LeaFix Airway Securing Device
LeaFix™ (Laryngeal Endo-Tracheal Airway Fixator) by Innovel Medical is a single-patient-use device designed specifically for securing airways during anaesthesia. Most clinicians still secure airways with general-purpose tape, which was never designed for this job, is often shared between patients, and can injure the skin on application and removal. LeaFix replaces tape and tie with a dedicated, standardised method of airway securement, reducing both infection and injury risks.
Key Features:
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Evidence-Based Design: Research by Davies et al. (2014) found that fixing the airway to both the maxilla and the mandible gives the greatest resistance to accidental extubation. LeaFix is designed to make this optimal fixation method quick and repeatable.
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Versatile Fit: The Y-shaped edge wraps around a wide range of airway tube diameters, and a perforated section can be split into two additional anchor points for extra securing options.
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Single Patient Use: Each LeafFix is used for one patient only, removing the cross-infection risk associated with shared rolls of tape on the anaesthetic trolley.
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Gentle on Skin: A self-adhesive foam with a specially formulated adhesive provides secure fixation while minimising the risk of skin injury, and is removed with a light peeling force.
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Secure in Any Position: LeaFix holds any type of airway device securely in any environment and any patient position, including prone.
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CE Marked and Latex Free: LeaFix is a CE-marked, latex-free Class I medical device, manufactured in the UK.
Applications:
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Anaesthesia and Operating Theatres: LeaFix secures endotracheal tubes and laryngeal airway devices during surgery, where the highest standards of infection control are required.
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Prone and Challenging Positioning: Reliable fixation in prone and other demanding surgical positions, where airway dislodgement carries the greatest risk.
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Standardised Airway Securement: LeaFix gives teams a consistent, protocol-ready method for fixing airways, reducing variation between clinicians and the risk of unplanned extubation.