Guedel Airway Sterile Single Use (Product Code: SLE/RAE/04) is a sterile oropharyngeal airway of the Guedel type used to keep a patient’s airway open during short-term emergency care and anaesthesia in hospitals, ambulances and recovery areas. This listing is size 2, about 70 mm long, in semi-rigid, transparent EVA/PVC with a straight, reinforced buccal end and a colour-coded or numbered flange. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Oro-pharyngeal airway, Guedel type |
| Size | 2 |
| Length | Approx. 70 mm |
| Material | Polyethylene/vinyl acetate (EVA) – polyvinyl chloride (PVC) |
| Construction | Semi-rigid, transparent; proximal (buccal) end straight and reinforced |
| Size identification | Flange colour-coded and/or marked with the size number |
| Sterility | Sterile, single patient use |
| Initial sterilisation method | Ethylene oxide gas or gamma radiation |
| Product code | SLE/RAE/04 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
In an unconscious patient the tongue can fall back and block the airway. A Guedel airway sits over the tongue and prevents it from covering the epiglottis, keeping a passage open for breathing or for bag-mask ventilation during resuscitation and anaesthesia.
Size matters: the correct airway is chosen by measuring the distance from the patient’s first incisors to the angle of the jaw, and the numbered or colour-coded flange lets staff pick the right size quickly from a stocked tray. Each airway is for one patient only and is discarded after use. Insertion should be carried out by staff trained in airway care.
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited supplies single-use Guedel airways under its ScienceLab name from Ambala, Haryana. As a supplier of disposable lab and hospital items, it can quote the airways in quantity for hospital stores, ambulance services and health programmes. See our company profile for background.
Airway-management items used together with a Guedel airway:
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What size is the Guedel Airway Sterile Single Use?
The Guedel Airway Sterile Single Use in this listing is size 2, with a length of approximately 70 mm. Its flange is colour-coded and/or marked with the size number, so it can be identified quickly on an emergency tray.
How is the correct Guedel Airway Sterile Single Use size chosen?
The correct Guedel Airway Sterile Single Use size is selected by measuring the distance between the patient’s first incisors and the angle of the jaw. If size 2 does not match your patients, ask us about other sizes through the contact page.
Is the Guedel Airway Sterile Single Use supplied sterile?
Yes. The Guedel Airway Sterile Single Use is supplied sterile for single patient use, with initial sterilisation by ethylene oxide gas or gamma radiation. It should not be reprocessed or reused on another patient.
What is the Guedel Airway Sterile Single Use made of?
The Guedel Airway Sterile Single Use is made of polyethylene/vinyl acetate (EVA) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It is semi-rigid and transparent, and its proximal (buccal) end is straight and reinforced.
When is the Guedel Airway Sterile Single Use used?
The Guedel Airway Sterile Single Use is used in emergency care for short-term airway management and during anaesthesia, stopping the tongue from covering the epiglottis so the airway stays open. It should be inserted by staff trained in airway care.
Can the Guedel Airway Sterile Single Use be supplied in bulk?
Yes. Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, supplies the Guedel Airway Sterile Single Use in quantity to hospitals, ambulance services, distributors and health programmes in India and international markets. State the quantity and delivery location when you request a quotation.
To get a price for the Guedel Airway Sterile Single Use, send the quantity and sizes you need through our contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart with your other airway consumables.
Last updated: 24 September 2026