Stilette for Magill Suction Tube

Clinical Application

Used to stiffen, guide and maintain patency of a Magill suction tube during oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal suctioning. The stilette provides a temporary rigid core that facilitates atraumatic passage of the suction lumen past the oropharynx, hypopharynx or into surgical fields where secretions are viscous or the catheter lumen tends to collapse. Commonly used in anesthesiology, ENT procedures, emergency airway management and perioperative suctioning where controlled placement and reliable suction performance are required.

Design & Configuration

The instrument is a slender, rigid introducer sized to slide inside the Magill suction tube lumen. Its tapered, blunt tip reduces the risk of creating sharp edges within the catheter while easing navigation around curves in the upper airway. The rigid core resists kinking and lumen collapse, improving suction efficacy when aspirating thick secretions or when the catheter must be advanced under direct or indirect visualization. A smooth polished surface minimizes friction against the inner wall of the suction tube for easier insertion and removal.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Stilette (stylet) for suction catheter
• Pattern / model: For Magill suction tube
• Configuration: Rigid, tapered introducer designed to fit inside the suction lumen
• Tip: Atraumatic tapered/blunt tip
• Typical use: Guidance and lumen patency for oropharyngeal/nasopharyngeal suctioning
• Material: Corrosion-resistant stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from corrosion-resistant stainless steel with a smooth, polished finish to reduce friction and resist biofouling. The simple, one-piece design supports repeated cleaning and sterilization cycles appropriate for reusable surgical instruments.

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