Romsons Mucus Extractor Oropharyngeal Catheter

DESCRIPTION

The Romsons Mucus Extractor (GS-5018) is a specialized medical device designed primarily for the safe and effective aspiration of secretions from the oropharynx of newborns. It is also a standard tool for collecting mucus specimens for microbiological examinations.

Core Design & Features

• Transparent Container: Made from medical-grade, non-toxic PVC or Polypropylene, the 25ml chamber allows for immediate visual inspection of the aspirate (color, consistency, and volume).

• Trauma-Free Catheter: The catheter features a low-friction surface and a “silk-smooth” round, open-end tip. This design ensures that the device can be inserted into a newborn’s delicate airway without causing tissue trauma.

• Dual Functionality: While its primary use is clearing airways, it includes a spare plug cap. This allows the container to be sealed securely after collection for safe transport to a laboratory or aseptic disposal.

• Sterility: Each unit is individually double-packed in a peelable soft blister pack, ensuring it remains sterile until the moment of use.

  Clinical Applications

  1. Neonatal Resuscitation: Used immediately after birth to clear the airway of amniotic fluid or mucus to help the infant take their first breath.

  2. Specimen Collection: Used to obtain sterile samples from the respiratory tract for diagnostic testing (e.g., testing for infections).

  3. Critical Care: Essential in Labor Rooms, NICUs, and Pediatric wards for managing patients who cannot clear their own secretions.

  How to Use (Standard Procedure)

  1. Connect the catheter end to a controlled suction source (if using the manual version, the caregiver provides suction via the mouthpiece).

  2. Gently insert the smooth tip into the oropharynx.

  3. Apply suction to collect the mucus into the chamber.

  4. If a laboratory sample is needed, disconnect the catheter and seal the chamber with the provided spare cap.