AVIAN ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE, SILICONE, ID 4.0 MM This veterinary product is a silicone respiratory tube specifically designed for birds and exotic animals. It features an internal diameter of 4.0 mm and is made from biocompatible silicone that softens at body temperature, enhancing flexibility and patient comfort.

Main Benefits

The silicone composition offers high biocompatibility and softens at body temperature, reducing trauma during insertion and use.
The low-profile distal end facilitates proper insertion into the delicate airways of birds.
The larger proximal end helps ensure a secure seal with anesthesia circuits or connectors.
The transparent or radiopaque design (depending on the manufacturer) allows for visibility of tube placement and secretion monitoring.

Composition

Medical-grade silicone tube body.
Internal diameter of 4.0 mm.
Likely includes a 15 mm connector (common in silicone ET tubes for birds and exotic animals).

Instructions for Use

Intended for tracheal intubation in bird or exotic animal patients via the oral route. The silicone material softens at body temperature to gently conform to the tracheal anatomy. A stylet may be used if available and appropriate. The internal diameter is 4.0 mm; length and external diameter may vary by manufacturer. A qualified veterinarian should determine the appropriate size and insertion site based on species, body size, and clinical condition.

Package Size

Typically supplied individually, in a sterile package, one tube per package.

Note

This product is uncuffed and intended for veterinary use under professional supervision. Silicone provides superior flexibility and biocompatibility compared to PVC, making it suitable for the sensitive airways of birds and exotic animals.