The Disposable Yankauer Suction Tip is a specialized surgical suction instrument used for precise, controlled aspiration of fluids from the oropharyngeal cavity and surgical sites. Its robust design makes it indispensable in oral surgery, emergency situations, and hospital dental settings.
Technical Specifications & Material Science: This rigid, curved suction tip is molded from clear or opaque medical-grade polystyrene or polypropylene. The design features a large, rounded distal end with multiple peripheral holes. This “tonsil” or “poole” tip design allows for efficient fluid removal while minimizing the chance of soft tissue (like the mucosa or tonsillar pillars) being drawn into and occluding the lumen. It has a finger-controlled vent on the proximal end, which the clinician covers to initiate suction and releases to stop. The proximal connector is a standard 10mm or 12mm fitting compatible with wall-mounted or portable suction units. It is supplied individually blister-packed, often in a sterile format.
Industry Standards & Compliance: CE-marked and FDA-cleared as a Class I or II medical device. Sterile versions are validated for Ethylene Oxide (EO) or Gamma irradiation sterilization. Manufactured under ISO 13485 quality management.
Application Scenarios: Primarily used in oral and maxillofacial surgery (extractions, implant placement, biopsies) to keep the surgical field clear of blood and irrigation fluid. Critical in emergency protocols for airway management (suctioning vomit or secretions). Also used in hospital wards and ICUs for patient oral care and in dental trauma cases.
Usage Guidelines: Connect the tip to the suction tubing. For sterile procedures, open the blister pack aseptically. Insert into the oral cavity or surgical site. Use the finger vent to control suction intermittently, applying suction only when necessary to minimize tissue trauma. For single-use only. After the procedure, dispose of the entire unit as biohazardous sharps or regulated medical waste.
Market Value Proposition: The Yankauer tip addresses a critical need in surgical and emergency dentistry that standard HVE tips cannot meet. Its design prevents clogging and tissue damage during vigorous suctioning. Supplying sterile, blister-packed Yankauer tips positions you as a supplier to oral surgeons, hospital dental departments, and clinics with advanced surgical services. It is a specialized, higher-value consumable compared to standard suction tips, with clear clinical justification for its use.