tip Oral/nasal Tubes

• Uncuffed
  • Sizes 2,5mm - 7,0mm

 

• HVLP Cuffed (High Volume, Low Pressure)
  • Sizes 4,0 - 9,5mm

 

• LP Cuffed (Low Profile)
  • Sizes 4,0 - 9,5mm

 

Parker Flex-Tip Preformed Oral Tubes

• Uncuffed
  • Sizes 3,0mm - 9,0mm

• HVLP Cuffed (High Volume, Low Pressure)
  • Sizes 4,0 - 9,0mm

 

Parker Flex-Tip Preformed Nasal Tubes

• Uncuffed
  • Sizes 3,0mm - 7,0mm

• HVLP Cuffed (High Volume, Low Pressure)
  • Sizes 4,0 - 8,0mm

 

Parker Flex-Tip Reinforced Endotracheal Tubes

• Uncuffed
  • Sizes 3,0mm - 5,0mm

 

• HVLP Cuffed (High Volume, Low Pressure)
  • Sizes 5,5 - 9,5mm

 

Parker Flex-Tip Easy Curve Endotracheal Tubes

• HVLP Cuffed (High Volume, Low Pressure)
• Sizes 5,0; 6,0; 7,0; 8,0mm

 

Download Parker Flex-Tip Tracheal Tube Brochure

Download Parker Flex-Tip Easy Curve Brochure

   

Included in our Airway Portfolio are a diverse range of Introducers, Stylets and Tube Exchangers. Designed to assist in all intubations, ranging from the routine to the most challenging.

To offer devices with the highest performance and level of innovation, we have aligned with the following respected brands.

VBM offers different adjuncts for the difficult airway to facilitate the placement of an Endotracheal Tube into the trachea. These include:

• i BOUGIE
• POCKET INTRODUCER
• TUBE EXCHANGER
• S GUIDE 8FR
• S GUIDE 11FR
• S GUIDE 15FR

VBM S-Guide

Revolutionary new intubation guide – combining the benefits of stylets and introducers in one device for optimal airway management.

3 benefits in 1:

• Hollow lumen to enable oxygenation
• Malleable segment for optimal manoeuvrability. Indication marks for easy adjustments
• Soft, atraumatic, preformed tip

Download VBM Introducer/Stylet Brochure

Download VBM S Guide Brochure

Download Complete Set of Introducers Brochure

Download VBM i Bougie Brochure

 

Stylets

 

Constructed from malleable aluminium covered with a plastic sheath. 4 Sizes available to cover full range of ET Tubes

Highly functional product to assist in a wide variety of intubation processes.

 

 

The G-LT is an extraglottic tube with a ventilation lumen and an endoscopy lumen for control of airway patency during gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures.

The G-LT is designed for obtaining and maintaining control of airway patency during medium to long-term complex gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures performed on adults under deep sedation or general anaesthesia while maintaining spontaneous or assisted ventilation.

• Diagnostic ERC (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiography)

• Diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) for pancreatic and biliary disease:

  • Brush cytology and biopsy

  • Endosonografic gastrointestinal diagnosis

  • Removal of bile and pancreatic duct stones

  • Papillotomy or duodenal ampulla dilation

  • Treatment of biliary strictures (endoprosthesis, stent placement)

  • Palliation of malignancy: obstructive jaundice (drainage decompression)

• Enteroscopy

• Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG), particularly in neurologic patients.

The G-LT can also be used for performing short term or minor duodenal and oesophageal gastric endoscopies whenever the patient has particular high risk factors or refuses conscious sedation/anxiolysis and asks for deep sedation or anaesthesia, or whenever there are specific indications.

 

 

Advantages:

 

• Prevention and control of hypoventilation and desaturation (supraglottic obstruction caused by the duodenoscope, gastro duodenal gaseous distention, respiratory depression due to over-sedation, etc.)

• Greater stability of the sedation or anaesthesia plan and a reduction in cardio circulatory instability

• Faster endoscopic procedures and fewer interruptions due to intolerance or agitation (under-sedation)

• Facilitates the oesophageal insertion of the duodenoscopes, especially when the manoeuvre is repeated, without impeding mobility and handling 

• Its positioning does not require direct laryngoscopy or muscle relaxation

• Substitutes endotracheal intubation, preventing associated anaesthesiological problems and difficulties arising in the execution of the endoscopic procedure

• Enables clinical checks and instrumental monitoring (capnometry and capnography) of the sufficiency and adequacy of lung ventilation

• Enables oxygen supply and ventilatory support of spontaneous respiration with manual or instrumental techniques without interrupting and interfering with the endoscopic procedure

• Less use of anaesthetic drugs

• Protects the airways from gastro-oesophageal reflux and inhalation of gastric content

• Enables suction of secretions in the upper airways using a small size catheter (max. CH10) inserted in the ventilation tube (consider lubrication)

 

Specifications:

 

• Reusable - Autoclaveable up to 134°C
• Material: Silicone, latex-free
• Single set

 

G-LT

Adults ≥155cm

VB32.90.004

 

Download Gastro-Laryngeal Tube Brochure

 

 

 

 

 

The Well Lead Endobronchial Blocker Tube is designed to differentially intubate a patient's bronchus in order to isolate the left or right lung, in procedures that require single lung ventilation.

Available in 5Fr, 7Fr and 9Fr to cover both adult and paediatric patients.

The Ultrathin cuff is constructed from medical grade polyurethane and has a thickness of 0,028mm. Aside from being very soft and providing a high level of comfort, the ultrathin cuff forms a superior seal and minimises the risk for microaspiration. When deflated it sits tightly against the body of the blocker tube minimising the potential for airway trauma during insertion and extubation.

The hub of the blocker tube works with a user friendly twist lock design to promote secure locking.

 

Specifications:

 

Product code - WL67100090

• 9F Endobronchial Blocker Tube

• Tube length - 695mm

• Cuff length - 18mm

• Resting cuff diameter - 15mm

 

Product code - WL67100070

• 7F Endobronchial Blocker Tube

• Tube length - 695mm

• Cuff length - 16mm

• Resting cuff diameter - 12mm

 

Product code - WL67100050

• 5F Endobronchial Blocker Tube

• Tube length - 640mm

• Cuff length - 10mm

• Resting cuff diameter - 8mm

 

 

The Ambu® Aura-i™ is pre-formed to follow the anatomy of the human airway. The soft rounded curve ensures fast and easy placement and guarantees long-term performance.

It is the preferred everyday routine device for establishing an airway where an ET-tube is deemed unnecessary. At the same time it holds a place on the difficult airway cart. In case of a “Cannot Intubate – Cannot mask Ventilate” (CI-CV) situation, where the end-game is to intubate the patient, the Ambu® Aura-i™ can be used as conduit for direct endotracheal intubation assisted by a flexible scope (such as the Ambu® aScopeTM). The airway tube is designed to allow easy passage of an appropriately sized ET-tube. The recommended ET-tube size is indicated on the connector block of the mask.

 

Features:

 

• Built-in anatomically correct curve for easy atraumatic insertion

• Intubating capability using standard ET-tubes

• Reinforced tip resists folding over during insertion and plugs the upper oesophageal sphincter

• Bite resistance in the connector block prevents occlusions

• Convenient depth marks for monitoring correct position

• Pilot balloon identifies mask size and provides precise tactile indication of degree of inflation

• Navigation marks for guiding Fiber/Videoscope

• ET-tube size indication on the connector block

• Packaged sterile and ready to use

• 8 different mask sizes covering infant, pediatric and adult patients

 

Download Aura-i Brochure

Download Aura-i Datasheet

Download Aura-i with aScope Brochure

 

The challenge of a flexible laryngeal mask is the combination of needs: the ease of insertion and security of the airway needed by the anesthesiologist, the flexibility and room to work needed by the surgeon and the need to protect the patient from residual proteins.

Ambu® AuraFlex™ combines these needs in an innovative, single-use solution.

Key features

• High flexibility of the reinforced airway tube enables positioning away from the surgical field without loss of seal
• Integrated pilot tube eases the surgeons work and reduces the risk of cutting the pilot tube during surgery
• Kink-free wire-reinforced airway tube eliminates the risk of airway tube occlusion
• Full range from size 2 through size 6 - widest range of possible uses
• Thin and soft feel of the cuff with EasyGlide surface for easy and smooth insertion and removal
• Reinforced tip eases insertion and prevents folds during insertion  - easy, fast, and accurate positioning
• Depth marks for visual control of correct positioning of the mask
• Packaged sterile and ready for use
• Colour-coded packaging with directions for use

Download Ambu AuraFlex Brochure

Download AuraFlex Datasheet

The Ambu® Aura40™ is the world's first reusable laryngeal mask to feature a built-in curve that carefully replicates natural human anatomy. This curve is molded directly into the tube so correct insertion is easy without abrading the upper airway.

This unique curve also ensures that the patient's head remains in a more natural position when the mask is in use without extra stress on the upper jaw. Moreover, Aura40 is specially designed to give the airway tube the flexibility needed to adapt to individual anatomical variances and a wide range of head positions.

Aura40 also features a reinforced tip, which helps prevent folds during insertion that can cause improper positioning and possible airway leak. Convenient depth marks provide a visual indication of the mask position and the flat underside of the tube makes it easier to grip. In short, positioning is fast and accurate, each and every time.

Product Features

• Built-in, anatomically correct curve for easy insertion
• Reinforced tip will not bend during insertion so placement is always correct
• Cuff and airway tube molded as single unit for extra safety
• Extra soft cuff ensures the best possible seal with least possible internal pressure
• Inflation line is firmly affixed to an airway tube for 3-6 cm to prevent tangles
• Universal check valve
• Convenient depth marks
• Eight convenient sizes from #1 to #6
• Color-coded pilot balloon identifies mask size and provides precise tactile indication of degree of inflation

 

 Download Aura 40 Brochure

 

Features

• Reinforced tip resists folding over during insertion and plugs the upper esophageal sphincter
• Cuff and airway tube molded as single unit for extra safety - no separation
• The surface has an EasyGlide texture to ease insertion Extra soft cuff ensures the best possible seal with least possible mucosal pressure
• Less invasive than endotracheal tube
• Pilot balloon identifies mask size and provides precise tactile indication ofdegree of inflation
• Convenient depth marks for monitoring correct position of the mask
• Packaged sterile and ready for use
• Colour coded pouch with directions for use
• Available in 8 sizes fitting a wide range of patients
• MRI safe and compatible
• The product does not contain natural rubber latex

Download Aura Straight Datasheet

The Ambu AuraOnce™ Disposable Laryngeal Mask features a special curve that carefully replicates natural human anatomy. This ensures that the patient's head remains in a natural, supine position when the mask is in use.

Product Features

• Built-in antomically correct curve for easy atraumatic insertion
• Reinforced tip resists folding over during insertion and plugs the upper esophageal sphincter
• Cuff and airway tube molded as single unit for extra safety - no separation
• The surface has an EasyGlide texture to ease insertion
• Extra-soft cuff ensures the best possible seal with the least possible mucosal pressure
• Pilot balloon identifies mask size and provides precise tactile indication of degree of inflation
• Ergonomically shaped airway tube for firm and ergonomical grip during insertion
• Convenient depth marks for monitoring correct position
• Packaged sterile and ready for use
• Colour coded pouch with directions for use
• Available in 8 sizes fitting a wide range of patients

Download Aura Once Datasheet