medical grade silicone that can be autoclaved 40 times.[1, 2] Its life span depends on the
number, temperature and duration of the autoclave cycles. However, these devices can also
be damaged during clinical use from biting,[3] surgical instruments, accidental introduction
of fluid into the cuff [4] and during cleaning and disinfection.[2] A size 3 LMA ProsealTM was
discovered with a damaged inflation line during routine morning inspection before use. The …