i-gel® supraglottic airways

The i-gel^® is the innovative second generation supraglottic airway device from Intersurgical.  The first major development since the laryngeal mask airway, i-gel^® has changed the face of airway management and is now widely used in anesthesia and resuscitation across the globe. 
 
Made from a medical grade thermoplastic elastomer, i-gel^® has been designed to create a non-inflatable, anatomical seal of the pharyngeal, laryngeal and perilaryngeal structures while avoiding compression trauma. 

Launched in 2007 after years of extensive research and development, i-gel^® now has an established reputation in anesthesia with three adult and four pediatric sizes in the range, ideal for use with patient weights between 2-90+kg. In 2012, the indications for use were expanded to include use as a conduit for intubation (with fibreoptic guidance).

i-gel^® is supplied in an innovative, color-coded protective cradle (adult sizes) or cage pack (pediatric sizes), to ensure the product is maintained in the correct flexion prior to use, important for patient safety and product performance, and to optimize gas circulation for effective sterilization. The cradle and cage pack also acts as a base for lubrication.

The protective cradle (adult sizes) and cage pack (pediatric sizes) for standard i-gel are both made from polypropylene (PP) and can be recycled. The appropriate recycling symbol is already on the cage pack and is in the process of being added to the protective cradle.