Take Control of Tough Intubations with the Flexible-Tip Bougie (S.T.I.G)

When a difficult airway throws a curveball, you need a device that bends—literally—to your will. Our flexible tip bougie catheter—the Steerable Tracheal Intubation Guide (S.T.I.G)—puts precision in the palm of your hand so you can guide an endotracheal tube smoothly past the cords on the very first try.

What Is the Purpose of a Bougie?

In surgery and emergency medicine alike, a bougie is your insurance policy when direct vocal-cord visualization is poor. It threads the tightest glottic opening, giving you a sturdy rail over which to railroad the ETT without forcing or guessing. Whether you’re in the OR, the ICU, or pre-hospital transport, a flexi tip bougie like the S.T.I.G buys you precious seconds and higher first-pass success rates.

Why a Flexible, Easily Steerable Tip Matters

Clinical studies show that bougies with a flexible tip may increase intubation success because they let you adjust in real time to each patient’s anatomy. Instead of relying on blind hope or repeated laryngoscope passes, you simply nudge the thumb slider forward or back to flex or retro-flex the distal tip. That instant, on-the-fly steering means fewer hypoxic pauses and faster airway control.

The Flexible Tip Bougie™ is a universal, disposable, and articulating bougie for use with adult oral endotracheal tubes with an inner diameter of 7mm and higher. Its one-handed operation makes it an ideal aid when establishing an airway. The tip of the device can easily be maneuvered up and down by manipulating the device’s slider tabs while inserting the fluorescent tip through the vocal cords.

Specifications
Description               :   Endotracheal tube introducer
Part Number            :   BC-01
NSN                           :   TBD
Packed Size              :   4in x 28.5in (flat) (102mm x 724mm)
Packed weight         :   .70oz (20g)
Marking intervals    :   10cm to 50cm
Shelf life                    :   3 years
Lubricant                  :  Should be used (not included)

This universal bougie is ideal for any caregiver’s bag

• Controllable tip to facilitate placement through the vocal chords
• Centimeter markings
• Fluorescent flexible tip to confirm placement of catheter through vocal chords
• Smooth tip to minimize trauma during intubation
• Sterile, single-use

Key Features at a Glance

• Steerable bougie controlled by a thumb slider
  Glide your thumb to swing the tip anteriorly or posteriorly—no wrist gymnastics required. The textured tabs stay grippy even through double-gloves.
• Bright, phosphor-coated tip
  Team the bougie with any modern video laryngoscope—or Intubrite’s dual UV/LED blade—and the glowing tip practically highlights the path into the trachea.
• Blunt silicone safety
  A soft, rounded tip minimizes the risk of tracheal wall trauma while still giving that satisfying “click” as you pass the arytenoids.
• Pre-curved convenience
  Out of the sterile pack it’s already shaped for anterior airways. Dial the slider back to straighten or retro-flex when you need to advance beyond the cords.
• Clear depth graduations
  Markings every 10 cm from 10 cm to 50 cm on the 65 cm shaft let you document tube depth with confidence.
• Universal compatibility
  Works with any endotracheal tube 7.0 mm ID or larger. 100 % latex-free, single-patient sterile, sold in boxes of 10—and yes, our flexible tip bougie price beats most rigid competitors.

Stylet vs Bougie—What’s the Difference?

A stylet is a malleable metal wire you pre-shape inside the ETT (Endotracheal tube) before attempting laryngoscopy. It stiffens the tube but offers zero steering once inserted. A bougie, on the other hand, is a standalone introducer that slips through the vocal cords first; the ETT slides over it afterward. The S.T.I.G takes the bougie concept further with active steering, marrying the best of a stylet’s shape control with the tactile feedback of a classic gum-elastic bougie. In short:

• Stylet = inside the tube, fixed curve, no adjustment mid-procedure.
• Bougie = outside the tube, tactile “tracheal clicks,” now steerable with our thumb slider.

Ready to Upgrade Your Airway Toolkit?

From seasoned anesthesiologists to critical-care paramedics, clinicians trust our flexible tip bougie to turn “can’t-see” scenarios into secure airways. Add the S.T.I.G to your cart today and experience the confidence that comes with steerable control. Because when the airway gets tough, the flexible get going.