ASSESSMENT OF TRACHEAL VACUUM SUCTIONNING SYSTEMS

The Medical Device and Health Technology Evaluation Committee (CNEDiMTS) recommends the listing under generic description of two categories of suction devices:

1.   Devices for endotracheal suction indicated in patients with risk of tracheal obstruction having percutaneous tracheal access.

2.   Devices for supraglottic suction indicated in patients with excessive stagnation in secretions in the upper airways.