Otological Ventilation (Tympanostomy) Tubes

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Shepard Design Donaldson Design
Shah Design Paparella Design
Sheehy / Collar Button Design Armstrong Design
Bevel Bobbin T-Tube Design

SHEPARD DESIGN

  TE-7007-CE Fluoroplastic  
  With
wire to facilitate easy removal 1.0mm I.D.
  TE-7011-CE
, Fluoroplastic 1.1mm I.D.


  TE-7008-CE Fluoroplastic 1.0mm I.D.
 
Without wire
 
TE-7014-CE Fluoroplastic 1.1mm I.D.
 
Without wire

● Classic popular grommet design for easy insertion, adequate
    ventilation and short term duration.
● Available in Fluoroplastic, Silicone, and Polyethylene.
● All tubes are blue except for Fluoroplastic (white).
● Also available with or without wire (for Fluoroplastic).
 

SHAH DESIGN

  TE-7016-CE Polyethylene With Tab  1.1mm I.D.
  TE-7018-CE
Fluoroplastic With Wire  1.1mm I.D.

● Similar to Shepard design with extended tab or wire on outer
    flange to facilitate insertion.
● Addition of "Shoehorn" elongated tongue on inner flange allows
   smaller incision and easier insertion and helps prevent early extrusion.


SHEEHY / COLLAR BUTTON DESIGN

  TE-7022-CE Fluoroplastic  Without wire  1.2mm I.D.
● Classic collar button design with symmetrical flanges.
● Larger inner diameter reduces here chance of blockage.
● For long-term ventilation in treatment of chronic serious otitis media.
 

BEVEL BOBBIN DESIGN

  TE-7029-CE, Fluoroplastic Without wire 1.14mm I.D.  



Combining the best features of the Baxter Bevel Button and the
Reuter Bobbin, the beveled shape resists occlusion and clears easily.

DONALDSON DESIGN

 
TE-7024
-CE
Silicone With tab to facilitate easy removal  1.1mm I.D.




TE-7025-CE Silicone Without tab 1.1mm I.D.


● Popular ventilation tube due to its straightforward design which resists extrusion.
● Silicone material offers elasticity for easy insertion. 
● Available with or without integral tab.
 

PAPARELLA DESIGN


  Type I

 TE-7027-CE
Silicone With integral tab 1.0mm I.D.


 
  Type I
 
TE-7026-CE
Silicone With integral tab 1.2mm I.D.


 
   Type II

 
TE-7076-CE Silicone With integral tab 1.5mm I.D.


● Unique design of notched inner flange facilitates insertion through simple
 "twist-in" movement.
● Very stable for long-term implantation. Integral tab for removal with forceps.
● Available are Type I and Type II.
● Type II is a long-term design similar to the short-term Type I.
● Type II has large inner flange allowing easy placement and 1.5mm inner
diameter to help prevent blockage.

ARMSTRONG DESIGN

  TE-7056-CE Polyethylene Grommet Type Short Shaft 1.1mm I.D

● Made of polyethylene or fluoroplastic.
● Beveled inner flange is angled to fit the tympanic membrane and resist
   premature extrusion.
● Available are original Plain End Type and Grommet Type with outer
   flange which helps prevent migration into middle ear.
● For long-term ventilation.

















T-TUBE DESIGN


  TE-7089-CE
Silicone  Pre-trimmed, 8mm Length,
  2mm Flanges 
1.1mm I.D.



  TE-7091-CE
Silicone Standard, 12mm Length,
  4mm Flanges 
1.1mm I.D.

● Proven to be the most popular long-term tube.
● The T-flange and long shaft design keep the tube firmly positioned
    giving the surgeon complete control over length of ventilation time.
● The silicone material allows soft flanges to collapse easily for
    introduction through a very small incision and safe and comfortable
    removal at any time.
● Can be easily trimmed to adapt to the surgeon's needs.
● Also features are pre-trimmed T-tubes for convenience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 






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