Olympus America Ear Ventilation Tube Richards T 9.8 mm Ultrasil Silicone Blue, 6/BX

Ear Ventilation Tube Richards T 9.8 mm Ultrasil Silicone Blue, 6/BX

This ear ventilation tube is a Richards T style tube sized 9.8 mm. It may fit surgeons looking for a long-term ventilation tube that can be inserted through a smaller incision and remain firmly positioned in the tympanic membrane. The blue silicone tube has a long shaft with flexible flanges and can be trimmed to adapt to the surgeon's needs.

Good Fit For

• ENT procedures requiring a long-term ventilation tube
• Cases where a smaller incision is preferred
• Workflows that may benefit from trim-to-length flexibility

Key Features

• Richards T style supports long-term ventilation tube selection
• Designed for insertion through a smaller incision, which may help procedural access
• Made of blue silicone and can be trimmed to suit surgeon preference
• Long shaft and flexible flanges are intended to support extraction
• 9.8 mm size helps buyers match the tube to procedural requirements

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a long-term ear ventilation tube for tympanic membrane placement
• Choosing a tube intended for insertion through a smaller incision
• Using a trimmable blue silicone tube when surgeon preference may vary

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 9.8 mm.
• This SKU is the Richards T style in a 9.8 mm size, so confirm the size and style needed before ordering.
• The tube can be trimmed, which may matter for surgeons who prefer to adapt the tube during use.

FAQ

• Is this ear ventilation tube intended for long-term use? Yes. The Richards T-tube is described as a long-term ventilation tube.
• Can this tube be inserted through a smaller incision? Yes. The product details state that it is easily inserted through a smaller incision.
• Can the tube be trimmed? Yes. The blue silicone tube is described as easily trimmed to adapt to the surgeon's needs.
• What size is this Richards T ear ventilation tube? This tube is 9.8 mm.
• What material and color does this tube use? The tube is blue silicone, with the material noted as Ultrasil Silicone in the source facts.

From Olympus America.