The i-gel® Plus-A is ideal for use in anaesthesia and represents one of the most significant advances in the design of supraglottic airways since the original i-gel® was introduced in 2007. It combines all the features and benefits of original i-gel® with a number of key product enhancements to help improve performance and safety and optimise ease of use.
i-gel® Plus-A — product improvements
Larger gastric channel to enhance patient safety
The diameter of the gastric channel has been increased to allow for the insertion of a larger suction tube and to help optimise management of regurgitant fluid, thereby potentially reducing the risk of aspiration and increasing patient safety. The maximum size of suction tube that can be passed down the gastric channel for each size of i-gel® Plus-A in comparison to original i-gel® is shown in the chart below.
New intubation ramp to optimise use as a conduit for intubation
An intubation ramp is provided in the airway channel where the channel exits in to the bowl of the non-inflatable cuff, helping to ensure that when the device is used as a conduit for intubation (with fibreoptic guidance), the tracheal tube exits the i-gel® Plus-A at the optimal angle to allow reliable and safe passage through the vocal cords and into the trachea.
Longer cuff tip to enhance the oesophageal seal
i-gel® Plus-A incorporates a small increase in the length of the cuff tip. This may help to increase the oesophageal seal and in combination with the larger gastric channel, provide improved protection against aspiration.
Ordering information
i-gel® Plus-A is available in three adult sizes. Each device is supplied sterile in a clear rigid pack. This unique design ensures protection of the device both in transit and storage. i-gel® Plus-A is supplied in boxes of 10 units.
i-gel® Plus-A — product improvements
Larger gastric channel to enhance patient safety
The diameter of the gastric channel has been increased to allow for the insertion of a larger suction tube and to help optimise management of regurgitant fluid, thereby potentially reducing the risk of aspiration and increasing patient safety. The maximum size of suction tube that can be passed down the gastric channel for each size of i-gel® Plus-A in comparison to original i-gel® is shown in the chart below.
| Size of device | Original i-gel® | i-gel® Plus-A |
| 3 | 12FG | 16FG |
| 4 | 12FG | 18FG |
| 5 | 14FG | 18FG |
New intubation ramp to optimise use as a conduit for intubation
An intubation ramp is provided in the airway channel where the channel exits in to the bowl of the non-inflatable cuff, helping to ensure that when the device is used as a conduit for intubation (with fibreoptic guidance), the tracheal tube exits the i-gel® Plus-A at the optimal angle to allow reliable and safe passage through the vocal cords and into the trachea.
Longer cuff tip to enhance the oesophageal seal
i-gel® Plus-A incorporates a small increase in the length of the cuff tip. This may help to increase the oesophageal seal and in combination with the larger gastric channel, provide improved protection against aspiration.
Ordering information
i-gel® Plus-A is available in three adult sizes. Each device is supplied sterile in a clear rigid pack. This unique design ensures protection of the device both in transit and storage. i-gel® Plus-A is supplied in boxes of 10 units.
i-gel® supraglottic airways
