Inhealth Technologies Duckbill Voice Prostheses Blom-Singer 16 Fr. 10 mm Silicone

Duckbill Voice Prostheses Blom-Singer 16 Fr. 10 mm Silicone

The Blom-Singer duckbill voice prosthesis is a one way slit valve prosthesis for voice restoration following laryngectomy. It fits patients and clinicians looking for a patient-maintained option that can be inserted, removed, and cleaned independently. This version has a 16 Fr. diameter, 10 mm length, and silicone construction.

Good Fit For

• Voice restoration following laryngectomy
• Settings where a patient-maintained prosthesis is preferred
• Selection of a 16 Fr., 10 mm prosthesis

Key Features

• One way slit valve helps protect the airway during swallowing
• Opens under positive pressure so air crosses into the esophagus to produce voice
• Patient-maintained design supports independent insertion, removal, and cleaning
• 16 Fr. diameter for buyers selecting a specific prosthesis fit
• 10 mm length helps match this SKU to the required prosthesis size
• Silicone construction

Applications and Usage

• Placement in a passage between the trachea and the esophagus for voice restoration following laryngectomy
• Daily use by patients who independently insert, remove, and clean their prosthesis
• Swallowing and speech workflow where a one way valve is needed

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 10 mm.
• Choose the prosthesis by the required diameter and length for the intended fit
• This prosthesis is a patient-maintained option, which may matter for home care routines and training needs
• The valve is a one way slit design, so buyers comparing prosthesis types should confirm that valve style is appropriate

FAQ

• What is this duckbill voice prosthesis used for? This duckbill voice prosthesis is used for voice restoration following laryngectomy. It is designed for placement in a passage between the trachea and the esophagus.
• How does the valve work? The one way duckbill valve helps protect the airway during swallowing and opens under positive pressure so air can cross into the esophagus to produce voice.
• Can the patient handle this prosthesis independently? Yes. This is a patient-maintained device that the patient may insert, remove, and clean independently.
• What size is this prosthesis? This version has a 16 Fr. diameter and a 10 mm length.
• What material is this prosthesis made from? This prosthesis is made of silicone.

From Blom-Singer by Inhealth Technologies.