Clinical Application
Provides controlled aspiration of blood, bodily fluids and irrigation solution in open and minimally exposed surgical fields while minimizing trauma to surrounding tissue. The soft rubber tip cushions mucosa and delicate structures during positioning and suctioning, making this instrument useful when working close to nerves, vessels, grafts or fragile mucosal surfaces. Common applications include ENT, oral-maxillofacial procedures, plastic and reconstructive cases, minor general surgical procedures, and procedural rooms where atraumatic localized suction is required.
Design & Configuration
The rigid stainless shaft transmits tactile feedback and allows precise targeting of the suction port, while the soft rubber tip creates an atraumatic contact surface that reduces tissue entrapment and surface injury. The tube's smooth internal lumen promotes efficient fluid flow and reduces the risk of clogging with debris. The combination of a firm shaft and a compliant tip gives clinicians control and protection when suctioning near delicate anatomy.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Suction tube
- Pattern / model: Suction tube with rubber tip
- Configuration: Rigid suction tube with atraumatic rubber tip
- Tip / jaw pattern: Soft rubber (atraumatic) tip
- Typical surgical use: Aspiration of fluids and irrigation; tissue-protective suctioning
- Material / construction: Stainless steel shaft with rubber tip
- Reusable: Yes — designed for reprocessing
Material & Construction
The instrument features a stainless steel shaft for strength and corrosion resistance and a molded rubber tip to provide a soft, atraumatic interface with tissue. The construction is intended for repeated clinical use and reprocessing according to facility sterilization protocols. There are no fiber optic, tungsten carbide, or bulb-illumination components associated with this design.
Quality & Compliance
Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.
Brand Comparison
Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.
Availability & Returns
- In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
- Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
- Returns: 30-day return policy