K955495 · Rusch, Inc. · BTR · Jun 27, 1996 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K955495
Device Name
RUSCH REINFORCED TRACHAEL TUBE CUFFED, STERILE
Applicant
Rusch, Inc.
Product Code
BTR · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Jun 27, 1996
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5730
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The device is a single use, sterile, cuffed tracheal tube for tracheal intubation and indicated for airway management.
Device Story
Single-use, sterile, cuffed tracheal tube; used for airway management via tracheal intubation. Device consists of clear, implant-tested PVC tube with encapsulated stainless steel reinforcing spiral; includes graduated markings for intubation depth monitoring; terminated with fully inserted connector. Features low-pressure, high-volume cuff inflated via luer-activated valve, pilot balloon, and inflation lumen. Used by clinicians in hospital settings to maintain patent airway; output is physical airway access; benefits include secure ventilation and airway protection.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only; no clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Implant-tested PVC, stainless steel reinforcing spiral. Design: Cuffed tracheal tube with graduated markings, luer-activated valve, pilot balloon, and inflation lumen. Sizes: 5.0 mm to 11.0 mm ID. Sterilization: Sterile, single-use.
Indications for Use
Indicated for airway management in patients requiring tracheal intubation. Available in sizes 5.0 mm to 11.0 mm internal diameters.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A tracheal tube is a device inserted into a patient's trachea via the nose or mouth and used to maintain an open airway.
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Group Regulatory Affairs
A Subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (USA)
K955495
Tall Pines Park
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-7706
FAX (603) 532-8211 or 6108
JUN 27 1995
To: Whom it may concern
## Substantial Equivalence 510(k) Summary
Reference: Rüsch Reinforced Tracheal Tube - Cuffed, sterile
The Rüsch Reinforced Endotracheal Tube - Cuffed, sterile for tracheal intubation applied for in this application is substantially equivalent in design, use and materials to the:
Sheridan Reinforced Cuffed Tracheal Tube - K844296
SIMS/Concord/Portex Reinforced Cuffed Silicone Tracheal Tube - K830352
NCC/Mallinckrodt Reinforced Tracheal Tube Cuffed
currently being marketed and sold in inter-state commerce.
The device, which is equivalent to other devices currently being marketed, consists of a clear, implant tested, P.V.C. tube with an encapsulated stainless steel reinforcing spiral. The tube is graduated with multiple centimeter markings to allow easy determination of the intubated length, and is terminated with a fully inserted connector.
The tube is fitted with a low pressure, high volume cuff, which is inflated through a luer-activated valve, pilot balloon, inflation tube and lumen in the wall of the main tube.
The device is a single use, sterile, cuffed tracheal tube for tracheal intubation and indicated for airway management. It will be available in a variety of sizes from 5.0 mm to 11.0 mm internal diameters in steps of 0.5 mm..
Based upon the equivalence in materials, design and intended use between this tube and others presently being marketed and sold, no difference in safety and effectiveness is forecasted.
signed

Authorized, Regulatory Affairs Department
October 10, 1995