RUSCH® EZ-BLOCKERTM

The next generation in one-lung ventilation.

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The availability of devices to achieve minimally invasive thoracic

surgery has increased the need to achieve one-lung ventilation.

Double-lumen endobronchial tubes have long been the most popular

devices to allow for lung-isolation2, but these devices have many

drawbacks including the increased risk for airway trauma when

compared to single lumen endotracheal tubes,3 the inability to insert in

the event of a difficult airway, challenges in proper sizing and the need

to disrupt the airway post-operatively even when additional ventilator

support is needed.

An alternative to double-lumen endobronchial tubes are bronchial

blockers, which can overcome many of these drawbacks. However,

classic single-cuff bronchial blockers take more time to place, the

time needed for full lung collapse is longer, and the potential for

dislodgement is greater.4 These drawbacks have limited the

acceptance of single-cuff endobronchial blockers.

ENHANCE PATIENT OUTCOMES DURING SELECTIVE PROCEDURES

RUSCH® EZ-BLOCKERTM

The next generation in one-lung ventilation.

The EZ-Blocker Endobronchial Blocker was developed by an anesthesiologist for use by anesthesiologists to provide an improved device for lung isolation. The EZ-Blocker Endobronchial Blocker has a unique Y-shaped distal end that mirrors the bifurcation of the trachea.

The unique bifurcated distal end of the EZ-Blocker Endobronchial Blocker allows for the intuitive placement of the cuffs in the right or left bronchus. Once the EZ-Blocker Endobronchial Blocker is advanced through the distal end of a single-lumen endotracheal tube, the bifurcated cuffs separate and are naturally directed into the left and right main stem bronchi.

The EZ-Blocker Endobronchial Blocker is securely placed at the carina without the need for navigation of the cuff into either of the bronchi. With the EZ-Blocker Endobronchial Blocker, cuff inflation can be performed just before lung isolation, which minimizes the need to manipulate the catheter after placement and reduces the potential for the cuffs to become dislodged.1

EZ-Blocker Endobronchial Blocker is the next generation of one-lung ventilation products designed to enhance patient outcomes during selective procedures.

INNOVATIVE

INTUITIVE

SECURE

TWO DISTINCT PROXIMAL BALLOONS• Colorofthemarkingsonthepilotballoonsmatch

colorofthedistallumens• Providesindicationofblockerorientation

afterplacement

EZ-MULTIPORTTM ADAPTOR Facilitatesventilation,placementoftheEZ-BlockerEndobronchialBlocker,andtheintroductionoffiber-opticorvideobronchoscopesandsuctioncatheters

PLACEMENT INTO AN ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE• Routineintubationtechniqueisusedforendotrachealtubeplacement

• TheEZ-BlockerEndobronchialBlockerisinsertedthroughtheEZ-MultiportAdaptorintotheendotrachealtube

• Notnecessarytore-intubateifpost-operativeventilationisneeded

CENTRAL LUMENS• Allowoxygentobeadministered

(CPAP)totheisolatedlungduringprocedure

• AllowCO2flowchecktoensurecuffisprovidingafullseal

4 Before the surgeon breaks the thoracic vacuum, ensure both cuffs of the EZ-Blocker Endobronchial Blocker are deflated and discontinue ventilation until lung collapse is achieved. Inflate the cuff in the bronchus of the lung to be isolated and then resume ventilation.

NOTE: These instructions are for example only to help familiarize the clinician with the handling of the EZ-Blocker Endobronchial Blocker and do not represent the product’s full Instructions For Use, including its associated cautions and warnings. For a copy of complete product instructions, please contact your Teleflex Anesthesia & Respiratory Sales Specialist.

TheEZ-BlockerEndobronchialBlockerisavailableinonesizeonly.Itisusedincombinationwithasinglelumenendotrachealtube.ThereforenoreintubationisrequiredafterremovaloftheEZ-BlockerEndobronchialBlocker.

EASY HANDLING, QUICK AND RELIABLE PLACEMENT

BIFURCATED DISTAL EXTENSIONS (Y-SHAPED) • Distalendsarecolor-coded,allowingeasyidentification

withcorrespondingcolorsonthepilotballoons

• Low-volumecuffsmadeofpolyurethane,providingoptimalsealforsurgicalprocedures

• TheuniquebifurcateddistalendoftheEZ-BlockerEndobronchialBlockerallowsfortheintuitiveplacementofthecuffsintherightorleftbronchus

RADIOPAQUE SHAFT

DEPTH MARKERS IndicatethedepthofinsertionbyprovidingdistancetothedistaltipoftheEZ-BlockerEndobronchialBlocker

ORDERING INFORMATIONRef. Set componentS Length Size qty

mg-02770-002 • 1 EZ-Blocker Endobronchial Blocker• 1 EZ-Multiport Adaptor with scope lid • 1 oxygen adaptor• 2 dust caps

75 cm 7 Fr. 5

1 Intubate as usual with an endotracheal tube (ET) size 7.0 mm or larger. Attach the EZ-Multiport Adaptor.

2 Confirm depth of intubation leaving 4 cm between distal tip of the ET tube and the carina to allow sufficient space for the deployment of the bifurcated tips.

3 Insert the EZ-Blocker Endobronchial Blocker in the EZ-Multiport Adaptor and then reinsert the bronchoscope. Advance the EZ-Blocker Endobronchial Blocker until the bifurcated ends are in either bronchus. Verify device orientation under visualization by inflating and deflating cuffs.

4 cm

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Teleflex is a global provider of medical products designed to enable healthcare providers to protect against infections and improve patient and provider safety. The company specializes in products and services for vascular access, respiratory, general and regional anesthesia, cardiac care, urology and surgery. Teleflex also provides specialty products for device manufacturers.

Teleflex, EZ-Blocker, EZ-Multiport and Rusch are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates.

1 Mungroop, H, Wai PTJ, Morei NM, Loef, BG, Epema AH. Lung Isolation with a new Y shaped bronchial blocker, the EZ-Blocker. British Journal of Anesthesiology. 2009; 104(1):119-120.

2 IMS data FY 2009.

3 Knoll H, Ziegeler S, Schreiber J, et al. Airway injuries after one-lung ventilation: A comparison between double-lumen tube and endobronchial blocker. Anesthesiology. 2006;105(3):471-477.

4 Narayanaswamy M, McRae K, Slinger P, et al. Choosing a lung isola tion device for thoracic surgery: a randomized trial of three bronchial blockers versus double-lumen tubes. Anesth Analg 2009; 108:1097-1101.

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