This sterile, single-use Laryngeal Mask significantly reduces the risk of cross-contamination and other hazards, yet it remains remarkably cost effective.
The Laryngeal Mask incorporates a wide range of features that are not found in similar devices, whether they are single-use or reusable. It features a special curve that carefully replicates natural human anatomy. This curve is molded directly into the tube so that insertion is easy and the upper airway is not abraded. The curve assures that the patient's head remains in a natural, supine position when the mask is in use. Internal ribs built into the curve give the airway tube the flexibility needed to adapt to individual anatomical variances and a wide range of head positions.
Unlike most masks which have relatively thick cuffs to help withstand repeated use, the Laryngeal Mask features an extra soft 0.4mm cuff to ensure that the seal more readily conforms to the shape of the airway while using significantly less internal pressure. although the cuff itself is flexible, the tip itself is thicker. This prevents folds during insertion that can cause improper positioning and possible airway trauma.
The cuff, mask, and airway tube are molded in a single unit, so each mask is 100% uniform. This unique molding process ensures that the cuff and the tube are free from ridges or fins that can scratch the walls of the patient's airways.