Thomas Select Tube Holder – Adult – Disposable Airway Securing Device

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The adult Thomas Select Tube Holder is designed for optimal patient care. It securely affixes a variety of advanced airway devices.

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Thomas Select Tube Holder

Advancing patient care with versatility: The Thomas Select Tube Holder – a larger, more adaptable solution.

In the healthcare sector, where medical innovation, advanced airway management methods and broader use of supraglottic airway devices are commonplace, the Thomas Select Tube Holder emerges as the favoured choice within our range at Steroplast Healthcare.

Designed to adapt to the increasingly diverse choice of medical apparatus, this holder boasts a larger opening compared to its predecessor, the original Thomas Tube Holder, ensuring compatibility with a more extensive array of tubes. Notably, the introduction of a push-screw mechanism in the Select Tube Holder enables medical professionals to operate in a manner that is both quick and efficient, marking a significant advancement in quality patient care.

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15 Benefits of the Thomas Select Tube Holder

Large Mouthpiece Surface Area: Accommodates patients with missing teeth or facial trauma, providing an ideal solution for varied patient needs.
Enhanced Visibility: The large opening allows medical professionals an unparalleled view of the patient’s mouth, aiding in efficient monitoring and assessment.
Suction Port: Offers easy access for suctioning and essential oral care, facilitating uninterrupted medical procedures.
Secure and Comfortable Fit: The wide, padded head strap ensures a snug and comfortable fit for all patients, maintaining stability even when wet.
Pliable Bite Block: Designed to prevent patients from biting the airway device, it’s crafted from soft, flexible materials to protect teeth and gums, ensuring patient comfort.
Quick and Easy Adjustments: The innovative push-screw mechanism allows for prompt initial adjustments to the tube clamp, enhancing the device's user-friendly nature.
Secure Locking Mechanism: The screw mechanism solidifies the security of the airway device, and the quick-release 'unlock' button ensures immediate release of the tube clamp when required.
Versatile Compatibility: Accommodates a broad spectrum of tube sizes, making it suitable for use with various advanced airway devices such as SGAs, LMAs, and ET tubes.
Compliance with Standards: Aligns with EN 1789-2007, ensuring its adherence to established safety and quality standards.
Enhanced Accessibility: The large opening and suction port allow medical staff to swiftly and effectively perform necessary oral care and medical procedures.
Optimal Comfort: The wide, padded head strap and pliable bite block focus on patient comfort and protection, accommodating individuals with diverse needs.
Efficient Monitoring: The large mouthpiece surface area and clear visibility of the patient’s mouth facilitate effective monitoring of lip colour and overall oral health.
Speed and Convenience: The easy-to-use mechanisms for adjustment, securing, and release of the tube clamp ensure efficient handling in medical settings.
Universal Applicability: Its versatile design makes it an indispensable tool in various medical situations, especially where diverse airway devices are utilised.
Quality Assurance: Compliance with recognised standards attests to the reliability and quality of the Flexible Catheter Mount.

Who is the Thomas Select Tube Holder for?

The Thomas Select Tube Holder is designed for healthcare professionals and medical personnel who are trained in airway management. It's particularly beneficial for those dealing with patients aged 8 years and above who require secure placement of advanced airway devices like endotracheal tubes (ETs), laryngeal mask airways (LMAs), and other supraglottic airway devices (SGAs).

This is especially useful in scenarios where there is a short-term need (less than 24 hours) for airway-tube device management to reduce the risk of accidental extubation, providing an efficient solution in hospitals, clinics, and other medical settings.

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How to Use the Thomas Select Tube Holder

Indications for Use:

The Thomas Select Tube Holder is meticulously designed to securely hold advanced airway devices such as endotracheal tubes (ETs), laryngeal mask airways (LMAs), and other supraglottic airway devices (SGAs). It is used post-insertion into the trachea or oesophagus to mitigate the risk of inadvertent extubation. This device is intended for individuals aged eight and above, requiring short-term (under 24 hours) airway-tube device management. 

Instructions:

  1. Secure the holder appropriately
  2. Position the head strap correctly to avert any slippage
  3. For swift release of the tube clamp, press the unlock button.
  4. If needed, adjust the removable hook tab on the strap for smaller neck sizes.

Warnings

  • This holder should only be operated by personnel trained in accordance with the User Guide.
  • Apply sufficient pressure to secure the tube; avoid overtightening as it may impede airflow.
  • It is not suitable for children below 8 years and is designed for single-use only to avoid risk of cross-contamination and degradation of performance.
  • Always inspect all parts for any damage or malfunctions before use.
  • Continuous patient monitoring is crucial when this device is in operation.

Cautions

  • Attach the device to the patient only after the insertion of an advanced airway device.
  • The holder should not be reused on a patient if it has been used during training.
  • Do not attempt to disinfect or sterilise the product.
  • The device is intended for short-term usage and should be removed after 24 hours.
  • Be mindful of the storage and operating temperatures.
    - Storage Temperature: -34 °C to +52 °C (-30 °F to 124 °F).
    - Operating Temperature: -18 °C to +43 °C (-0 °F to 109°F).

Product Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Conformity

CE marked - in conformity with EU Regulation 2017/745's General Safety and Performance Requirements

Compliance

EN 1789:2007 - Standard specification for medical vehicles and their equipment - road ambulances

REACH compliant

Compatibility

Fits airway device sizes 6.5mm - 42mm (Outer Diameter)

Age Limit

Not to be used on children less than 8 years old

Material

Latex-free

Sterile

Non-sterile

Usage

Disposable - Designed for single use of no more than 24 hours

Storage Temperature

-34 °C to +52 °C

Operating Temperature

-18 °C to +43 °C

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is suitable for persons aged eight years and above who require short-term (less than 24 hours) management of advanced airway devices, such as endotracheal tubes, laryngeal mask airways, and other wider supraglottic airway devices.

No, it is not recommended for use on children younger than 8 years old.

The Thomas Select Tube Holder is designed for single-patient use only to avoid cross-contamination and ensure optimal performance.

It is designed for short-term use, and it should be removed after 24 hours.

It fits most advanced airway management devices with outer diameters between 6.5 mm - 42 mm. However, size compatibility should always be checked prior to implementation.

Yes, it is CE marked, ensuring conformity with the General Safety and Performance Requirements of EU Regulation 2017/745, and is designed in compliance with EN 1789:2007.

Yes, the Thomas Select Tube Holder is latex-free.

The storage temperature is between -34 °C to +52 °C, and the operating temperature is between -18 °C to +43 °C.

It should not be used on a patient if it has been used during training.

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