Optimize airway security and patient comfort in challenging anatomies with the Portex adjustable-flange uncuffed tracheostomy tube. Featuring a sliding flange and universal connector, this single-use tube delivers precise positioning, low dead space, and easy tube changes without the need for cuff inflation.
Key Features & Benefits
Sliding Adjustable Flange
Customizable Fit: Quickly adjust flange position to suit neck contour, dressings, and patient posture
Enhanced Stability: Locks securely in place to minimize tube migration and skin pressure
Uncuffed, Low-Pressure Design
Atraumatic Seal: Soft tube walls sit gently against the trachea for short-term ventilation and secretion clearance
Reduced Mucosal Injury: Eliminates cuff pressure points and ischemia risk
Universal 15 mm Connector
Seamless Integration: Snap-fit connector works with standard ventilator circuits and speaking valves
Leak-Free Performance: Ensures consistent airflow with no added resistance
Radiopaque Markers & Depth Scale
Instant Verification: Radiopaque stripe visible under X-ray or fluoroscopy for tip location confirmation
Accurate Placement: Clear 1 cm depth graduations support repeatable insertion
Sterile, Single-Use Packaging
Aseptic Integrity: Gamma-irradiated pouch preserves sterility until use
Ready for Care: Individually wrapped for rapid deployment in ICU, ward, or emergency settings
Clinical Applications
Temporary uncuffed airway support post-tracheostomy or during weaning trials
Airway management in patients with high secretion loads to facilitate suctioning
Short-term ventilation in emergency and transport scenarios
Situations where cuffless tubes are indicated to reduce trauma
Portex delivers an intuitive, low-complexity solution for uncuffed tracheostomy management. The slide-and-lock flange and universal connector simplify tube changes and circuit setup, while the atraumatic design protects the airway. Available in 5–7 working days, it’s the reliable choice for flexible, patient-centered tracheostomy care.
This product is usually dispatched via Royalmail, parcelforce, Dx and delivery should be within 2 to 4 working days.
£7.50 + VAT will be charged for all orders delivered to UK Mainland.
£15.00 + VAT will be charged to deliver to Scottish Highlands
£22.50 + VAT will be charged to deliver to Northern Ireland
We dispatch the goods as quickly as possible, normally within 24 to 48 hours on working days, so that you receive your medical supplies promptly.
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