TaperGuard™ endotracheal tubes feature a unique, taper-shaped cuff. This technology offers significantly improved fluid sealing performance compared to the Mallinckrodt™ Hi-Lo cuff.
The taper-shaped cuff is designed with a diameter that is larger than the average adult trachea, gradually tapering to a smaller diameter at the distal end.
This unique tapered shape allows the cuff to match the diameter of the trachea at some point along the cuff.

By reducing the risk of perioperative aspiration, the TaperGuard™ product family potentially may reduce the risk of complications related to aspiration.
Reducing complications related to aspiration may reduce PACU (recovery room) length of stay, ICU admissions, medication requirements and postoperative morbidity.