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 single-use 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 single-use device.