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- Weight: 1.0 lb
- Used to aspirate or evacuate fluid and debris during open surgery
- Provides rapid aspiration and resists clogging
- Transparent body enables clear visualization of fluids
- Single-use sterile instrument prevents cross-contamination
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ConMed
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MPN: 0034910
- Phone: (866) 426-6633
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yankauer instrument reusable?
No, the ConMed Bulb Tip Yankauer Instrument is designed exclusively for single-use only.
It is supplied as a sterile instrument to prevent cross-contamination and ensure patient safety during open surgical procedures. It must be disposed of after a single use.
Does this instrument provide rapid, efficient aspiration?
Yes, the ConMed Bulb Tip Yankauer is specifically engineered for rapid and efficient aspiration of fluids and debris during open surgical procedures.
Its features ensure consistent performance and safety:
- Clog Resistance: The design is engineered to resist clogging, ensuring quick fluid evacuation.
- Enhanced Safety: It includes crucial side eyes to minimize the risk of tissue grab during use.
- Clear Visibility: The instrument features a transparent, shatter-resistant body, allowing clinical staff to clearly visualize the aspirated contents.
- Infection Control: Each unit is supplied as a sterile, single-use instrument.
How many Yankauer instruments are included in a case?
The ConMed Bulb Tip Yankauer Instrument comes in a case containing 20 individual units, each with 6’ tubing.
What is the length of the tubing attached to the Yankauer instrument?
The tubing is 6 feet (1.8 meters) in length, providing ample reach during surgical procedures.
Is the ConMed Bulb Tip Yankauer Instrument sterile?
Yes, the ConMed Bulb Tip Yankauer Instrument is sterile to minimize the risk of infection and ensure patient safety.
Is the Yankauer instrument shatter-resistant?
Yes, the ConMed Yankauer instrument features a shatter-resistant construction. This durable design provides stability and may allow the instrument to be used for retraction purposes during open surgical procedures, if necessary.
Does the Yankauer instrument have any features to prevent tissue grab?
The ConMed Bulb Tip Yankauer Instrument includes side eyes to reduce the chance of tissue grab during suction, enhancing patient safety.
Does the Yankauer instrument resist clogging during use?
The ConMed Bulb Tip Yankauer Instrument resists clogging, allowing for rapid and efficient aspiration of fluids during surgical procedures.
What instrument configurations are available?
The ConMed Bulb Tip Yankauer Instrument is offered in two distinct configurations, allowing clinical staff to select the appropriate level of suction control:
- Standard (No Vent): This option provides continuous, rapid aspiration without any mechanism to modulate suction directly on the instrument.
- With Control Vent: This configuration features an integrated vent that allows the user to easily adjust or modulate the suction level during the procedure for greater precision.
Is the Yankauer durable enough for retraction?
Yes, the ConMed Bulb Tip Yankauer Instrument is built with a highly durable, shatter-resistant construction. This design is intended to provide exceptional strength and safety in the surgical environment.
Due to its robustness, the instrument is durable enough to potentially be used for retraction purposes during open surgical procedures, if needed, in addition to its primary function of rapid fluid aspiration.