OTOLOGYCAL VENTILATION TUBE
Shepard ( Fluoroplastic ) |  |  |
Shah ( Fluoroplastic ) |  | |
T - Tubes (Silicone) |  | |
Shepard ( Fluoroplastic ) | |
 | Ease of insertion with forceps or a tube inserter have leed to this design's popularity.Available in silicone with a tab or in fluoroplastic with and without wire. Sterile. Single use. |
 | Feature | Material | A | B | C | D | E |
| w/Wire | FP / W | 1.14 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 2.4 | |
| w/o Wire | FP / W | 1.14 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 2.4 |
Shah ( Fluoroplastic ) | ||||
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 | Feature | Material | A | B | C | D | E |
| w/Wire | FP / W | 1.14 | 2.4 | 2.4 | - | 2.4 | |
| w/o Wire | FP / W | 1.14 | 2.4 | 2.4 | - | 2.4 | |
| Mini w/Wire | FP / W | 0.76 | 2.49 | 1.68 | 1.05 | 2.0 |
T - Tubes (Silicone) | ||
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Most often used for longer-term ventilation, the flexible flanges permit insertion through a smaller incision, stable positioning in the tympanic membrane, and easy removal. Sterile. Single use. | ||
 | Material | A | B | C | D | E |
| S / BL | 1.14 | 8 | - | 4.8 | - | |
| S / BL | 1.14 | 8 | - | 8 | - | |
| S / BL | 1.14 | 8 | - | 12 | - |