Cook Medical VersaTube Tracheostomy Tubes

The VersaTube line from Cook Medical is a percutaneous tracheostomy tube system designed for use during percutaneous dilational tracheostomy procedures. Built around a tapered profile, these tubes ease insertion through the dilated stoma while helping maintain a secure, patent airway. Clinicians performing bedside tracheostomies in the ICU or OR rely on this design to reduce insertion trauma and support a smooth transition from dilator to tube.

Our current offering is the Cook Medical VersaTube Tapered Tracheostomy Tube, Cuffed, Size 8 (G54915, catalog C-VT-8), featuring an 8 mm inner diameter, 11 mm outer diameter, and 86 mm length. The integrated cuff provides an effective seal for positive-pressure ventilation and helps guard against aspiration, while the tapered tip is engineered to follow the dilation tract cleanly for atraumatic placement.

When selecting a tracheostomy tube, sizing is everything: the inner diameter determines airflow and suction access, while the outer diameter and length must match patient anatomy and stoma depth. The Size 8 VersaTube is a common adult selection, but confirm the appropriate size against your procedural kit and the patient's neck anatomy. This is a cuffed tube, making it suitable for patients requiring mechanical ventilation rather than those ready to trial a cuffless or fenestrated device.

As a sterile, single-use device intended for professional clinical use, the VersaTube is most often stocked by hospitals, surgical centers, and critical care units that perform percutaneous tracheostomy. Pair it with compatible dilation components and standard trach care supplies for a complete airway management workflow. For related respiratory and airway products, explore our broader Tracheostomy and Respiratory collections.