A hand-held surgical instrument, formed in the shape of a tube, used to provide dissection while controlling intraoperative bleeding, and for the removal of debris/fluids, during ear/nose/throat (ENT) surgery. The device is connected to the tubing of a suction system at the proximal end and there is an opening at the working end through which the suction is applied to the site. The distal end is typically shaped as a rounded, flat blade, allowing the two functions to be applied simultaneously. It will have fingertip suction control and eliminates the need for a separate suction tip. It is made of metal and comes in various shapes and sizes. This is a reusable device.
An atraumatic, invasive, hand-operated, single-lumen, rigid/semi-rigid tube designed as a conduit for aspiration of body cavities, wounds, or surgical sites to facilitate observation and/or to clear an airway obstruction. It is not dedicated to dental, intrauterine, or liposuction procedures, and is neither an ophthalmic nor an intravascular device; it is not designed for surgical irrigation. Sometimes referred to as a suction tube or tip, it may incorporate a handle with side valve(s)/hole(s), and may be provided with a stylet, sheath, and/or connection tubing; it does not include a light source or fibreoptic bundle. This is a reusable device.