The dual-tube microsurgical suction instrument.

Boström, S; Ekseth, K; Zsigmond, P; Nilsson, I; Vegfors, M · Acta Neurochir (Wien) · 1998

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Abstract

A dual-tube suction instrument intended for both macro- and microsurgery has been developed. A detachable air-tight inner tube is fitted into a conventional suction instrument; extending the ordinary sucking tube. The inner tube can easily be fitted, as well as removed from the other tube; a particular advantage in case the inner tube becomes obstructed. On removal of the inner tube the outer tube becomes cleaned and is at once, ready for re-use. Since the suction instrument does not have to be removed from the suction hose, valuable time is saved, enabling permanent sucking capacity.

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