Description
The Bivona Adult TTS Tracheostomy Tube gives one silicone tube the benefits of both cuffed and uncuffed designs. Inflated, the cuff seals the trachea against aspiration. Deflated, it rests tight to the shaft so the patient can wean and speak without a tube change.
- Tight-to-Shaft Cuff – The deflated cuff hugs the shaft with the profile of an uncuffed tube, which is intended to minimize insertion trauma
- Silicone Comfort – Soft, flexible silicone stays supple in the trachea for patients with sensitive mucosa or stoma sites
- Wire-Reinforced Shaft – Wire reinforcement is intended to improve kink and crush resistance during ventilation and care
One Silicone Tube for Ventilation, Weaning, and Speech
Changing tracheostomy tubes to move a patient from ventilation to weaning adds risk and work at a delicate stage of recovery. The TTS design removes that step, because the same tube seals the airway when the cuff is inflated and rests tight to the shaft when it is deflated. The silicone construction offers a soft, flexible alternative to tubes made of more rigid material. A Superslick coating on the inner and outer shaft helps minimize secretion encrustation, which makes suctioning and cleaning easier. The clip-in obturator has a hollow tip, so the tube can be changed over a guidewire. Adult tubes can be reprocessed up to ten times, and the clear pilot balloon identifies the TTS cuff at a glance.
Features and Benefits
TTS Cuff System
- Cuffed and Uncuffed in One – The cuff seals the trachea when inflated and rests tight to the shaft when deflated, supporting weaning and speech
- Clear Pilot Balloon – The clear pilot balloon makes the TTS cuff easy to identify during rounds and suctioning
Construction and Care
- Silicone Shaft – Silicone remains soft and flexible in the trachea and suits sensitive tracheal mucosa
- Superslick Coating – Coating on the external and internal shaft helps minimize secretion encrustation for easier cleaning
- Clip-In Obturator – The hollow-tip obturator allows the tube to be changed over a guidewire
Product Specifications
Tube Details
- Brand: ICU Medical
- Product Line: Bivona TTS
- Material: Silicone, wire-reinforced
- Cuff: TTS tight-to-shaft cuff, water filled
Packaging and Options
- Quantity Per Pack: 1 per box
- Sizes: 5.0 mm to 9.0 mm ID, fixed flange
- Reprocessing: Adult tubes can be reprocessed up to ten times
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Why Clinical Teams Choose Bivona Adult TTS Tubes
Rigid plastic tubes and single-purpose cuffs force compromises in tracheostomy care. The TTS line answers with silicone comfort and a cuff that works in both directions of a patient's recovery. One tube follows the patient from ventilation through weaning.
- Fewer Tube Changes – Ventilation, leak management, weaning, and speech from one tube instead of a change at each stage
- Kinder to Sensitive Airways – Soft silicone and a low-profile deflated cuff suit sensitive mucosa and stoma sites
- Reprocessable Value – Adult tubes can be reprocessed up to ten times, stretching the budget in home and hospital care
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What does TTS mean?
TTS stands for Tight-to-Shaft. When the cuff is deflated it rests tight against the tube shaft, giving the tube the profile of an uncuffed tube.
What sizes are available?
Adult fixed-flange sizes run from 5.0 mm to 9.0 mm inside diameter. Each configuration lists its inside diameter, outside diameter, and length.
Can the tube be reused?
The adult TTS tubes can be reprocessed up to ten times. Follow the manufacturer catalog guidance for reprocessing.
How is the tube packaged?
Each tube is supplied individually, 1 per box. Select the configuration that matches the prescribed size.
What is the cuff filled with?
The TTS cuff is water filled, and the clear pilot balloon identifies it as a TTS cuff. The balloon makes the cuff type obvious during rounds and suctioning.
