Suction Connecting Tube
The suction connecting tube has striated walls, which is what gives it the wall strength to resist kinking when it is run over a bed rail or trodden on in a busy theatre. It is supplied…
Product Overview
The suction connecting tube has striated walls, which is what gives it the wall strength to resist kinking when it is run over a bed rail or trodden on in a busy theatre. It is supplied with a universal female connector, with flared and small connector options for a smooth Yankauer handle or a suction catheter, in 3/16 in and 1/4 in at 5.0 x 8.0 mm from 1.8 m to 3.6 m.
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Key Benefits
- Striated tube wall resists kinking and crushing under load
- Universal female connector fits standard suction sources
- Flared and small connector options for handles or catheters
- Five lengths from 1.8 m to 3.6 m
Problems It Solves
- Suction lines kinking over bed rails and losing vacuum
- Tubes too short to reach the wall suction outlet
- Connectors that do not fit the handle or catheter in use
Who It Is For
- Operating theatre and ICU supply buyers
- Emergency department and recovery unit stores
- Distributors supplying suction consumables
Application Scenarios
- Theatre and recovery suction lines
- ICU airway and wound suction
- Emergency department resuscitation bays
Customisation Options
- Tube size of 3/16 in or 1/4 in at 5.0 x 8.0 mm
- Length of 1.8 m, 2.0 m, 2.5 m, 3.0 m or 3.6 m
- Connector as universal female, flared or small
Use Guide
- Choose the length by the distance from the patient to the suction outlet
- Fit the flared connector to a smooth Yankauer handle or the small connector to a suction catheter
- Route the tube clear of bed rails and trolley wheels
- Discard the tube after the patient
Compared With Other Options
| Yankauer Suction Set | The set supplies the tube with a handle. This listing is the tube alone, for units that already stock handles. |
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View Product →Questions About The Suction Connecting Tube
Why are the tube walls striated?
The striations give the wall superior strength and anti-kinking performance.
Which tube sizes are available?
3/16 in and 1/4 in, both at 5.0 x 8.0 mm.
Which lengths are available?
1.8 m, 2.0 m, 2.5 m, 3.0 m and 3.6 m.
What connector options are there?
A universal female connector, a flared connector for a smooth Yankauer handle and a small connector for a suction catheter.
Can the tube be supplied with a handle?
Yes, as the Yankauer suction set.
Can you supply own-label packing?
Yes. Send artwork and we will quote it.
Request A Quote For The Suction Connecting Tube
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