v-gel®

advanced veterinary airwaymanagement system

The v-gel® is the first true veterinary species specificsupraglottic airway devices. Its core technology wasfirst proven to work in the human anaesthesia andresuscitation airway management sector, specifically the‘i-gel’ airway device (www.i-gel.com), which is deliveringsignificant patient and user benefits on a global scale.

Docsinnovent® are innovation leaders in airway managementdevices. Its founders led the ‘i-gel’ product and manufacturingtechnology development programme all the way to marketrealisation. After an extensive new research and developmentprogramme, Docsinnovent bring the same benefits experienced inhumans into the veterinary anaesthesia and resuscitation sector with thefirst-ever species specific veterinary supraglottic airway devices.

‘v-gel®’ name is derived for ‘v’ for ‘veterinary’ and ‘gel’ to highlight that it usesa very soft gel-like material that contributes with anatomically shaped featuresto give a trauma-free high quality pressure seal around the airway andoesophageal structures. ‘v-gel®’ is an internationally patented, radicalinnovation for veterinary anaesthesia which delivers significant benefits:C

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SThe benefits of v-gel®•Anatomical matching features combined with a soft gel-like material to give a high

quality pressure seal that avoids laryngeal and tracheal trauma, which means saferanaesthetics and superb comfortable patient recoveries.

•Fast, easy, safe and stress free device insertions.

•No post-operative coughing or gagging

•Low airway breathing resistance due to the large airway channel within the device

•High quality pressure seal restricting leakage of volatile anaesthetic agents, thusimproving health and safety in anaesthesia and overcoming patient sensitisation tosmell – a common problem in rabbits.

•Super soft contoured tip for a highly effective upper oesophagus seal to preventpotential aspiration of reflux fluid.

•Integral gas sampling port to reduce re-breathing dead-space and making highquality monitoring easier.

•Integral bite block to stop patient damaging device and occluding the airway

•Materials validated for autoclave sterilisation to eliminate cross-infection.

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v-gel airwaychannel Soft gel-like

material seal

Rabbit v-gel® relative to the upper airway anatomy

Epiglottic rest

Epiglottic rest

v-gel airwaychannel

EPIGLOTTIS

TONGUE

HARDPALATE

TRACHEA

LARYNX

GLOTTISEPIGLOTTIS

TONGUE

HARDPALATE

TRACHEA

GLOTTIS

Oesophageal sealOesophageal seal

Pharyngeal sealPharyngeal seal

What it doesv-gel®, has been researched, designed and developed specificallyfor veterinary use to establish a highly efficient and effective airwayduring general anaesthesia and resuscitation without the need forendotracheal tube intubation and therefore reduce anaesthesiaairway-related morbidity and mortality issues.

How it worksThe v-gel® shape is contoured to be a mirror of the upper airwayanatomical structures in each of the species of animal for which itis designed, and incorporates a unique soft gel-like material toprovide a fine adjustment of fit and super soft pressure seal. Theseelements merge to give a proficient user a fast, easy, accurate andsafe airway device placement with a high quality seal around theperipharyngo-laryngeal framework and the upper oesophagus,which overcomes tissue compression and displacement trauma topatients.

Research and developmentThe v-gel® research and development programme has beenconducted over several years and involved conducting extensiveliterature research; exhaustive post mortem neck dissectionanalysis with each relevant specie of animal; anatomicalmodelling; CAD modelling; radiological imaging; and extensiveproto typing to obtain the correct shapes to mirror the anatomicalairway structures which when combined with the super soft gel-like material give a high quality seal to overcome issues oftracheal and upper airway trauma. Following on from this, ownerconsented preliminary clinical trials were conducted for initialanalysis and evaluation which, once approved, then led onto largescale patient clinical trials conducted at both private veterinarypractices and university hospitals across the UK and Europe.v-gel® is therefore a product of a diverse expert user and in-useexperience.

Advanced veterinary airway managementv-gel® is at the very core of delivering an ‘advanced veterinaryairway management system’. Our tube holder (d-grip®), tyingmaterial (V-Tie); device lubricating gel (VetLube™) together with ourpatient monitoring equipment provide the essential comple -mentary components to further optimise the delivery of advancedairway management in veterinary practice.

v-gel development prototypes

Cat v-gel® relative to the upper airway anatomy

Cat Rabbit

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Shoulder dorsal bump –aids towards resistingrotation and malpositionwhen device is in place

CAT dorsal inflatablevalve – to increase sealingpressure if required

v-gel® for Cats (feline)valve unit and inflationline

Inflatable dorsalpressure adjuster –to increase sealingpressure if required

Reusablev-gel® is guaranteed for re-use up to 40 timesfollowing an auto clave procedure between eachpatient use. The holding tray features a useful indexchart to assist compliance towards best practice

against cross-infection. We recommend thatthe 121°C autoclave cycle is used forsterilisation.

v-gel® key features

Shoulder – provides tactile stoppoint for insertion control andimproves resistance to rotation andmalposition when device is in place

All v-gel® devices aresupplied sterile andready for use

v-gel® for RABBITSThe v-gel® for rabbits isdesigned exclusively for thisspecies and includes all of thefeatures of the v-gel® for felinesexcept for the inflatable dorsalpressure adjuster

Ventral surface

Tongue pressure relief areareduces risk of lingualcompression or cyanosis

Cuff – anatomical matchingcontours with soft gel-like sealing ventral (airway) face

Cuff Tip – Contoured softgel-like material to deliver atrauma-free oesophagealseal

Airway channel – large airway channel tominimise the increase in airway resistancenormally seen with small diameterendotracheal tubes. The device can begently flexed without collapsing the airway

Integral bite-blockprovides protection forthe airway, preventingthe device frompuncture if the patientbites down

Monitoring port cap –prevents gas leakagewhen monitoring samplingline is not attached

Wing sections andmoulded tie ridges onthe body provide variousdevice-to-patient securingpoints to ensure toprevent malpositionduring use.

Integral monitoringport permitsattachment to a gassampling line

Dorsal surface

Information details for easyidentification and to assistwith correct orientation andpositioning:

Size reference code –indicates what species the device is for and size

Species pictogram

Latex-free symbol

Maximum use indication(no more than 40 patient uses)Alternative size reference indicator

v-gel® for CATS (feline)

The current product rangeCurrently v-gel® is available for the Rabbit and Feline species bothof which have a range of 6 sizes to cater for variations in weight,breed, and age. A user guide is provided with each device andfurther information along with instructions for use can be found in

our in our on-line training materials on our website atwww.docsinnovent.com. Future v-gel® devices for dogs andhorses are currently under development and will be available soon.

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Docsinnovent Ltd, 18 Hand Court, London WC1V 6JF UKTel. (UK) 0844 5570248 +44 (0)207 649 9071 www.docsinnovent.com info@docsinnovent.com

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Advanced veterinary airway management complementary productsIndications for use of v-gel®For use on fasted patients that undergo routine andemergency anaesthetics, or resuscitation, duringspontaneous or IPPV (intermittent Positive Pressureventilation).

Ethicsv-gel® has been researched and developed with fullethical committee approvals from numerousgoverning bodies and clinical trials have been carriedout with owner consent.

To place an order go to www.docsinnovent.com orcontact (UK) 0844 5570248; (International) +44 (0) 207 649 9071

Training and supportTraining and support materials include user guides;clinical study reference materials; CPD webinarsand supporting how to use videos are all availablefree directly from our website atwww.docsinnovent.com. To be become a proficientuser we strongly recommend that you view theavailable materials and take our online Level 1Docsinnovent ‘Veterinary Supraglotic AirwayManagement Certificate’ assessment. Additionaladvice and support is available by telephone ore-mail.

CATS & RABBITSv-gel®advanced veterinary airway management system

v-gel® for CATS v-gel® for RABBITS

4.5kg +

3.5 – 5kg

2.5 – 4kg

1.8 – 3.5kg

1 – 2kg

0.6 – 1.5kg

Weight of rabbitFor guidance only

Weight of catFor guidance only

5kg +

4 – 6kg

3 – 5kg

3 – 5kg

1.5 – 3kg

1 – 2kg

Order code

C6 = D10012

C5 = D10011

C4 = D10010

C3 = D10009

C2 = D10008

C1 = D10007

Order code

R6 = D10006

R5 = D10005

R4 = D10004

R3 = D10003

R2 = D10002

R1 = D10001

VetLube™ water-based lubricant specifically for veterinaryuse to assist the insertion of v-gel® supraglottic airwayand other devices. 100x 5ml sachets Order code: D100146 x 30ml Spray Order code: D10015

d-grip® tube/circuit holder is the perfect circuit supportfor use in conjunction with v-gel® airway devices, andother airway devices. Order code: D10013

V-Tie tying material for securing the v-gel® onto thepatient easily cut or torn by hand 30mm x 5m x 12 unitsper pack. Order Code: D10016

EDAN M3B Pulse Oximeter with Capnograph SideStream Order code: D10018

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