Catheter, Eustachian, Hartmann

Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
EMDN related code(s)
Q03040101
EAR DRAINAGE AND VENTILATION CATHETERS AND CANNULAS
GMDN related code(s)
42451
Eustachian catheter, reusable (A long, flexible tube used for middle ear drainage and/or temporary equalization of the pressure on both sides of the eardrum via insufflation. The distal tip is passed along the floor of the nose and guided into the Eustachian tube; air may be blown from an external bag through the device and into the middle ear. It is typically made of soft metals [e.g., silver (Ag) coated brass], and has a curved distal end with a slightly bulbous tip and a wider funnel-like proximal end with a finger ring to aid manipulation. This is a reusable device.)