Otological Ventilation (Tympanostomy)
Tubes Part II

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  Ear Nose Throat Catalog

Angled Tab Bobbin Reuter Bobbin with Holes
Material Abbreviation Key
FP/BL Fluoroplastic/Blue
FP/W Fluoroplastic/White
PE/BL   Polyethylene/Blue
SI/BL Silicone/Blue
SS Stainless Steel
TT Titanium

All dimensions are in millimeters

Armstrong Beveled Straight Shank Reuter Bobbin without Holes
Armstrong Grommet Shah
Modified Armstrong Grommet Shoehorn Bobbin with Holes
Baxter Bevel Button Shoehorn Bobbin without Holes
Collar Button Spooner
Donaldson Straight Shank
Feuerstein Splint Tiny Touma
Mini-Grommet Touma T-Tube
Mini-Tef Touma II T-Tube
Pope Beveled Grommet Umbrella

Angled Tab Bobbin
The angled tab projects from the outer flange to facilitate insertion with improved visualization. The design is available with and without a wire.
Angled Tab Bobbin Angled Tab Bobbin
Angled Tab Bobbin Specifications A B C D E
Product Number Feature Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-1420 w/Wire TT 1.27 2.7 2.7 1.0 1.5
VT-1421   TT 1.27 2.7 2.7 1.0 1.5
All dimensions are in millimeters

 

Armstrong Beveled Straight Shank
The angle of the beveled inner flange corresponds to the angle of the tympanic membrane for easier insertion, resistance to premature extrusion, and visibility through the lumen.
Armstrong Beveled Straight Shank Armstrong Beveled Straight Shank
Armstrong Beveled Straight Shank Specifications A B C D E
Product Number Feature Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-0500 7.0mm SI/BL 1.14 2.6 -- 7.0 --
VT-0501 7.5mm FP/BL 1.14 2.6 -- 7.5 --
All dimensions are in millimeters

Armstrong Grommet
Beveled inner flange corresponds to the angle of the tympanic membrane for easier insertion, extrusion resistance, and visibility through the lumen. Outer flange adds security.
Armstrong Grommet Armstrong Grommet
Armstrong Grommet Specifications A B C D E
Product Number Feature Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-0507 w/Wire FP/BL 1.14 2.5 2.4 1.0 4.0
All dimensions are in millimeters


Modified Armstrong Grommet

Modified angle facilitates insertion into the myringotomy.
Modified Armstrong Grommet Modified Armstrong Grommet
Modified Armstrong Grommet Specifications A B C D E
Product Number   Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-0508   FP/BL 1.14 3.07 2.59 1.29 3.07
All dimensions are in millimeters

Baxter Bevel Button
The beveled shape resists occlusion and clears easily. It permits improved visibility through the lumen. The smaller models are especially useful for small ear canal or pediatric applications.
Baxter Bevel Button Baxter Bevel Button
Baxter Bevel Button Specifications A B C D E
Product Number Feature Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-0602   FP/W 1.27 3.0 3.0 -- 2.2
VT-0603 Mini FP/W 0.89 2.3 2.3 -- 1.6
VT-0604 w/Wire FP/W 1.27 3.0 3.0 -- 2.2
VT-0606   SI/BL 1.27 3.0 3.0   2.2
VT-0607 Mini SI/BL 0.89 2.3 2.3 -- 1.6
All dimensions are in millimeters

Collar Button
Available in fluoroplastic, silicon or titanium, with or without wire, and two inner lumen diameters. These large inner diameter models offer increased drainage and ventilation. Similar to Reuter Bobbin without holes.
Collar Button Collar Button
Collar Button Specifications A B C D E
Product Number Feature Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-1000 w/Wire FP/W 1.27 2.9 2.9 1.4 2.1
VT-1001   FP/W 1.27 2.9 2.9 1.4 2.1
VT-1002   SI/BL 1.27 2.84 2.84 1.43 2.03
VT-1003 w/Wire TT 1.27 2.9 2.9 1.4 2.0
VT-1031   TT 1.27 2.9 2.9 1.4 2.0
VT-1034 w/Wire TT 1.50 2.9 2.9 1.4 2.0
VT-1035   TT 1.50 2.9 2.9 1.4 2.0
All dimensions are in millimeters

Donaldson
The large lumen offers good ventilation and the dual flange design resists migration and extrusion. Available with a tab for insertion and removal convenience.
Donaldson Donaldson
Donaldson Specifications A B C D E
Product Number   Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-0102   FP/W 1.14 2.4 2.4 0.8 2.2
All dimensions are in millimeters

Feuerstein Split
The split tube is designed for improved resistance to both extrusion and migration. The smaller inner flange offers easier insertion in small incisions.
Feuerstein Split Feuerstein Split
Feuerstein Split Specifications A B C D E
Product Number Feature Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-0904 12mm FP/W 1.14 2.2 -- -- 12.0
All dimensions are in millimeters

Mini-Grommet  
Dimensioned for pediatric, small ear canal, and tortuous ear canal applications. Mini-Grommet tubes are precision-machined from lightweight, certified titanium.
Mini-Grommet  Split Specifications A B C D E
Product Number   Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-1425   TT 0.76 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.5

Mini-Tef  
Dimensioned for pediatric, small ear canal, and tortuous ear canal applications. Mini-Tef tubes are constructed of white fluoroplastic and feature a larger diameter inner flange.
Mini-Tef  Split Specifications A B C D E
Product Number   Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-1602   FP/W 0.89 2.0 1.6 1.0 1.5
 

Pope Beveled Grommet
The angle and style of the flanges permit passage of               the tubes through smaller speculums. The angled flanges offer improved direct visibility through the tube lumen.
Pope Beveled Specifications A B C D E
Product Number Feature Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-1504   PE/BL 1.14 2.6 2.6 1.1 1.7
VT-1505 w/Wire PE/BL 1.14 2.6 2.6 1.1 1.7
All dimensions are in millimeters
 

Reuter Bobbin with Holes
The larger flange diameters encourage longer-term retention. The design is available with and without wire in a variety of materials and lumen diameters.
Reuter Bobbin with Holes Reuter Bobbin with Holes
Reuter Bobbin with Holes Specifications A B C D E
Product Number Feature Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-1200 w/Wire SS 1.00 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.4
VT-1201   SS 1.00 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.4
VT-1202   FP/W 1.00 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.5
VT-1205   SS 1.14 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.4
VT-1206   SS 1.27 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.4
VT-1208 w/Wire SS 1.14 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.4
VT-1220 w/Wire TT 1.00 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.4
VT-1221   TT 1.00 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.4
VT-1222 w/Wire TT 1.14 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.4
VT-1223   TT 1.14 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.4
VT-1225   TT 1.27 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.4
All dimensions are in millimeters

Reuter Bobbin without Holes
The larger flange diameters encourage longer-term retention. The short flange model is designed to pass through smaller speculums. Available in three lumen diameters. Design is similar to Collar Button design.
Reuter Bobbin with Holes Reuter Bobbin without Holes
Reuter Bobbin without Holes Specifications A B C D E
Product Number Feature Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-1204   FP/W 1.14 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.5
VT-1207   FP/W 1.00 2.59 2.59 0.97 1.3
VT-1230   TT 1.00 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.4
VT-1231   TT 1.14 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.4
VT-1232   TT 1.27 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.4
VT-1233 Satin Finish TT 1.14 2.8 2.0 1.0 1.4
All dimensions are in millimeters

Shah
The tab on the outer flange facilitates insertion and better resists extrusion. The Mini-Shah (VT-0805-*) is useful for small ear canal or pediatric applications.
Shah Shah
Shah Specifications A B C D E
Product Number Feature Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-0804 w/o Tab FP/W 1.14 2.4 2.4 -- 2.5
VT-0805 w/Wire FP/W 0.76 1.7 1.7 -- 2.0
All dimensions are in millimeters

Shoehorn Bobbin with Holes
The "shoehorn" tab on the inner flange facilitates insertion and better resists extrusion. Available with/without wire, two materials, two lumen diameters.
Shoehorn Bobbin with Holes Shoehorn Bobbin with Holes
Shoehorn Bobbin with Holes Specifications A B C D E
Product Number Feature Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-1400 w/Wire SS 1.00 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.5
VT-1401   SS 1.00 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.5
VT-1402 w/Wire SS 1.14 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.5
VT-1403   SS 1.14 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.5
VT-1410 w/Wire TT 1.00 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.5
VT-1411   TT 1.00 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.5
VT-1412 w/Wire TT 1.14 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.5
VT-1413   TT 1.14 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.5
All dimensions are in millimeters

Shoehorn Bobbin without Holes
The "shoehorn" tab on the inner flange facilitates insertion and better resists extrusion. The large lumen diameter offers increased ventilation and resists occlusion.
Shoehorn Bobbin without Holes Shoehorn Bobbin without Holes
Shoehorn Bobbin without Holes Specifications A B C D E
Product Number   Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-1417   TT 1.27 2.8 2.8 1.0 1.5
All dimensions are in millimeters

Spooner
A straight shank design, this tube is constructed of blue polyethylene for smooth surface characteristics and reduced likelihood of clogging. It may be trimmed to length.
Spooner Spooner
Spooner Specifications A B C D E
Product Number   Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-0910   PE/BL 1.19 2.6 -- -- 7.3
All dimensions are in millimeters

Straight Shank
Smaller inner flange facilitates insertion in a smaller incision. May be cut to length. Longer shaft lengths may help resist water migration into the middle ear.
Straight Shank Straight Shank
Straight Shank Specifications A B C D E
Product Number Feature Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-0900 12mm FP/W 1.14 2.2 -- -- 12.0
VT-0901 7mm FP/W 1.14 2.2 -- -- 7.0
VT-0902 12mm FP/W 0.89 2.2 -- -- 12.0
VT-0903 7mm FP/W 0.89 2.2 -- -- 7.0
All dimensions are in millimeters

Tiny Touma
Dimensioned for pediatric, small ear canal, and tortuous ear canal applications. Tiny Touma tubes are constructed of blue silicone and feature a tab for convenient handling.
Tiny Touma Tiny Touma
Tiny Touma Specifications A B C D E
Product Number   Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-1601   SI/BL 0.89 1.6 2.2 1.3 2.1
All dimensions are in millimeters

Touma T-Tube
This compact length, longer-term design features flat T-type inner flanges and an outer grommet with integral tab for ease of insertion and removal.
Touma T-Tube Touma T-Tube
Touma T-Tube Specifications A B C D E
Product Number   Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-0405   SI/BL 1.14 5.8 2.4 1.3 2.1
All dimensions are in millimeters

Touma II T-Tube
The funnel design and shorter shaft reduces clogging and enhances visibility. Longer flanges promote longer term retention.
Touma II T-Tube Touma II T-Tube
Touma II T-Tube Specifications A B C D E
Product Number   Material Inner Dia. Inner Flange Dia. Outer Flange Dia. Inter Flange Dist. Total Length
VT-0408   SI/BL 1.12 5.0 2.59 0.63 2.08
All dimensions are in millimeters

Umbrella
Available in two lumen and flange sizes (Types I and II), the inner flange collapses during insertion through a smaller incision and inverts for convenient removal.
Umbrella Umbrella
Umbrella Specifications A B C D E
Product Number Feature Material Inner Dia.