The LMA Flexible™ has a wire-reinforced, flexible airway tube that allows it to be positioned away from the surgical field while minimizing loss of seal. Available in reusable or single use, the LMA Flexible™ is particularly useful in adult and pediatric procedures where the surgeon and anesthesiologist are competing for access, such as those involving the head or neck. It also acts as a barrier against soiling of the glottis or trachea by blood or secretions from above, making it possible to use the LMA Flexible™ for intra-oral and nasopharyngeal operations. While the airway tube of the LMA Flexible™ has a smaller diameter than the other LMA™ devices, its internal diameter is comparable to those found in commonly used endotracheal tubes.