16thang 06, 2025
Benefits a Thomas Select Tube Holder provides:
- Larger opening: Thomas Select Tube Holder has a larger opening to accommodate the wide range of advanced airway devices on the market.
- Push-screw mechanism: Quick and easy to use push-screw mechanism, for the initial main adjustment, makes it quicker to tighten the tube clamp.
- Screw to secure: Screw to tighten and ensure the airway device is secured properly.
- Quick release button: For a quick release of the tube clamp, simply push the unlock button.
Comparison: Thomas® Tube Holder vs. Thomas® Select™ Tube Holder:
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Feature |
Thomas Tube Holder |
Thomas® Select™ Tube Holder |
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Scope of compatible devices: |
Standard-sized endotracheal tubes (ET), laryngeal mask airways (LMA), and supraglottic airway devices (SGA) |
ET tubes, LMAs, and SGAs, including devices with larger diameters |
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Supported tube size: |
Outer diameter from 6.5 mm to 21 mm |
Outer diameter from 6.5 mm to 42 mm |
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Tube opening: |
Standard size |
Enlarged opening to accommodate next-generation airway devices |
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Initial fixation mechanism: |
Traditional manual screw clamp |
Push-screw – fast and easy to adjust |
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Final tightening mechanism: |
Manual screw tightening |
Manual screw tightening |
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Quick release button: |
Not available |
Available – allows rapid removal of the device when needed |
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Bite block: |
Present |
Present |
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Head strap: |
Wide, water-resistant hook-and-loop fastener |
Wide, water-resistant hook-and-loop fastener |
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Nasal guide: |
Not available |
Available – assists in more accurate device positioning |
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Intended user population: |
Adults (with a separate pediatric version available) |
Adults (designed for use with larger devices, e.g., next-generation LMAs) |
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Common clinical applications: |
Emergency care, ICU, pre-hospital settings, and patient transport |
ICU, surgical settings, and cases requiring flexible airway device changes |
Specifications:
CE marked - This product is in conformity with the General Safety and Performance Requirements of EU Regulation 2017/745.
- Designed in compliance with EN 1789:2007, Standard specification for medical vehicles and their equipment - road ambulances.
- REACH compliant
- Fits airway device sizes ≥ 6.5 mm
- Not to be used on children less than 8 years old
- Latex-free
- Non sterile
- Disposable - for single use of no more than 24 hours