Drew Smythe Induction Catheter 33.5cm

Clinical Application

This catheter is intended as an adjunct for airway management during induction of anesthesia. Its length and flexible profile allow clinicians to position the distal tip beyond the oropharynx to deliver supplemental oxygen, facilitate topical local anesthetic delivery to the airway, or manage secretions during procedures that require controlled airway access. It is useful in operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, and procedural suites where transient airway support is required while preparing for endotracheal intubation or monitored anesthesia care.

Design & Configuration

The 33.5 cm shaft provides sufficient reach to access the nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal spaces while remaining manageable at the proximal end for clinician handling. A single-lumen flexible construction conforms to upper airway anatomy to reduce patient discomfort and facilitate placement alongside existing airway devices. The slim profile supports use in conjunction with laryngoscopy and tube exchange maneuvers without adding significant bulk in the pharynx.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Induction catheter
• Pattern / model: Drew Smythe
• Configuration: Single-lumen, flexible catheter
• Length or size: 33.5 cm
• Typical surgical use: Adjunct airway management during induction of anesthesia (supplemental oxygen delivery, topicalization, secretion management)

Material & Construction

Constructed from flexible, biocompatible polymer materials commonly used for airway catheters to balance kink-resistance with patient comfort. The shaft geometry and flexibility are selected to permit atraumatic navigation of the upper airway while maintaining lumen patency for gas or topical agent delivery.

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