Ventilation Tubes

                                                                                                                                                                                                   

   
   
   
   
   
 
 

 

  

Ventilation Tubes


Ventilation tubes are operated into the ear drum. Ventilation disorders in the middle ear should
thus be regulated and the draining of any secretion present from the tympanic cavity made possible.
 
The most important distinguishing feature of the types available is the duration that the tubes
can be used for. 
 
There are three categories to differentiate between.
 
1. Short-term tubes (e.g. Shepard)
2. Middle-term tubes (e.g. collar button)
3. Long-term tubes (e.g. T-tube)

     

 

 

Today, there is a very wide range of models in various materials. It is not easy for the user to make his choice, particularly as many sorts are very similar. 
 
Personal experience and preferences play an important role in the choice making process.
 
In the following pages we will introduce you, with a short description, to the most frequently used types.

If you cannot find your model of preference, or if you have any questions, we will be happy to
provide further assistance.

     
   

Self-Cutting Titanium Ventilation Tube - Quality you can rely on!

A new generation of ventilation tubes

  • With cutting edge for direct paracentesis
  • Time-saving as separate myringotomy blade is no longer needed
  • Myringotomy blade is always sharp
  • Easy positioning
  • Excellent drainage and ventilation results
  • Familiar collar button design
  • Sits firmly
  • To be used in combination with our 1.2 mm suction tube (Art.No. 302012)
  • Single, sterile packaging (10 pieces)
Art.-No.   Inner Ø [mm]   Packing    
10125SC   1.25   10 each
     
   

Armstrong

  • Mid term ventilation tube
  • Bevelled inner flange
  • Made of fluoroplastic or silicon
Art.-No.   Size   Material   Inner Ø [mm]   Packing    
103400   3,86 mm   Silicone   1.1   10 pieces per box
     
   

Donaldson

  • short term ventilation tube
  • made of Silicone
  • also available with tab
Art.-No.   Material   Inner Ø [mm]   Feature   Packing    
103000   Silicone   1.1       10 pieces per box    
103010   Silicone   1.1   with tab   10 pieces per box
     
   

 Collar Button

  • Classic Design
  • Typical mid term vent tube
  • Made of Titanium or Fluoroplastic
  • Different sizes
Art.-No.   Material   Inner Ø [mm]   Feature   Packing    
104100   Fluoroplastic   1.00       10 pieces per box    
104125   Fluoroplastic   1.25       10 pieces per box    
104150   Fluoroplastic   1.50       10 pieces per box    
104100-F   Fluoroplastic   1.00   with wire   10 pieces per box    
104125-F   Fluoroplastic   1.25   with wire   10 pieces per box    
104150-F   Fluoroplastic   1.50   with wire   10 pieces per box    
10076   Titanium   0.76       10 pieces per box    
10100   Titanium   1.00       10 pieces per box    
10100F   Titanium   1.00   with wire   10 pieces per box    
10125   Titanium   1.25       10 pieces per box    
10125F   Titanium   1.25   with wire   10 pieces per box    
10150   Titanium   1.50       10 pieces per box    
10150F   Titanium   1.50   with wire   10 pieces per box
   

  

 

 

Paparella

  • Two different types
  • short to mid term vent tubes
  • Notched inner flange for easier insertion
  • with tab
Art.-No.   Feature   Material   Inner Ø [mm]   Packing    
103300   with tab   Silicone   1.1   10 pieces per box    
103310   with tab   Silicone   1.5   10 pieces per box  
     
 

 

Shah

  • mid term type
  • wedge shaped inner flange for easier insertion
  • also available with tab
Art.-No.   Feature   Material   Inner Ø [mm]   Packing    
104200   with tab   Fluoroplastic   1.14   10 pieces per box    
104210       Fluoroplastic   1.14   10 pieces per box  
     
 

 

Shepard

  • classic design
  • typical short term tube
  • different sizes and materials
Art.-No.   Feature   Material   Inner Ø [mm]   Packing    
104114F   with wire   Fluoroplastic   1.10   10 pieces per box    
104115       Fluoroplastic   1.10   10 pieces per box    
101100       Titanium   1.00   10 pieces per box    
101100F   with wire   Titanium   1.00   10 pieces per box    
101125       Titanium   1.25   10 pieces per box    
101125F   with wire   Titanium   1.25   10 pieces per box  

 

   
 

 

T-tubes

  • Typical long term tubes
  • Different types
  • Shafts and flanges can partly be trimmed
  • Soft flanges open out after insertion in ear drum
  • The open flanges prevent premature loss.
Art.-No.   Size   Description   Material   Inner Ø [mm]   Feature   Packing    
103100   14 mm   T-Tube   Silicone   1.10       10 pieces per box    
103200   3,8 mm   Grommet T-Tube   Silicone   1.27   with tab   10 pieces per box
     

Accessories

     

 

Ventilation Tube Inserter for T-Tubes 
of length between 6 and 12 mm.

     

 

Step by step - Instruction sheet (pdf) for
ventilation tube inserter

     

 

 Micro forceps for insertion of Collar Button ventilation tubes.

     
Art.-No.   Description   Packing    
1316012   T-Tube Inserter   1 piece    
1322001   Vent tubes insertion forceps   1 piece