Portex® Single Use
Tracheostomy Tube
Holder
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
REF: 100/503/200
With the tracheostomy tube connector pointing towards you:
1
Take the holder and ensure that the ‘Portex®’ logo is facing
away from you.
2
Open out one of the narrow Velcro straps (A), and thread it
all the way through the back of the tracheostomy flange (B)
through the left-hand hole.
3
Fold the narrow strap (A) back and secure to the wide band
material.
4
Pass the holder behind the patient’s neck and repeat
2
and
3
for the right-hand side.
5
Adjust the holder using the wide Velcro strap (D) to fit the
patient, ensuring the holder is securely joined.
One size fits all adults:
6
23 This product contains DEHP – data derived from animal
and epidemiological studies outline the following risks, but
are not limited to: Adverse effects on fetal development,
kidney and liver toxicity, negative impact on fertility.
Special attention on the application of phthalate products
should be given for the following patient populations:
pediatrics, pregnant and nursing women. For further
information on phthalates please refer to the Smiths
Medical website: www.smiths-medical.com/phthalates
ADVERSE REACTIONS:
Reported adverse reactions associated with tracheostomy tubes
are many and diverse. Consult standard textbooks and medical
literature for specific adverse reaction information.
Portex, Blue Line Ultra, Profile, Soft-Seal, Orator, Thermovent, Portex
design mark and Smiths Medical design mark are trademarks of
Smiths Medical. The symbol
®
indicates the trademark is registered
in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and certain other countries.
All other names and marks mentioned are the trade names,
trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
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