Silicon Suction Tubing, 1.3m Long - Flexible, Durable, Medical Grade
- Medical-Grade Silicone Construction - manufactured from durable medical-grade silicone providing the flexibility, strength, and chemical resistance required for suction tubing in clinical and care home environments; silicone construction supports compatibility with the disinfectant wipe-down NHS IPC decontamination protocol between patient uses.
- Kink-Resistant and Transparent - kink-resistant design maintains uninterrupted suction flow throughout the procedure even when the tubing is repositioned or routed around patient positioning aids; transparent construction allows care staff to visually monitor flow and detect blockages or blood-stained secretions without disconnecting the circuit.
- 1.3m Length for Flexible Positioning - 1.3m tubing length provides sufficient reach for bedside suction use, allowing the aspirator unit to be positioned on a side table or floor stand while maintaining connection to the suction catheter at the patient without tubing tension or recoil.
- Compatible with All 3A Aspirator Models - replacement tubing for the full 3A Professional Aspirator range; NHS IPC infection control guidance for suction tubing requires replacement between patient uses or per the frequency specified in the care home suction equipment infection control policy.
3A Silicone Suction Tubing - 1.3m Medical Grade - Kink-Resistant
The 3A Silicone Suction Tubing is a 1.3m medical-grade replacement tubing for use with the full 3A Professional Aspirator range. Kink-resistant silicone construction maintains uninterrupted suction flow during repositioning, and the transparent design allows visual flow monitoring throughout the suction procedure. Compatible with all 3A aspirator models, it should be replaced per the NHS IPC suction equipment infection control protocol and the care home documented maintenance schedule.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-3A561 |
| Length | 1.3 metres |
| Material | Medical-grade silicone |
| Design Features | Kink-resistant; transparent |
| Compatible Models | All 3A Professional Aspirators |
Regulatory Compliance
As a component used with an MHRA-regulated Class IIa medical device (the 3A Professional Aspirator), the suction tubing replacement and decontamination schedule forms part of the overall suction equipment NHS IPC infection control protocol. NHS IPC guidance requires that suction tubing in contact with patient secretions is replaced between patient uses; medical-grade silicone is the material specification required for compliance with suction circuit hygiene standards. CQC Regulation 12 documentation should include the tubing replacement schedule as part of the suction equipment maintenance record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this tubing be used with aspirators other than the 3A range?
The tubing is manufactured to the 3A Professional Aspirator connector specification and is confirmed compatible with all models in the 3A range. Compatibility with aspirators from other manufacturers should be verified against the connector diameter and tubing bore specification before use. Using non-manufacturer-specified tubing with an MHRA-regulated Class IIa medical device may affect the device performance specification and should be documented in the care home CQC Regulation 12 equipment maintenance record.
How should suction tubing be managed for infection control between uses?
NHS IPC infection control guidance for suction circuits requires that tubing in contact with patient secretions is replaced between patient uses rather than decontaminated and reused; silicone tubing cannot be reliably decontaminated to the internal bore once contaminated with biological material. Replacement tubing should be stocked as a consumable alongside the antibacterial filter and disposable liner in the suction equipment consumables store, with stock levels managed per the care home NHS IPC suction protocol.
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NCL-3A561
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- Medical-Grade Silicone Construction - manufactured from durable medical-grade silicone providing the flexibility, strength, and chemical resistance required for suction tubing in clinical and care home environments; silicone construction supports compatibility with the disinfectant wipe-down NHS IPC decontamination protocol between patient uses.
- Kink-Resistant and Transparent - kink-resistant design maintains uninterrupted suction flow throughout the procedure even when the tubing is repositioned or routed around patient positioning aids; transparent construction allows care staff to visually monitor flow and detect blockages or blood-stained secretions without disconnecting the circuit.
- 1.3m Length for Flexible Positioning - 1.3m tubing length provides sufficient reach for bedside suction use, allowing the aspirator unit to be positioned on a side table or floor stand while maintaining connection to the suction catheter at the patient without tubing tension or recoil.
- Compatible with All 3A Aspirator Models - replacement tubing for the full 3A Professional Aspirator range; NHS IPC infection control guidance for suction tubing requires replacement between patient uses or per the frequency specified in the care home suction equipment infection control policy.