Tracheostomy tubes

Shiley™ flexible evac tracheostomy tube with TaperGuard™ cuff technology

Tracheostomy tubes

Shiley™ flexible evac tracheostomy tube with TaperGuard™ cuff technology

The Shiley™ flexible evac tracheostomy tube features an integrated suction port and lumen for removal of secretions from the subglottic space.

Description

Same trusted brand. Advanced access design.

Shiley™ tracheostomy tubes have a proven 40-year history with over 760 million products used around the world.

The Shiley™ flexible evac tracheostomy tube with TaperGuard™ cuff technology offers clinician-inspired enhancements to the Shiley™ flexible adult tracheostomy portfolio, and features:

  • The addition of an evac lumen to enable removal of secretions from the subglottic space
  • The patented taper-shaped TaperGuard™ cuff
  • A translucent outer cannula with beveled tip

This product can be used for the initial tracheostomy insertion in the ICU to remove potentially bacteria producing fluids,1 which are recognized as a primary source for ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP).

Shiley™ flexible evac tracheostomy tubes were designed with a slightly larger outer diameter, compared to standard Shiley™ flexible tracheostomy tubes, to support the evac lumen for secretion removal.

Features

The integrated suction port and lumen featured on Shiley™ flexible evac tracheostomy tubes are positioned close to the cuff and designed to remove any fluid in the subglottic space that is difficult to suction otherwise. Additional product features include:

Thermosensitive transparent outer cannula

  • Thinner, less bulky cuff reduces insertion force by 40% in simulated models2
  • Beveled tip on all product configurations eases percutaneous insertion3
  • Smooth, continuous curvature enables proper positioning
  • Sizing — ID, OD, length, and tube curvature — is comparable to that of earlier Shiley™ products
  • Made of non-DEHP material

TaperGuard™ low pressure, low volume cuff

  • Reduces fluid leakage by 99% compared to legacy Shiley™ tracheostomy products1
  • Low pressure, low volume design applies less lateral wall pressure on trachea in benchtop study4
  • Thinner material enables more even distribution of wall pressure4

May reduce the risk of irritation and skin breakdown

  • Soft, transparent flange material is designed to conform to the patient’s anatomy and may help reduce the risk of skin breakdown5
  • Custom designed flange openings improve airflow to sensitive skin, and are offset to help reduce contact with the patient’s skin

Healthcare provider testimony

Tracheostomy care at the Hospital for Special Care

Discover one facility’s experience converting to Shiley™ flexible and Shiley™ flexible evac tracheostomy tubes.

Ordering information

Shiley™ flexible evac tracheostomy tube with disposable inner cannula

Item number ID (mm) OD (mm) Inner cannula ID (mm) Length (mm) Units per box
4CN65ED 6.5 9.4 5.5 62 1
5CN70ED 7.0 10.1 6.0 68 1
6CN75ED 7.5 10.8 6.5 74 1
7CN80ED 8.0 11.4 7.0 77 1
8CM85ED 8.5 12.2 7.5 79 1
9CM90ED 9.0 12.7 8.0 79 1
10CN10ED 10.0 13.8 9.0 79 1

Shiley™ replacement disposable inner cannula

Item number ID (mm) OD (mm) Inner cannula ID (mm) Length (mm) Units per box
41C65 6.5 9.4 5.5 62 1
51C70 7.0 10.1 6.0 68 1
61C75 7.5 10.8 6.5 74 1
71C80 8.0 11.4 7.0 77 1
81C85 8.5 12.2 7.5 79 1
91C90 9.0 12.7 8.0 79 1
10IC10 10.0 13.8 9.0 79 1

Shiley™ flexible evac tracheostomy tube with reusable inner cannula

Item number ID (mm) OD (mm) Inner cannula ID (mm) Length (mm) Units per box
4CN65ER 6.5 9.4 5.5 62 1
5CN70ER 7.0 10.1 6.0 68 68
6CN75ER 7.5 10.8 6.5 74 1
7CN75ER 8.0 11.4 7.0 77 1
8CN85ER 8.5 12.2 7.5 79 1
9CN90ER 9.0 12.7 8.0 79 1
10CN10ER 10.0 13.8 9.0 79 1

  1. Based on internal benchtop testing report 10122514. Results reflect the Shiley™ flexible adult tracheostomy tube with TaperGuard™ cuff, disposable inner cannula tubes ability to titrate/control ventilator air leak in comparison to the Shiley™ tracheostomy tube cuffed with disposable inner cannula (DCT).

  1. Based on internal benchtop testing report RE00127642 rev A. Results reflect testing the Shiley™ flexible adult tracheostomy tube with TaperGuard™ cuff, disposable inner cannula versus the Shiley™ DCT tracheostomy tube with disposable inner cannula at the same cuff pressure of 25 cmH2O.
  2. Servillo G, Pelosi P. Percutaneous Tracheostomy in Critically Ill Patients. Springer. 2015:106.
  3. Maguire S, Haury F, Jew K. An in vitro comparison of tracheostomy tube cuffs. Med Devices (Auckland). 2015;8:185–192.
  4. Based on internal benchtop testing reports 10122514, 10119661. Shiley™ adult flexible tracheostomy tube with TaperGuard™ cuff, disposable inner cannula claims, water vapor transmission rate through tracheostomy flange.