This manual mucus extractor is a portable, hand-operated device for clearing mucus and secretions from the airway. Secretions are drawn into a transparent collection chamber through a suction catheter, and the chamber allows the volume and appearance of what has been cleared to be seen. It is available with a 25 mL or 40 mL collection chamber and is supplied sterile for single use.
Key Features:
Portable, hand-operated device for airway suctioning
No power supply required
Transparent collection chamber for visual inspection of secretions
Available with 25 mL or 40 mL collection volume
Connects to a standard suction catheter
Sterile, single use, individually packed
Applications:
Clearing mucus and secretions from a newborn's airway at delivery
Emergency airway clearance where powered suction is unavailable
Suctioning in delivery rooms, nurseries and emergency departments
Portable suction during patient transport
ENT and general secretion clearance
Important Notes:
Single use only. Do not reuse or resterilize.
Do not use if the package is damaged or opened.
Check that the collection chamber and cap are correctly assembled before use.
Use with an appropriate suction catheter for the patient.
Do not overfill the collection chamber; replace the device if it reaches capacity.
If the device is mouth-operated, use the overflow filter and do not allow secretions to reach the operator.
Apply suction gently and only while withdrawing the catheter.
This device is a suction accessory for clearing secretions. It does not provide airway protection or ventilatory support.
This is a manual suction device for clearing secretions. For open oral suctioning with a rigid tip, see our Yankauer suction tip.
