Inhealth Technologies Voice Prosthesis Blom-Singer 16 Fr. 14 mm

Voice Prosthesis Blom-Singer 16 Fr. 14 mm

The Blom-Singer voice prosthesis is a duckbill one-way slit valve prosthesis for voice restoration following laryngectomy. It is intended for placement in a passage between the trachea and the esophagus, and the patient-maintained design supports independent insertion, removal, and cleaning. This version has a 16 Fr. diameter and 14 mm length.

Good Fit For

• Voice restoration following laryngectomy
• Settings where a patient-maintained prosthesis is preferred
• Buyers selecting a 16 Fr., 14 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 crosses into the esophagus to produce voice
• Patient-maintained design supports independent insertion, removal, and cleaning
• 16 Fr. diameter with 14 mm length for size-specific selection

Applications and Usage

• Placement between the trachea and esophagus for voice restoration after laryngectomy
• Use when independent patient insertion, removal, and cleaning are part of the care approach

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 14 mm.
• Size selection matters; this prosthesis is 16 Fr. in diameter and 14 mm in length.
• This is a duckbill, one-way slit valve style, which may matter when matching patient or clinician preference.
• The device is described as patient-maintained, so workflows can include patient insertion, removal, and cleaning.

FAQ

• What is this voice prosthesis used for? This voice prosthesis is used for voice restoration following laryngectomy.
• How does the valve work? The one-way duckbill valve protects 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 is a patient-maintained device, and the patient may insert, remove, and clean it independently.
• What size is this prosthesis? This version has a 16 Fr. diameter and a 14 mm length.

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