Suction Catheters Size 12
SKU: 10331005537
Product Details
The KBM Suction Catheters Size 12 Fr are sterile, single-use medical devices essential for airway management.
Crafted from high-quality, medical-grade PVC, these catheters are designed for the efficient and safe removal of respiratory secretions from the trachea and bronchi.
Each catheter features a smooth, atraumatic tip with two eyes for effective and gentle suctioning, minimizing trauma to the patient's delicate mucous membranes.
These catheters are commonly utilized in hospitals, clinics, and home care settings to maintain clear breathing passages and prevent respiratory complications, making them a crucial tool for patient care.
They conform to international standards for medical devices, ensuring reliability and performance.
Benefits of Use
- Efficiently clears respiratory secretions, improving patient breathing.
- Minimizes tracheal trauma with a smooth, atraumatic tip.
- Made from medical-grade PVC for safety and biocompatibility.
- Helps prevent respiratory complications such as pneumonia and atelectasis.
- Sterile and single-use design ensures hygiene and reduces infection risk.
- Suitable for a wide range of clinical and home care environments.
How to Use
- Ensure hands are clean and sterile gloves are worn before handling the catheter.
- Open the sterile package carefully without contaminating the catheter.
- Attach the catheter to a suction source, ensuring a secure connection.
- Gently insert the catheter into the patient's airway (e.g., endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube) to the desired depth.
- Apply intermittent suction by covering and uncovering the control port, rotating the catheter as it is slowly withdrawn.
- Limit suctioning time to avoid hypoxia; typically no more than 10-15 seconds per pass.
- Dispose of the used catheter and gloves in an appropriate biohazard container immediately after use.
- Always follow institutional protocols and a healthcare professional's specific instructions.
Caution & Warnings
- For single-use only. Do not re-sterilize or reuse, as this may lead to infection or device malfunction.
- Sterile unless package is opened or damaged. Inspect packaging before use.
- Do not apply continuous suction, as this can cause mucosal damage.
- Excessive force during insertion can cause injury to the airway.
- Use only with appropriate suction equipment and settings.
- Monitor patient's oxygen saturation and vital signs during and after suctioning.
- If any adverse reaction occurs, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Dispose of according to local regulations for medical waste.
Ingredients
- Medical-grade Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Plasticizer (if applicable, for flexibility)
| Brand | KBM |
|---|---|
| Is Wasfaty Product | No |
| Gtin | 102081004859 |
| Recommended Sale Price | 28.75 |
| Principle | Evacuation of respiratory secretions |
| IBC | 102081004859 |
| Drug Type | Medical Device |
| Strength | 12 |
| Strength Unit | Fr |
| Form | Catheter |
| Admin Route | Oropharyngeal, Nasopharyngeal, Tracheal |
| Size | 12 |
| Size Unit | Fr |
| Package Types | Sterile pouch, Box |
| Package Size | 1 unit per pouch |
| shelfLife | 60 months |
| Storage conditions | Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Do not store above 30°C. |
| Refrigerator Storage | No |









