Brand Suction Tube w/olive

Clinical Application

This olive‑tip suction tube is designed to provide controlled evacuation of blood, irrigation fluid, and debris from confined surgical fields. The smooth, rounded olive tip reduces risk of mucosal or soft‑tissue snagging, making it well suited for atraumatic suctioning in ENT, oral/maxillofacial, wound debridement, and general minor operative procedures. It is used by surgeons and surgical assistants to maintain a clear view of the operative site and to prepare cavities for inspection, hemostasis, and closure.

Design & Configuration

The distal olive is a low‑profile, rounded termination that distributes contact pressure and minimizes tissue trauma when suctioning against delicate mucosa or soft tissue. The single‑lumen tubular shaft delivers continuous suction flow while the smooth external geometry facilitates gentle manipulation in narrow spaces. The simple, open configuration allows for reliable aspiration without complex moving parts, which aids cleaning and reprocessing.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Suction tube
• Pattern / model: Olive‑tip suction tube
• Configuration: Single‑lumen tube with integral olive tip
• Tip pattern: Olive (smooth, rounded) atraumatic tip
• Typical surgical use: Evacuation of blood/fluids in ENT, oral, maxillofacial, wound care and minor procedures
• Material / construction: Surgical‑grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes (designed for standard reprocessing)

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical‑grade stainless steel with a smooth finish to resist corrosion and facilitate cleaning. The one‑piece or welded tube body (depending on manufacturing option) provides a continuous lumen for efficient aspiration and minimizes crevices where bioburden can accumulate. The instrument is intended for repeated use and is compatible with standard sterilization and reprocessing workflows.

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