NEWSFLASH NEW: TRACOE comfort plus With the new product group TRACOE comfort plus product innovation and scientific findings merged into a new perfect long-term tracheostomy tube The patients benefit from the comfortable fit of the TRACOE comfort plus tracheostomy tube, while the optimised air stream through the upper airway supports a good phonation. Like the entire TRACOE comfort line, the comfort plus is hand-made out of thermo-sensible, DEHP-free PVC material. The TRACOE comfort plus is available in three different configurations in the sizes 07, 08, 09, 10 and 11. The tube sets ensure a high quality, continuous wearing experience of up to six month. Double fenestrated inner cannula with 22 mm adapter, e.g. for our membrane speaking valve REF 650-S Double fenestrated inner cannulas with integrated flap speaking valve Closed inner cannula with 15 mm connector, e.g. for an HME / artificial nose REF 640-CT Double fenestrated inner cannula with 22 mm adapter, e.g. for an HME / artificial nose REF 640-S REF 164 Double fenestrated inner cannulas with integrated flap speaking valve Closed inner cannula with 15 mm connector, e.g. for an HME / artificial nose REF 642

NEWSFLASH Opitmised length of tube • The Body-Mass-Index (BMI) increases dramatically worldwide g The tubing of the TRACOE comfort plus is extended • The position of the multiple fenestration holes: further distal on the outer bend of the cannula g Better position in the tracheal lumen Double Fenestration • Two additional phonation holes at the inner bend g Improved expiratory air stream through the natural airway Optimized 100° bending angle • Good positioning of the tube in the tracheostoma Speaking valve Type B with closure-safety • The flap valve is protected from accidental deformation which...

NEWSFLASH Dimensions of the TRACOE comfort plus line in sizes 07 to 11 TRACOE comfort, standard TRACOE comfort plus TRACOE comfort, extra-long Bending angle approx. 90° OD-OC bc: ID-IC: OD-OC bf: Length OB: Bending angle approx. 90° Bending angle approx. 100° Outside diameter at bottom of outer cannula Inside diameter at bottom of inner cannula Outside diameter of outer cannula behind the flange Length along outer bend (greatest length) * Among other input data from the study „An investigation into the length of standard tracheostomy tubes in critical care patients* of A. Mallick et al. leaded...