Inhealth Technologies Duckbill Voice Prostheses Blom-Singer 18 Fr. 18 mm Silicone

Duckbill Voice Prostheses Blom-Singer 18 Fr. 18 mm Silicone

The Blom-Singer duckbill voice prosthesis is a one way slit valve prosthesis for voice restoration following laryngectomy. It is intended for placement in a passage between the trachea and esophagus, and its patient-maintained design supports independent insertion, removal, and cleaning. This version has an 18 mm length and an 18 Fr. diameter.

Good Fit For

• Voice restoration following laryngectomy
• Patients able to manage insertion, removal, and cleaning independently
• Care settings selecting an 18 Fr., 18 mm prosthesis

Key Features

• One way slit valve prosthesis for voice restoration following laryngectomy
• Duckbill valve helps protect the airway during swallowing
• Valve opens under positive pressure so air can cross into the esophagus to produce voice
• Patient-maintained design allows independent insertion, removal, and cleaning
• Sized at 18 Fr. diameter and 18 mm length for selection by required fit

Applications and Usage

• Restoring voice after laryngectomy
• Placement between the trachea and esophagus
• Supporting swallowing by helping protect the airway with a one way valve
• Patient-managed daily handling and cleaning

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 18 mm.
• This is a patient-maintained device, so independent handling is part of normal use.
• Selection should match the required diameter and length for the intended placement.
• The prosthesis uses a one way slit valve design for airflow and swallowing protection.

FAQ

• What is this duckbill voice prosthesis used for? This duckbill voice prosthesis is used for voice restoration following laryngectomy.
• How does the valve work? The one way slit valve helps protect the airway during swallowing and opens under positive pressure so air crosses into the esophagus to produce voice.
• Can the patient handle this prosthesis independently? Yes. The duckbill prosthesis is a patient-maintained device, so the patient may insert, remove, and clean it independently.
• What size is this prosthesis? This version has an 18 Fr. diameter and an 18 mm length.

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