The Baxter Beveled Button Ventilation Tube (14621) is a white, fluoroplastic tympanostomy tube designed for middle ear ventilation in patients with chronic otitis media or recurrent ear infections. Its beveled button shape is engineered to resist occlusion, clear easily, and provide improved visibility through the lumen. The fluoroplastic material ensures biocompatibility and durability, making it suitable for both pediatric and adult ear canal applications. The tube is sterile and intended for use by medical professionals in myringotomy or tympanostomy procedures.
Key Features:
- Beveled button design resists occlusion and allows for easy clearing.
- Improved visibility through the lumen for enhanced procedural control.
- Made from white fluoroplastic: biocompatible, smooth, and durable.
- Especially useful for small ear canals or pediatric cases.
- Sterile and packaged for single use.
- Inner diameter: 0.97 mm; Inner flange diameter: 2.3 mm; Length: 1.6 mm.
- Designed by David Baxter, RN, Boston, MA.