Ventilation Tubes (scroll down for complete list) • All products are sterile, single-use unless otherwise noted • Ventilation Tube Dimensions in millimeters 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 | |