Ventilation Tubes 
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• All products are sterile, single-use unless otherwise noted
• Ventilation Tube Dimensions in millimeters

• *Order in quantities of 6 tubes or 50 tubes per package. Please indicate a suffix for each order :
  - 01 (tube per package / 6 sterile packages per dispenser box)
  - 50 (packages per dispenser box)

Measurement Key A B C D E Inner Diameter Inner Flange Diameter Outer Flange Diameter Inter Flange Distance Total Length		Material Abbreviation Key FP/BL Fluoroplastic/Blue FP/W Fluoroplastic/White PE/BL   Polyethylene/Blue SI/BL Silicone/Blue SS Stainless Steel TT Titanium Material Descriptions

Armstrong Beveled Straight Shank
The angle of the beveled inner flange corresponds to the angle of the tympanic membrane for easier insertion, resistance to premature extrusion, and visibility through the lumen.

Armstrong Beveled Straight Shank	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0500-*	----	S / BL	1.14	2.6	—	7.0	—
	VT-0501-*	----	FP / BL	1.14	2.6	—	7.5	—
	VT-0502-*	----	PE / BL	1.14	2.6	—	7.0	—

Armstrong Grommet
Beveled inner flange corresponds to the angle of the tympanic membrane for easier insertion, extrusion resistance, and visibility through the lumen. Outer flange adds security.

Armstrong Grommet	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0503-*	----	FP / BL	1.14	2.6	2.4	1.0	4.0
	VT-0507-*	w/Wire	FP / BL	1.14	2.5	2.4	1.0	4.0
	VT-0509-*	----	PE / BL	1.09	2.5	2.5	1.0	4.3

Modified Armstrong Grommet
Modified angle facilitates insertion into the myringotomy.

Modified Armstrong Grommet	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0508-*	----	FP / BL	1.14	3.07	2.59	1.29	3.07

Baxter Bevel Button
The beveled shape resists occlusion and clears easily. It permits improved visibility through the lumen. The smaller models are especially useful for small ear canal or pediatric applications

Baxter Bevel Button	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0602-*	----	FP / W	1.27	3.0	3.0	—	2.2
	VT-0603-*	Mini	FP / W	0.89	2.3	2.3	—	1.6
	VT-0607-*	Mini	SI / BL	0.89	2.3	2.3	—	1.6
	VT-0612-*	----	FP / BL	1.27	3.0	3.0	—	2.2

Bevel Bobbin
Combining the best features of the Baxter Bevel Button and the Reuter Bobbin, the beveled shape resists occlusion and clears easily.

Bevel Bobbin	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0608-*	----	FP	1.14	2.79	2.79	0.66	1.75

Collar Button
Available in fluoroplastic, silicon or titanium, with or without wire, and two inner lumen diameters. These large inner diameter models offer increased drainage and ventilation. Similar to Reuter Bobbin without holes.

Collar Button	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-1000-*	w / wire	FP / W	1.27	2.9	2.9	1.4	2.1
	VT-1001-*	----	FP / W	1.27	2.9	2.9	1.4	2.1
	VT-1002-*	----	SI / BL	1.27	2.84	2.84	1.43	2.03
	VT-1011	----	FP / BL	1.27	2.9	2.9	1.4	2.1
	VT-1031-*	----	TT	1.27	2.9	2.9	1.4	2.0
	VT-1035-*	----	TT	1.5	2.9	2.9	1.4	2.0

Donaldson
The large lumen offers good ventilation and the dual flange design resists migration and extrusion. Available with a tab for insertion and removal convenience.

Donaldson	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0100-*	----	SI / BL	1.14	2.4	2.4	0.8	2.2
	VT-0101-*	w / tab	SI / BL	1.14	2.4	2.4	0.8	2.2
	VT-0102-*	----	FT / W	1.14	2.4	2.4	0.8	2.2

Feuerstein Split
The split tube is designed for improved resistance to both extrusion and migration. The smaller inner flange offers easier insertion in small incisions.

Feuerstein Split	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0904-*	----	FP / W	1.14	2.2	—	—	12.0

Mini-Grommet
Dimensioned for pediatric, small ear canal, and tortuous ear canal applications. Mini-Grommet tubes are precision-machined from lightweight, certified titanium.

Mini-Grommet	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-1425-*	----	TT	0.76	1.5	1.5	1.0	1.5

Mini-Tef
Dimensioned for pediatric, small ear canal, and tortuous ear canal applications. Mini-Tef tubes are constructed of white fluoroplastic and feature a larger diameter inner flange.

Mini-Tef	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-1602-*	----	FP / W	0.89	2.0	1.6	1.0	1.5

Paparella
Available in two inner lumen and flange sizes (Types I and II), the notched inner flange is designed for a "twist-in" insertion in a smaller incision.

Paparella	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0300-*	Type I	SI / BL	1.14	2.4	2.1	1.1	2.2
	VT-0301-*	Type II	SI / BL	1.42	4.4	2.7	1.1	2.2

Pope Beveled Grommet
The angle and style of the flanges permit passage of the tubes through smaller speculums. The angled flanges offer improved direct visibility through the tube lumen.

Pope Beveled Grommet	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-1504-*	----	PE / BL	1.14	2.6	2.6	1.1	1.7

Reuter Bobbin with Holes
The larger flange diameters encourage longer-term retention. The design is available with and without wire in a variety of materials and lumen diameters.

Reuter Bobbin with Holes	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-1200-*	w / wire	SS	1.0	2.8	2.8	1.0	1.4
	VT-1201-*	----	SS	1.0	2.8	2.8	1.0	1.4
	VT-1202-*	----	FP / W	1.0	2.8	2.8	1.0	1.4
	VT-1205-*	----	SS	1.14	2.8	2.8	1.0	1.4
	VT-1221-*	----	TT	1.0	2.8	2.8	1.0	1.4
	VT-1223-*		TT	1.14	2.8	2.8	1.0	1.4
	VT-1225-*	----	TT	1.27	2.8	2.8	1.0	1.4

Reuter Bobbin without Holes
The larger flange diameters encourage longer-term retention. The short flange model is designed to pass through smaller speculums. Available in three lumen diameters. Design is similar to Collar Button design.

Reuter Bobbin w/out Holes	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-1203-*	----	FP / W	1.0	2.8	2.8	1.0	1.5
	VT-1204-*	----	FP / W	1.14	2.8	2.8	1.0	1.5
	VT-1207-*	----	FP / W	1.0	2.59	2.59	0.97	1.3
	VT-1214-*	----	FP / BL	1.14	2.8	2.8	1.0	1.5
	VT-1231-*	----	TT	1.14	2.8	2.8	1.0	1.4
	VT-1232-*	----	TT	1.27	2.8	2.8	1.0	1.4

Shah
The tab on the outer flange facilitates insertion and better resists extrusion.

Shah	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0802-*	w / tab	FP / W	1.14	2.4	2.4	—	2.5
	VT-0803-*	----	FP / W	1.14	2.4	2.4	—	2.5
	VT-0804-*	----	FP / W	1.14	2.4	2.4	—	2.5
	VT-0806-*	----	PE / BL	1.02	2.4	2.4	0.056	2.18

Shepard
Ease of insertion with forceps or a tube inserter have led to this design's popularity. Available in silicone with a tab or in fluoroplastic with and without wire.

Shepard	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0200-*<	w / tab	SI / BL	1.0	2.4	2.4	1.6	2.4
	VT-0201-*	w / wire	FP / W	1.14	2.4	2.4	1.6	2.4
	VT-0202-*	----	FP / W	1.14	2.4	2.4	1.6	2.4
	VT-0203-*	w / wire	FP / W	1.0	2.4	2.4	1.6	2.4
	VT-0204-*	----	FP / W	1.0	2.4	2.4	1.6	2.4
	VT-0205-*	wrapped wire	FP	1.14	2.4	2.4	1.6	2.4
	VT-0206-*	wrapped wire	FP	1.0	2.4	2.4	1.6	2.4
	VT-0212-*	----	FP / BL	1.14	2.4	2.4	1.6	2.4

Shepard with Tail

Shepard with Tail	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0207-*	----	PE / BL	1.02	2.34	2.34	.058	2.11

Spooner 
A straight shank design, this tube is constructed of blue polyethylene for smooth surface characteristics and reduced likelihood of clogging. It may be trimmed to length.

Spooner	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0910-*	----	PE / BL	1.19	2.6	—	—	7.3

Straight Shank
Smaller inner flange facilitates insertion in a smaller incision. May be cut to length. Longer shaft lengths may help resist water migration into the middle ear.

Straight Shank	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0900-*	----	FP / W	1.14	2.2	—	—	12.0
	VT-0901-*	----	FP / W	1.14	2.2	—	—	7.0
	VT-0902-*	----	FP / W	0.89	2.2	—	—	12.0
	VT-0903-*	----	FP / W	0.89	2.2	—	—	7.0

T-Tube
Most often used for longer-term ventilation, the flexible flanges permit insertion through a smaller incision, stable positioning in the tympanic membrane, and easy removal.

T-Tube	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0400-*	----	SI / BL	1.14	9.8	—	12.0	—
	VT-0401-*	----	SI / BL	1.14	7.9	—	4.8	—
	VT-0406-*	----	SI / BL	1.14	4.1	—	4.8	—
	VT-0407-*	----	SI / BL	1.14	5.6	—	8.0	—

T-Tube SuperSoft
Most often used for longer-term ventilation, the flexible flanges permit insertion through a smaller incision, stable positioning in the tympanic membrane, and easy removal.

T-Tube SuperSoft	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0409-*	----	SI/BL	1.14	9.8	--	12.0	--
	VT-0410-*	----	SI/BL	1.14	5.6	--	8.0	--

Grommet T-Tube
Retaining the advantages of the conventional T-tubes, this larger-lumen design adds a butterfly-shaped grommet with integral tab for ease of insertion and removal.

Grommet T-Tube	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0403-*	----	SI / BL	1.27	6.4	3.8	2.4	3.5

Touma T-Tube
This compact length, longer-term design features flat T-type inner flanges and an outer grommet with integral tab for ease of insertion and removal.

Touma T-Tube	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0405-*	----	SI / BL	1.14	5.8	2.4	1.3	2.1

Touma II T-Tube
This compact length, longer-term design features flat T-type inner flanges and an outer grommet with integral tab for ease of insertion and removal.

Touma II T-Tube	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0408-*	----	SI/BL	1.12	5.0	2.59	0.63	2.08

Umbrella
Available in two lumen and flange sizes (Types I and II), the inner flange collapses during insertion through a smaller incision and inverts for convenient removal.

Umbrella	Product No.	Feature	Material	A	B	C	D	E
	VT-0700-*	Type I	SI / BL	1.0	2.3	2.3	0.8	3.2
	VT-0701-*	Type II	SI / BL	1.5	4.8	3.2	0.8	3.2
	VT-0702-*	Type I w / wire	SI / BL	1.0	2.3	2.3	0.8	3.2

T-Tube Inserter
Facilitates rapid insertion of any length T-Tube. Special push-pin stored in the handle aids in loading T-Tubes.

T-Tube Inserter	Product No.	Description	Unit / Box
	13-31-40	Non-sterile, reusable.	1