Respiratory & Airway Management

Suction Catheter, PVC, With or Without Control Valve

Respiratory secretion removal

The Suction Catheter is designed for effective removal of respiratory secretions from the airway.

Key takeaways

Soft, kink-resistant PVC suction catheter for removing respiratory secretions.
The company catalog lists Fr 6–18, with or without a control valve; the connector is color-coded by size.
Smooth rounded tip with side eyes; EO sterilized, single use.

The HOPE Medical suction catheter is an open, single-use airway suction catheter made of soft, non-toxic medical-grade PVC. It removes secretions from the mouth, nose and throat and from artificial airways such as endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes. The tip is smooth and rounded with side eyes, and the color-coded connector shows the French size.

Key Features

Soft, flexible, kink-resistant PVC
Smooth rounded tip with side eyes
With or without control valve
Sizes Fr 6 to Fr 18
Color-coded connector
EO sterilized, single use

Applications

Oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal and endotracheal suctioning in ICU, neonatal units, wards and emergency care, connected to wall suction or a portable suction machine. For suctioning the mouth and surgical field with a rigid handle, see the Yankauer suction set.

How to specify when requesting a quote

Fr size mix and quantity per size
With or without control valve
Catheter length
Unit pack, carton and private label
Destination market and documents

Technical and purchasing information

The Suction Catheter is designed for effective removal of respiratory secretions from the airway. The final configuration, packaging and supporting documents are confirmed against your order and destination market.

Material: Medical-grade, non-toxic PVC
Features: Soft, flexible and kink-resistant
Tip: Smooth rounded tip with side eyes
Identification: Color-coded connector for easy size identification
Sizes: Various sizes available
Sterilization: EO
Use: Single use only

Application and configuration

Confirm the intended use, material, size and model before sample approval or production. Product-specific options are recorded in the quotation and specification sheet.

Packaging and cartons

Packaging, artwork and carton requirements can be reviewed for the selected product. Feasibility is confirmed for the exact order rather than assumed across the category.

Quality and documentation

Available quality and export records vary by product and market. Share the destination and required documents so they can be checked before approval.

Buyer questions, answered

Clear answers for preparing a comparable sourcing request for Suction Catheter.

What size suction catheter is used for an endotracheal tube?

A common rule is that the catheter's outer diameter should be no more than half of the tube's internal diameter. Because 3 Fr equals 1 mm, an 8.0 mm ET tube pairs with a catheter of about 12 Fr. Follow your facility's suctioning protocol.

What do suction catheter color codes mean?

The connector color marks the French size so the right catheter can be picked quickly in an emergency. Check the size printed on the pack as well, because color schemes vary between suppliers.

Suction catheter with or without control valve: which should you choose?

A catheter with a thumb control valve applies suction only while the valve is covered, which gives intermittent control at the bedside. Without a valve, suction is controlled at the regulator or by pinching the tube. Many buyers stock both.

What suction catheter size is used for adults?

Adults use sizes toward the upper part of the range, and children and neonates the smaller sizes. For suctioning through an artificial airway, the catheter must also be small enough for the tube's internal diameter. The catalog range for this catheter is Fr 6 to Fr 18.