Quick Answer: The Suction Tube is a single-use PVC suction catheter, size CH16 and about 50 cm long, with an open straight distal end with two side windows.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Single-channel PVC tube, disposable
Open straight distal end with two side windows
Cup connector with conical tip for a suction pump system
Colour code and external diameter shown on the cup connector
Diameter given in Charriere (French gauge)
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
PVC
Size
CH16
Length
Approx. 50 cm
Channels
Single
Distal end
Open, straight, two side windows
Proximal end
Cup connector, conical tip
About This Product
A suction tube is attached to a suction pump to clear secretions from the mouth or airway. The colour-coded connector lets staff pick the right size quickly from stock. Educational Instrument can dispatch the Suction Tube to laboratories in Qatar, Cameroon, Belize, Bhutan, Eswatini and Poland.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the size of the Suction Tube shown?
The colour code and external diameter are marked on the cup connector; the listed size is CH16, about 50 cm long.
