July 2007
SCOOP Catheter Cleaning Kits - Available Again!

Transtracheal Systems, Inc. is happy to announce that NeilMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has been selected as our vendor of choice to provide pressurized saline canisters for inclusion in the SCOOP Catheter Cleaning Kit - AND - that the SCOOP Catheter Cleaning Kit (reorder number CK-6) is once again available for purchase.

The NeilMed product differs slightly from the previously used pressurized saline canisters; therefore, please familiarize yourself with the instructions included in each CK-6 package or click here to read the instructions online.

THANK YOU - to everyone who has patiently supported us during this transition!  If you have questions in this regard, please contact our customer service desk at 800-527-2667 ext. 200. 

June 2007
Blairex Broncho Saline No Longer Available

In February 2007, Blairex Laboratories decided to no longer manufacture or sell Broncho Saline; unfortunately, news of this discontinuance was slow to emerge.  In fact, a courteous patient brought this news to our attention in April; a call to Blairex’s customer service department confirmed the matter.  Transtracheal Systems immediately began searching for a comparable replacement.  Alternative sources have been identified and replacement product is under evaluation; target date for availability is July/August 2007.

In the interim, any source of saline can be used to irrigate the SCOOP catheter.  Many patients revert to the plastic saline vials often used with nebulizer treatments.  It is important that such vials fit snugly into the SCOOP catheter hub so that a good squeeze instills approximately 2-3 cc’s of saline into the catheter.  Some patients purchase a larger bottle of saline (usually 250 ml) and draw-up the saline into a 5 cc syringe; the syringe is then connected to the SCOOP catheter hub and the saline instilled into the catheter.

Rest assured, Transtracheal Systems is both working to minimize the negative impact of Blairex’s decision to withdraw Broncho Saline from the shelves and to provide suitable replacement product as rapidly as possible.  Check back frequently as we will announce the new product here, once available. Thank you for your patience and support during this process.

January 2006
Transtracheal Systems is pleased to announce the availability of a new product called the SCOOP  "Adapt-a-Trach."

Clinicians interested in treating adult  tracheostomized patients with heated and humidified gas (oxygen, air, air/oxygen blend, etc.) via a SCOOP transtracheal oxygen catheter will be most interested in learning about this new and exciting product.  Simply follow this Adapt-a-Trach Link.

March 2005
Transtracheal Systems proudly announces the release of its EZ-1 "SCOOP E-Z Chain."

The sterling silver E-Z Chain Necklace is a stylish replacement for the standard bead chain necklace supplied when patients originally receive their SCOOP transtracheal oxygen catheter.  For additional information, Click Here. 

April, 2003

Transtracheal Systems now carries the new, more contemporary, half-rim Oxy-View frame.  Both men's and women's styles are offered in two colors each.  Click here to view the these exciting new styles and colors.

November, 2002
Families with special needs children often find it difficult to obtain information related to caring for the needs of such children and to network with other families in similar circumstances.  For families with children requiring tracheostomy tubes, one website can prove particularly helpful. Aaron's Tracheostomy Page (click the title to open the page in a separate window) is an invaluable resource; this site provides both information and networking opportunities for families who experience the challenges and rewards of loving and caring for children with tracheostomies.

May, 2002
We've added yet another feature to support those involved with the clinical/technical aspects of SCOOP tracheal oxygen.  By following the link below will find a list of the most frequently asked clinical/technical questions regarding SCOOP transtracheal products and therapy.  Simply click here to link to the Clinician's page and then follow the Frequently Asked Questions link.