Parker Trach.Tube Fig.1, 16Fg S/P

Clinical Application

Designed for placement through a surgical or percutaneous tracheostomy stoma, this 16 Fr tube provides a defined lumen for ventilation, oxygen delivery and routine suctioning. It is used to secure the airway after tracheostomy, to facilitate pulmonary toilet and to permit direct access of suction devices or bronchoscopes appropriate for the tube diameter. Selection of this size supports clinicians when a smaller-bore tracheal airway is preferred for patient anatomy or clinical goals.

Design & Configuration

Tube geometry and external configuration determine ease of placement, mucosal contact and fixation. Key clinical considerations for this pattern include lumen diameter relative to the patient's ventilatory requirements, distal tip shape that affects mucosal trauma and secretion clearance, and the external profile used for stoma stabilization. The stated S/P configuration and Fig. 1 pattern correspond to a standardized Parker tracheostomy geometry intended to balance atraumatic insertion with stable positioning at the stoma.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Tracheostomy tube
• Pattern / model: Parker Fig. 1
• Configuration: S/P
• Size: 16 Fr
• Typical surgical use: Airway establishment and maintenance during tracheostomy and perioperative airway management

Material & Construction

Constructed with a smooth, atraumatic profile intended to minimize mucosal irritation and to facilitate passage through the stoma. Specific tube composition and accessory items (such as obturators, flanges or fenestration options) vary by manufacturer; refer to the technical datasheet or product labeling for composition and accessory details prior to clinical use.

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