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Overview

Designed with patient comfort, clinician safety, and efficient workflow in mind.

The DAR™ closed suction system is designed to expel tracheal secretions and preserve airway clearance for patients with an artificial airway in place. Compared to open suctioning, closed suction systems have been shown to reduce the physiological impact of endotracheal suctioning to the patient and offer protection for the clinician.1

The DAR™ closed suction system features a replaceable catheter — a step forward in endotracheal suctioning. Post-suction catheter removal, facilitated by a self-sealing cap on the patient access valve, permits bronchoscopy, mucus sampling, or bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) procedures. Available with dedicated ports for catheter rinsing and MDI drug delivery, the DAR™ closed suction system with replaceable catheter is ideal for diverse treatment needs.

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DAR™ closed suction system with replaceable catheter ― for endotracheal length 580 mm

Item number Description Size (Fr/Ch) Units per box
444SP02010 Standard 10 10
444SP02012 Standard 12 10
444SP02014 Standard 14 10
444SP02016 Standard 16 10
444SP02110 With MDI port 10 10
444SP02112 With MDI port 12 10
444SP02114 With MDI port 14 10
444SP02116 With MDI port 16 10
444SP02412 Coudé with MDI port 12 10
444SP02414 Coudé with MDI port 14 10
444SP03012 With T-piece for CPAP 12 10
444SP03014 With T-piece for CPAP 14 10
444SPA2012 Saline vials 10 vials 15 ml 12 10
444SPA2014 Saline vials 10 vials 15 ml 14 10
444SPA2016 Saline vials 10 vials 15 ml 16 10

Replacement catheters for endotracheal length 580 mm

Item number Description Size (Fr/Ch) Units per box
444SP00010 For standard version 10 10
444SP00012 For standard version 12 10
444SP00014 For standard version 14 10
444SP00016 For standard version 16 10

DAR™ closed suction system with replaceable catheter ― for tracheostomy length 365 mm

Item number Description Size (Fr/Ch) Units per box
444SP02312 Standard 12 10
444SP02314 Standard 14 10
444SPY2312 For Shiley™ cannulas 12 10
444SPY2314 For Shiley™ cannulas 14 10
444SPY2316 For Shiley™ cannulas 16 10
444SP02512 With MDI port 12 10
444SP02514 With MDI port 14 10
444SP02516 With MDI port 16 10
444SP03312 With T-piece for CPAP 12 10
444SP03314 With T-piece for CPAP 14 10
444SPA2312 Saline vials 10 vials 15 ml 12 10
444SPA2314 Saline vials 10 vials 15 ml 14 10

Replacement catheters for tracheostomy length 365 mm

Item number Description Size (Fr/Ch) Units per box
444SP00512 Standard 12 10
444SP00514 Standard 14 10
444SP00516 Standard 16 10

Accessories

Item number Description Units per box
444SPA0000 saline vial - 4 boxes of 50 saline vials 15ml 200
111/1156 Cap set: bronchoscopy self sealing cap + suction catheter protecting cap 25
723- vacuum adapter tethered cap 20

DAR™ neonatal-pediatric closed suction system

Item number Description Size (Fr/Ch + Ø ETT adapter) Length Units per box
444S02605 With Y-piece connector 5+2.0/2.5 mm 310 mm 10
444S02606 With Y-piece connector 6+2.5/3.0/3.5 mm 320 mm 10
444S02607 With Y-piece connector 7+3.0/3.5/4.0 mm 320 mm 10
444S02608 With Y-piece connector 8+3.5/4.0/4.5 mm 360 mm 10
444S02610 With Y-piece connector 10+4.5/5.0/5.5 mm 460 mm 10
444S02706 With elbow connector 6 320 mm 10
444S02708 With elbow connector 8 360 mm 10
444S02710 With elbow connector 10 460 mm 10
444S02805 With manifold connector 5 310 mm 10
444S02806 With manifold connector 6 320mm 10
444S02808 With manifold connector 8 360mm 10

DAR™ Closed suction systems, endotracheal length – 580 mm, time of use – 48 h

Item number Description Size (Fr/Ch) Units per box
444SP01010 Standard 10 10
444SP01012 Standard 12 10
444SP01014 Standard 14 10
444SP01016 Standard 16 10
444SP01110 With MDI port 10 10
444SP01112 With MDI port 12 10
444SP01114 With MDI port 14 10
444SP01116 With MDI port 16 10
444SPA1012 Saline vials 10 vials 15 ml 12 10
444SPA1014 Saline vials 10 vials 15 ml 14 10

DAR™ Closed suction systems, tracheostomy length – 365 mm, time of use – 48 h

Item number Description Size (Fr/Ch) Units per box
444SP01312 Standard 12 10
444SP01314 Standard 14 10
444SPY1312 For Shiley™ cannulae 12 10
444SPY1314 For Shiley™ cannulae 14 10
444SPY1316 For Shiley™ cannulae 16 10
444SP01512 With MDI port 12 10
444SP01514 With MDI port 14 10
444SP01516 With MDI port 16 10
444SPA1312 Saline vials 10 vials 15 ml 12 10
444SPA1314 Saline vials 10 vials 15 ml 14 10

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Benefits of closed endotracheal suctioning

Closed suctioning offers many potential benefits compared to open suctioning, including continued delivery of oxygen and positive pressure, decreased nosocomial infection, and reduced staff exposure.2

  • Improved physiological impact:
    • Improved oxygenation and PEEP maintenance3
    • Reduced impact on intracranial pressures4
  • Effective secretion management4
  • Easy to use, requires shorter suctioning time, and uses only one nurse5,6
  • Supports clinician safety by minimizing exposure7

Features of the DAR™ closed suction system

Airway protection

The unique rotating patient access valve maintains airway isolation when suctioning isn’t required and ensures a closed system during bronchoscopy and specimen sampling.

Catheter rinsing

The irrigation port’s one-way valve is intended to prevent patient secretions from flowing back and potentially minimize contamination risks. The catheter tip is cleaned in full isolation through the rinsing chamber’s special geometry.

Clinician-friendly design

The suction valve’s rotating lid functions as an open-closed locking mechanism, providing easy procedure control. ISO color coding enables immediate catheter size identification, assisting caregivers in system selection, while depth markings in centimeters facilitate catheter insertion into the trachea.

Improving physiologic stability for your smallest patients

Neonatal-pediatric closed suction system

The DAR™ neonatal-pediatric closed suction system was developed with the same advanced technology from the adult version and boasts features tailored for neonatal and pediatric physiologic conditions.

  • A specialized rotating valve ensures patient airway isolation
  • Efficient suctioning in incubator maintained by no-kinking catheter feature
  • Variety of endotracheal tube adapters
  • Transparent valve body permits easy secretion inspection

Neonatal and pediatric benefits of a closed suction system

The use of a closed suction system, compared to open suctioning, can help minimize some short-term suctioning-related complications for newborn and pediatric patients by producing less cardiorespiratory distress.8

Potential benefits include:

  • Reduced occurrence of hypoxia8
  • Minimized bradycardia8
  • Faster recovery times2

Resources

  • 1. Ramírez-Torres CA, Rivera-Sanz F, Sufrate-Sorzano T, Pedraz-Marcos A, Santolalla-Arnedo I. Closed endotracheal suction systems for COVID-19: rapid review. Interact J Med Res. 2023;12:e42549.  

  • 2. Walsh BK, Hood K, Merritt G. Pediatric airway maintenance and clearance in the acute care setting: how to stay out of trouble. Respir Care. 2011;56(9):1424–40; discussion 1440–4. doi: 10.4187/respcare.01323.  

  • 3. Dexter AM, Scott JB. Airway management and ventilator-associated events. Respir Care. 2019;64(8):986–993. doi: 10.4187/respcare.07107.  

  • 4. Blakeman TC, Scott JB, Yoder MA, Capellari E, Strickland SL. AARC clinical practice guidelines: artificial airway suctioning. Respir Care. 2022;67(2):258–271. doi: 10.4187/respcare.09548.  

  • 5. Elmansoury A, Said H. Closed suction system versus open suction. Egypt J Chest Dis Tuberc. 2017;66(3):509–515.   

  • 6. Subirana M, Solà I, Benito S. Closed tracheal suction systems versus open tracheal suction systems for mechanically ventilated adult patients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(4):CD004581.  

  • 7. Ricard JD, Eveillard M, Martin Y, Barnaud G, Branger C, Dreyfuss D. Influence of tracheal suctioning systems on health care workers' gloves and equipment contamination: a comparison of closed and open systems. Am J Infect Control. 2011;39(7):605–7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2010.10.031. Epub April 21, 2011.

  • 8. Taylor JE, Hawley G, Flenady V, Woodgate PG. Tracheal suctioning without disconnection in intubated ventilated neonates. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011;2011(12):CD003065. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003065.pub2.  

  • 9. Evaluation of microbial contamination “TY-CARE 16CH DETACH.CON MDI,” Eurofins Biolab S.r.l., Italy, Final Report STULV21AA4195-1GLP

  • 10. Based on internal reports: PRD RE00282705; Design Protocol RE00349622; Design Report RE00421876

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