Robertshaw Tube

Object numberED.CS.2025.35.84
TitleRobertshaw Tube
CreatorPhoenix (Manufacturer)
Descriptiondouble-lumen tube, designed specifically to enter the right or the left bronchus. These tubes are primarily used during lung surgery, in order to isolate one lung. Peach coloured tube, which branches att the end into two tubes, one red and one blue. Above this split are openings for two small thin flexible tubes. On the main tube is a section of red around the circumference, and at the end is a section of blue. Along the main tube is inscribed '92 331, single use, Pheonix, Robertshaw double lumen, made in UK'.
Production placeUK
Production date 1962
Production periodTwentieth century, mid
Object nameAirway
Object categoryMedical Equipment
MaterialRubber
Dimensions
- Width: 4 cm
Depth: 2 cm
Length: 32 cm