Flip Tap Tip-Up Catheter Mount
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The Flip Tap Tip-Up Catheter Mount is a flexible, sterile connector used to link a breathing circuit to a patient’s airway device. Featuring a swivel design and a flip tap valve, it allows safe disconnection, suctioning, and medication access without airflow interruption—ideal for use in ICUs, surgeries, and emergency care.
Description
The Flip Tap Tip-Up Catheter Mount is a specialized connector designed to create a secure and flexible link between the patient’s airway device—such as an endotracheal or tracheostomy tube—and the breathing circuit of a ventilator or anesthesia machine. Engineered for high-performance respiratory care, this catheter mount features a “tip-up” design with a flip tap valve, providing enhanced usability, hygiene, and safety during mechanical ventilation or surgical procedures.
This mount allows healthcare providers to quickly disconnect or reposition the circuit without compromising airflow or patient safety. The flip tap functions as a secure seal that can be opened or closed easily during suctioning or medication administration. The tip-up design enables flexible movement, reducing torque on the patient’s airway and minimizing accidental disconnections.
Made from medical-grade, non-toxic materials, the catheter mount is lightweight yet durable. It’s generally offered as a sterile, single-use product to eliminate cross-contamination risks and ensure compliance with infection control standards in critical care environments.
Key Features & Benefits
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Flip Tap Valve: Enables quick closure during disconnection, suctioning, or medication delivery without affecting airflow integrity.
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Tip-Up Design: Allows angular movement and flexibility to reduce pressure on the airway and improve patient comfort.
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360° Swivel Connector: Enhances adaptability during repositioning, helping maintain a secure and consistent airway connection.
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Transparent Material: Aids visual inspection of condensation or blockages.
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Universal Connectors: Ensures compatibility with standard breathing circuits and airway tubes.
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Sterile & Single-Use: Supports infection control protocols in ICU and OR settings.
Common Use Cases & Industry Applications
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Critical Care Units: Provides safe and flexible connections for intubated or tracheostomized patients on mechanical ventilation.
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Anesthesia Administration: Ensures efficient gas delivery and circuit access during operative procedures.
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Emergency & Transport Scenarios: Offers secure, easy-to-use connection for mobile or shifting patient conditions.
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Suctioning & Medication Access: Flip tap enables closed-circuit suctioning and delivery of nebulized drugs without disconnecting the breathing circuit.
Comparison to Standard Catheter Mounts
Compared to fixed or rigid mounts, the Flip Tap Tip-Up Catheter Mount provides significantly improved flexibility, patient mobility, and clinical convenience. The integrated flip tap makes it safer for inline procedures, helping reduce infection risk and maintaining airway pressure.
Compliance & Standards
These catheter mounts are typically manufactured in compliance with ISO 13485 quality standards and may conform to EN ISO 5367 for breathing system components, ensuring safe and reliable performance in medical settings.