Optimize airway security and patient comfort in challenging anatomies with the Portex adjustable-flange uncuffed tracheostomy tube. Featuring a sliding flange and universal connector, this single-use tube delivers precise positioning, low dead space, and easy tube changes without the need for cuff inflation.
Key Features & Benefits
Sliding Adjustable Flange
Customizable Fit: Quickly adjust flange position to suit neck contour, dressings, and patient posture
Enhanced Stability: Locks securely in place to minimize tube migration and skin pressure
Uncuffed, Low-Pressure Design
Atraumatic Seal: Soft tube walls sit gently against the trachea for short-term ventilation and secretion clearance
Reduced Mucosal Injury: Eliminates cuff pressure points and ischemia risk
Universal 15 mm Connector
Seamless Integration: Snap-fit connector works with standard ventilator circuits and speaking valves
Leak-Free Performance: Ensures consistent airflow with no added resistance
Radiopaque Markers & Depth Scale
Instant Verification: Radiopaque stripe visible under X-ray or fluoroscopy for tip location confirmation
Accurate Placement: Clear 1 cm depth graduations support repeatable insertion
Sterile, Single-Use Packaging
Aseptic Integrity: Gamma-irradiated pouch preserves sterility until use
Ready for Care: Individually wrapped for rapid deployment in ICU, ward, or emergency settings
Clinical Applications
Temporary uncuffed airway support post-tracheostomy or during weaning trials
Airway management in patients with high secretion loads to facilitate suctioning
Short-term ventilation in emergency and transport scenarios
Situations where cuffless tubes are indicated to reduce trauma
Portex delivers an intuitive, low-complexity solution for uncuffed tracheostomy management. The slide-and-lock flange and universal connector simplify tube changes and circuit setup, while the atraumatic design protects the airway. Available in 5–7 working days, it’s the reliable choice for flexible, patient-centered tracheostomy care.
This product is usually dispatched via Royalmail, parcelforce, Dx and delivery should be within 2 to 4 working days.
£8.50 + VAT will be charged for all orders delivered to UK Mainland.
£15.00 + VAT will be charged to deliver to Scottish Highlands
£22.50 + VAT will be charged to deliver to Northern Ireland
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