You are managing a ventilated patient with high PEEP, secretions are building, and every circuit break risks derecruitment and exposure for the team. You need to clear the airway quickly without losing stability. This is the exact moment a true closed suction system earns its keep.
What Closed Suction Endotracheal Catheter w/ Double Swivel Elbow Does for You
The Dynarex Resp-O2 Closed Suction Endotracheal Catheter is designed so you can suction without disconnecting the ventilator. Ventilation continues while you advance the catheter, remove secretions, and withdraw, all within a protective sleeve that helps limit aerosolization and cross contamination. A pressure wiper seal at the manifold helps preserve PEEP, which supports oxygenation and minimizes derecruitment in fragile lungs.
The double swivel elbow at the patient interface gives you freedom to position the circuit without kinking or torquing the endotracheal tube. That means smoother turns, easier patient repositioning, and less time fighting the tubing when you need to move fast. The included 15 mm x 22 mm flex tube and an integrated MDI port simplify setup and in-line medication delivery within the circuit. The set is DEHP free and latex free, and it is intended for 24 hour, single patient use to align with infection control protocols.
Closed Suction Endotracheal Catheter w/ Double Swivel Elbow
Who This Is Perfect For
ICU nurse managers standardizing closed suction to improve consistency and reduce exposure risk. The protective sleeve and single patient, 24 hour use make compliance straightforward. The change-of-day indicator and simple manifold layout keep documentation and bedside checks easy during shift handoffs.
Respiratory therapists managing ARDS or high PEEP strategies who cannot afford circuit breaks. The pressure wiper seal supports stable PEEP, the catheter advances smoothly for quick passes, and the swivel elbow reduces tube torque when you need to pronate, turn, or chair a patient.
Critical care transport teams that need flexibility on the move. The double swivel elbow lets you route lines cleanly in tight spaces, the closed pathway helps protect staff in confined cabins, and the in-line MDI port gives you a fast option to deliver bronchodilators without disconnecting.
What Sets It Apart
Not all closed suction sets handle real-world movement, medication delivery, and PEEP preservation equally. This Dynarex Resp-O2 configuration checks the boxes that matter when seconds count and the room gets busy.
True closed suction pathway
A protective sleeve and enclosed manifold help limit aerosolization and cross contamination while you suction. You stay in control without opening the circuit.
Pressure wiper seal for PEEP
The wiper seal at the manifold helps preserve pressure during catheter advancement and withdrawal, supporting oxygenation in patients who decompensate with circuit breaks.
Double swivel elbow mobility
Two rotation points at the patient end reduce torque on the ETT and help prevent kinking. Position the circuit comfortably during turns, proning, or bedside procedures.
MDI port + universal fit
Deliver in-line medications through the MDI port without disconnecting. The included 15 mm x 22 mm flex tube supports common ISO vent circuit connections for simple setup.
Worth the Price?
The case price is $249.36 for 20 units, about $12.47 per catheter. For a device intended for single patient, 24 hour use, that is a straightforward investment compared to the staff time and risk associated with open suction. Every time you avoid breaking the circuit, you save minutes of recovery time, prevent alarm cascades, and protect your team from unnecessary exposure.
There is also durability in practice. The protective sleeve holds up to frequent passes across a shift, and the double swivel elbow tolerates repositioning without constant reorientation. Fewer circuit manipulations translate to fewer unintended disconnections. That is real value when your census is high and your ventilated patients require frequent airway clearance.
Budget wise, closed suction helps reduce consumable waste linked to repeated circuit changes after contamination. Training is minimal because the manifold is intuitive, the catheter size is clearly marked at 12FR, and the change-of-day cue supports policy adherence. In short, you get speed, safety, and consistency for roughly the cost of a few minutes of bedside time.
Keep the patient ventilated, keep the team protected, and get the airway clear in one smooth, closed motion. That is the value of this Dynarex Resp-O2 set.
Common Questions, Honest Answers
The set includes a 15 mm x 22 mm flex tube that interfaces with standard ISO connections found on most adult ventilator circuits. The manifold attaches at the patient end in line with the endotracheal tube. Always verify compatibility with your facility’s ventilator models and follow your biomedical guidelines.
No. This is a disposable device intended for single patient, 24 hour use. Replace per your facility’s policy and manufacturer guidance. It is Rx only. Single patient use supports infection control and consistent suction performance.
This configuration is 12FR, a common adult size that balances secretion clearance with patient comfort. Pair with appropriate negative pressure settings and dwell times per your protocol. For other French sizes, check your formulary or contact us for options that match your population and ETT sizes.
The Bottom Line
If you want fast, clean suctioning without sacrificing ventilation, this closed system with a double swivel elbow is the upgrade that pays off immediately. Stock it for your ICU, ED resus bays, and transport teams so every patient on a vent gets the safest, smoothest airway care you can deliver.
Make airway clearance simpler today. Add the Dynarex Resp-O2 Closed Suction Endotracheal Catheter to your cart and keep your circuits closed while you work.
