The endotracheal tube cuff provides a snug seal between the tube and the tracheal wall. The seal prevents escape of anesthetic gases through the trachea and prevents fluid (saliva or blood ...

Smiths Medical recalled certain sizes of its Portex oral/nasal endotracheal tubes because of a manufacturing defect that results in a smaller diameter, which could potentially lead to inadequate ...

Smiths Medical has issued an urgent medical device correction for certain sizes of its Portex intubation oral/nasal endotracheal tubes due to a manufacturer defect that results in a smaller-than ...