Clinical Application
This flexible Koenig trachea tube is intended for establishing and maintaining a secure airway when a small-diameter, flexible lumen is required. The 5 mm size is selected for cases with narrow airways or where a lower-profile tube is needed to facilitate surgical access in head & neck and ENT procedures, intraoperative airway management, or controlled ventilation and suctioning through the tube during procedures.
Design & Configuration
The flexible shaft allows the tube to follow the natural curvature of the upper airway and adapt to patient anatomy, reducing the need for excessive manipulation when positioning. The Koenig pattern provides a simple, low-profile configuration that aids access in confined surgical fields while maintaining a patent lumen for ventilation and suction. Flexibility also helps when routing the tube away from operative sites to minimize interference with instruments and visualization.
Instrument Specifications
- Model: Koenig Trachea Tube, Fig.1
- Size: 5 mm (nominal internal diameter)
- Configuration: Flexible single-lumen tube
- Intended use: Tracheal intubation and intraoperative airway maintenance
- Reusable: Yes — designed for repeated use and reprocessing
Material & Construction
Constructed in durable stainless steel suitable for repeated clinical use and reprocessing. The flexible construction is designed to retain lumen patency while permitting controlled bending to accommodate patient anatomy and procedural needs.
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