Nasopharyngeal Airway Device w/Lubricating Jelly - Rusch

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SKU: MEDTAC0499

Type: Airway Device

Vendor: Rusch

Nasopharyngeal Airway Device w/Lubricating Jelly

Name: Nasopharyngeal Airway Device w/Lubricating Jelly
Brand: Rusch
SKU: MEDTAC0499
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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Rusch (Teleflex Medical) · Nasopharyngeal Airway

Nasopharyngeal Airway Device w/ Lubricating Jelly

A single-use, latex-free soft-PVC nasopharyngeal airway from Rusch (Teleflex Medical), sold in eight French sizes from 22F to 36F, each packaged with its own surgical lubricant packet attached. One size, one lubricant, one package — nothing to hunt for and nothing to pair up in the dark.

Eight sizes, 22F–36FLubricant packet attachedLatex-free soft PVCSterile, single-use

The lubricant is the part that goes missing. Attaching it to the airway package removes the one step most likely to be skipped when the adjunct is needed in a hurry.

What's Included

Eight sizes are sold on this page — 28F, 22F, 24F, 26F, 30F, 32F, 34F and 36F. Each is a separate part number and ships on its own. Tap a size to see exactly what is in that package.

VIEW ▾28F — SKU MEDTAC0499

1× Rusch nasopharyngeal airway, 28F — soft flexible PVC, latex-free, sterile, single-use · SKU MEDTAC0499
1× Surgical lubricating jelly packet, attached to the airway package
Outside diameter ~9.3 mm. Average adult male — the store's size guide names this the default adult size. Sizing is a clinical judgement made on the patient, not from a chart.
NSN 6515-01-529-1187 · packaged weight 0.5 oz — the only size on this page with a published NSN and weight.

VIEW ▾22F — SKU MEDTAC0500

1× Rusch nasopharyngeal airway, 22F — soft flexible PVC, latex-free, sterile, single-use · SKU MEDTAC0500
1× Surgical lubricating jelly packet, attached to the airway package
Outside diameter ~7.3 mm. Small pediatric / small female adult, per the store's size guide. Sizing is a clinical judgement made on the patient, not from a chart.

VIEW ▾24F — SKU MEDTAC0501

1× Rusch nasopharyngeal airway, 24F — soft flexible PVC, latex-free, sterile, single-use · SKU MEDTAC0501
1× Surgical lubricating jelly packet, attached to the airway package
Outside diameter ~8.0 mm. Average female, smaller male, per the store's size guide. Sizing is a clinical judgement made on the patient, not from a chart.

VIEW ▾26F — SKU MEDTAC0502

1× Rusch nasopharyngeal airway, 26F — soft flexible PVC, latex-free, sterile, single-use · SKU MEDTAC0502
1× Surgical lubricating jelly packet, attached to the airway package
Outside diameter ~8.7 mm. Average adult female / male, per the store's size guide. Sizing is a clinical judgement made on the patient, not from a chart.

VIEW ▾30F — SKU MEDTAC0503

1× Rusch nasopharyngeal airway, 30F — soft flexible PVC, latex-free, sterile, single-use · SKU MEDTAC0503
1× Surgical lubricating jelly packet, attached to the airway package
Outside diameter ~10.0 mm. Larger adult male, per the store's size guide. Sizing is a clinical judgement made on the patient, not from a chart.

VIEW ▾32F — SKU MEDTAC0504

1× Rusch nasopharyngeal airway, 32F — soft flexible PVC, latex-free, sterile, single-use · SKU MEDTAC0504
1× Surgical lubricating jelly packet, attached to the airway package
Outside diameter ~10.7 mm. Large adult male, per the store's size guide. Sizing is a clinical judgement made on the patient, not from a chart.

VIEW ▾34F — SKU MEDTAC0505

1× Rusch nasopharyngeal airway, 34F — soft flexible PVC, latex-free, sterile, single-use · SKU MEDTAC0505
1× Surgical lubricating jelly packet, attached to the airway package
Outside diameter ~11.3 mm. Large / tall adult male, per the store's size guide. Sizing is a clinical judgement made on the patient, not from a chart.

VIEW ▾36F — SKU MEDTAC0506

1× Rusch nasopharyngeal airway, 36F — soft flexible PVC, latex-free, sterile, single-use · SKU MEDTAC0506
1× Surgical lubricating jelly packet, attached to the airway package
Outside diameter ~12.0 mm. Very large adult male, per the store's size guide. Sizing is a clinical judgement made on the patient, not from a chart.

▾Specifications

Rusch Nasopharyngeal Airway w/ Lubricating Jelly — specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	Rusch — Teleflex Medical
Device type	Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA), single-lumen, flanged
Sizes sold here	22F · 24F · 26F · 28F · 30F · 32F · 34F · 36F (eight separate part numbers)
Part numbers	28F MEDTAC0499 · 22F MEDTAC0500 · 24F MEDTAC0501 · 26F MEDTAC0502 · 30F MEDTAC0503 · 32F MEDTAC0504 · 34F MEDTAC0505 · 36F MEDTAC0506
Outside diameter by size	22F ~7.3 mm · 24F ~8.0 mm · 26F ~8.7 mm · 28F ~9.3 mm · 30F ~10.0 mm · 32F ~10.7 mm · 34F ~11.3 mm · 36F ~12.0 mm. French size divided by three gives the outside diameter in millimetres; these are the store's stated figures.
Material	Soft, flexible PVC
Latex	Latex-free, as stated by the manufacturer
Sterility and reuse	Sterile, single-use
Lubricant	Surgical lubricating jelly packet attached to each package
Packaged weight	0.5 oz — published for the 28F only; the other sizes carry no stated weight
NSN	6515-01-529-1187 — published for the 28F only
Country of origin	USA
CoTCCC status	There is no brand-specific CoTCCC recommendation for a nasopharyngeal airway. The TCCC Guidelines call for a nasopharyngeal airway as an airway intervention for a casualty with an airway obstruction or impending obstruction — that is a device-class recommendation, and it does not make one manufacturer's NPA the recommended one. This page's legacy copy described the 28F as 'CoTCCC-recommended'; treat that as the guideline's sizing convention for an adult, not as an endorsement of the Rusch product.
Contraindications, as stated by the store's legacy page	Suspected basilar skull fracture — Battle's sign, raccoon eyes, or CSF leak from the ears or nose, because of the risk of intracranial placement. Severe midface trauma disrupting the nasopharynx or skull base. Known obstructing nasal pathology or significant nasal fracture in the insertion path.
Cautions, as stated by the store's legacy page	Coagulopathy or anticoagulant therapy (epistaxis risk) · recent nasal or sinus surgery · suspected epiglottitis

French size is a circumference measure, not a diameter: divide by three for the outside diameter in millimetres. The contraindication and caution lists above are reproduced from this store's own legacy product page and are not a manufacturer IFU — read the insert that ships with the device, and follow your service's airway protocol over any figure printed on a web page.

▾Who Carries It

EMS and fire stocking a full 22F–36F range in the airway roll rather than a single adult size · Military and SOF medics, where the NPA is the first airway adjunct for an obtunded casualty and the attached lubricant removes a component from the packing list · Law-enforcement tactical medics and IFAK builders carrying one adjunct sized to the carrier · Training programmes that need the whole size range on the table at once.

Sizing an NPA, screening for the contraindications listed above, and placing the device are trained clinical skills performed within your scope of practice and local protocol. Nothing on this page is a procedural how-to and nothing here substitutes for accredited airway training. The unconscious patient with a suspected basilar skull fracture is the case this device is not for — screen before you insert.

Genuine Rusch — Teleflex Medical

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What sizes does the Rusch Nasopharyngeal Airway with Lubricating Jelly come in?

The Rusch NPA is available in eight French sizes: 22 Fr, 24 Fr, 26 Fr, 28 Fr, 30 Fr, 32 Fr, 34 Fr, and 36 Fr. Each size is individually packaged with an attached surgical lubricant packet. The 28 Fr is the CoTCCC-recommended default size for average adult males and is the most commonly stocked size in tactical medical kits, IFAKs, and prehospital bags.

Is the Rusch NPA CoTCCC-recommended?

The 28 Fr nasopharyngeal airway is CoTCCC-recommended as the primary airway adjunct for unconscious or obtunded trauma casualties in Tactical Field Care. The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) guidelines specify NPA insertion as the first-line airway intervention before considering supraglottic airways or surgical airways. The Rusch 28 Fr NPA meets these specifications as a soft, flexible, latex-free airway with atraumatic insertion characteristics.

Can the Rusch NPA be used on a patient with an intact gag reflex?

Yes — unlike oropharyngeal airways (OPAs), nasopharyngeal airways are better tolerated by semi-conscious patients with an intact gag reflex. The NPA bypasses gag-triggering zones of the oral cavity and is the preferred choice when a patient has any level of consciousness or protective airway reflexes. The soft PVC material further reduces stimulation compared to harder airway devices.

When should the Rusch NPA NOT be inserted?

The primary absolute contraindication is suspected basilar skull fracture, where there is risk of intracranial tube placement. Warning signs include Battle's sign (bruising behind the ear), raccoon eyes (periorbital bruising), or clear fluid (CSF) from the nose or ears. Severe midface trauma is also a contraindication. Relative cautions include coagulopathy (increased epistaxis risk), recent nasal surgery, and known obstructing nasal pathology.

What is the difference between the 22 Fr and 36 Fr Rusch NPA sizes?

French sizing refers to the outer circumference of the tube — 1 French = 1/3 mm in outer diameter. A 22 Fr NPA has an outer diameter of approximately 7.3 mm (suitable for smaller females or older pediatric patients) while a 36 Fr has an outer diameter of approximately 12 mm (for very large adult males). Selecting the correct size improves both comfort and airway patency — an NPA that is too small may not adequately bypass obstruction, while one that is too large may cause epistaxis or pressure necrosis. The nares-to-tragus measurement method provides a reliable field estimate of correct length.