Clinical Application
Designed to provide reliable airway access through a tracheostomy stoma, this Parker Fig. 5 configuration is used to secure the airway for mechanical ventilation, facilitate endotracheal suctioning, protect the lower airway from aspiration, and support pulmonary toilet in perioperative, intensive care, and long-term care settings. The 24Fg diameter is appropriate for adult patients requiring a mid-range bore for ventilatory support and secretion clearance.
Design & Configuration
The Figure 5 geometry provides an anatomically contoured curvature that aids placement and helps maintain stable intratracheal positioning with reduced risk of kinking at the neck. The mid-range 24Fg bore balances lumen size for effective suctioning and ventilatory flow with a profile that fits standard tracheostomy stomas and connectors used in acute and chronic airway management.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Tracheostomy tube
- Pattern / model: Parker Fig. 5
- Size: 24Fg
- Primary use: Airway access for ventilation, airway protection and secretion management
Material & Construction
Constructed from medical-grade, biocompatible materials and finished with a smooth internal lumen and atraumatic distal profile to minimize mucosal irritation and facilitate suctioning. Design features focus on ease of insertion, reliable in-situ stability, and unobstructed airflow.
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