Clinical Application
Provides simultaneous aspiration and localized illumination to improve visualization while evacuating blood, irrigant, and other fluids from small or deep operative sites. Particularly useful as an adjunct in ENT and other microsurgical procedures where a slim profile and targeted lighting help maintain a clear view without an additional handheld light source.
Design & Configuration
The slender 13 cm shaft and 8 Fr lumen balance low profile access with effective suction capacity for confined anatomy. Integration of a fiber optic light delivery to the distal region concentrates illumination at the suction tip, reducing shadowing and the need to reposition separate light guides. The Poppen pattern is recognized for providing controlled aspiration near delicate structures while preserving maneuverability in tight corridors.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Suction tube
- Pattern / model: Poppen
- Configuration: Integrated fiber optic illumination
- Size: 8 Fr; length 13 cm
- Typical use: Targeted fluid evacuation with in-situ illumination in confined/microsurgical fields
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and repeated sterilization. The illumination channel contains fiber optic components routed to the distal tip to provide focused lighting at the working site. The instrument is designed for reusable clinical use.
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