PENNINE SUCTION CATHETER
PENNINE SUCTION CATHETER - Professional Airway Management Solution
Pennine suction catheters are sterile, single-use medical devices designed for safe and effective removal of secretions from the respiratory tract. Manufactured in the United Kingdom at Pennine Healthcare's state-of-the-art Derby facility, these catheters meet the highest quality standards for airway management in critical care and emergency situations.
Clinical Applications:
- Oral cavity suctioning
- Tracheal tube suctioning
- Endobronchial suction procedures
- Endotracheal tube maintenance
- Tracheostomy care
- Emergency airway clearance
- Post-operative respiratory care
- Critical care respiratory management
Key Design Features: Medical-grade PVC construction ensures flexibility and durability during procedures. The transparent catheter body allows visual monitoring of aspirated secretions. Smooth, atraumatic design without sharp edges minimizes patient discomfort and reduces risk of mucosal injury during insertion and suctioning. Kink-resistant tubing maintains consistent suction flow throughout the procedure.
Connection System: Color-coded funnel connector enables quick size identification and facilitates secure connection to Pennine suction connecting tubing. Standard configuration features terminal eye and side eyes for efficient secretion removal. Available in multiple configurations including standard, double eye, and terminal eye only options to suit specific clinical requirements.
Size Range and Specifications: Available in French gauge sizes from 6 CH to 16 CH, accommodating diverse patient populations from pediatric to adult. Standard lengths include 48cm, 53cm, and 60cm options. Each size features color-coded connectors for rapid identification in clinical settings.
Sterility and Packaging: Individually packaged in sterile peel pouches maintaining product integrity until point of use. Double-wrapped packaging provides additional contamination protection. All sterile products carry 5-year expiry dating.
Quality Manufacturing: Produced in ISO 14644-1 Class 8 accredited cleanroom facilities. Manufacturing complies with ISO 13485:2003 Quality System Standards and Medical Device Directive Article 12 requirements. Over 60 years of Pennine Healthcare manufacturing expertise ensures consistent product reliability.
Safety Features:
- Latex-free composition suitable for latex-sensitive patients
- Single-use design eliminating cross-contamination risks
- Smooth surface reducing tissue trauma
- Transparent body enabling secretion visualization
- Flexible construction adapting to anatomical pathways
Professional Trust: Pennine Healthcare suction catheters are trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide for reliable performance in airway management, combining British manufacturing quality with practical clinical design for optimal patient outcomes.