Historical information

This is an early example of a cuffed pharyngeal tube. The cuffed airway was a significant development in pharyngeal tubes as it helped to protect the airway from blood and secretions.

Physical description

Black rubber tubing with spiral metal inner tube and red rubber pump mechanism attached

Inscriptions & markings

Moulded onto rubber bulb: Tycos
Moulded onto rubber connector: MADE ONLY FOR PATENTEE / INDIA TYRE AND RUBBER CO / INCHINNAN / SCOTLAND
Moulded into metal connection: Tycos / LONDON