Krishaber Trach.Tube Fig.8, 12mm S/P

Clinical Application

Figure‑8 fenestrated tracheostomy tubes are used to maintain a secure tracheal airway following tracheotomy while permitting assessment of upper airway function and phonation. The fenestration in a figure‑8 configuration redirects exhaled airflow toward the larynx when the inner cannula is removed and (when applicable) the cuff is deflated, enabling speech trials, progressive weaning from tracheostomy dependence, and controlled secretion management. This size is intended for patients where a 12 mm nominal cannula is appropriate; selection should be based on clinical assessment of airway diameter and ventilatory needs.

Design & Configuration

The figure‑8 (double) fenestration provides two adjacent openings that facilitate more consistent airflow to the glottic inlet compared with single‑opening fenestrations, helping to improve phonation while reducing the tendency for secretions to completely block a single aperture. The Krishaber pattern is configured to sit securely within the trachea while aligning the fenestrations toward the laryngeal inlet; this geometry supports gradual weaning protocols and allows suctioning and inner‑cannula changes without loss of a secure airway when used with appropriate adapters.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Tracheostomy tube (figure‑8 fenestrated)
• Pattern / model: Krishaber Fig.8 S/P
• Configuration: Double (figure‑8) fenestration for redirected airflow
• Size: 12 mm nominal cannula size
• Typical clinical use: Post‑tracheotomy airway maintenance, phonation trials, decannulation assessment
• Reusable: Designed for repeated use with appropriate reprocessing

Material & Construction

Constructed for reusable clinical use and designed to withstand routine cleaning and sterilization processes. Smooth internal and external surfaces reduce secretion adherence and facilitate broncho‑suction and inner‑cannula maintenance. The profile and fenestration placement are engineered to minimize mucosal irritation while maintaining a stable intratracheal position.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy