Suction machine (aspirator) and Yankauer suction tip

In most surgeries, the amount of bleeding and fluids in the surgical site is such that in addition to using tampons, suture and cautery, it is necessary to remove the blood and secretions collected from the tissue and the surgical site by another technique. This causes to improve the vision and performance of the surgeon as well as reduce the complications caused by surgery. In such cases, suction machines and Yankauer suction tips are used for fluids collection.

What is a suction machine?

Suction machine or vacuum pump is a device that creates a negative pressure by a suction pump, it draws air and liquids inwards. This device is used to remove secretions and blood from wherever the volume of fluids in the surgical site is high (such as inside the abdomen).

In order to use this device, a number of accessories including suction connecting tubing and a tool to connect to the tube and communicate with the surgical position (suction) are required.

Since these equipment are in contact with blood and secretions, the possibility of contamination is very high, and due care must be taken during use to prevent the transmission of infection.

Considering the proximity of the aspirator head and connecting tubing to the surgical site, the difficulty of washing, disinfecting and sterilizing this tool, as well as it delicate and narrow ducts, using a single-use tube and suction tip is one of the best, simplest and safest methods to prevent and control pollution.

Types of suction tip

According to the type of surgery, the location of the surgery and the amount of bleeding, different types of suction tip are used depending on the diagnosis of the surgeon.

The bigger suction tips are used for bigger cavity and more liquid so that they can have the proper suction during surgery and keep the surgical site clean. The power of the suction device is also very important in this case.

Among the most important types of suction tips, we should mention Frazier suction tip, Yankauer suction tip, Pool suction tip, etc.

About the Yankauer suction tip

The most widely used aspirator head is Yankauer suction tip, which is used in most surgeries and is connected to the tube and suction device through a connector. Then, by creating proper suction, surgeon drains the blood and secretions left in the surgical site.

This tool has a length of 27 cm and is used in most surgeries due to its suitable shape and suction power. Yankauer suction is used in open surgeries where bleeding and secretions are present to a significant extent.

Since Yankauer suction tip produced by AJP brand is disposable, it will prevent the transmission of contamination to a great extent.

Application of  Yankauer suction tip

The suitable shape and large duct of Yankauer suction tip have caused this suction tip to be used in most open surgeries. This tool is used in general surgeries, gynecology, urology, thoracic, orthopedics, spine, brain and nerves, ear, nose, and throat, etc. to drain the fluids lost from the surgical site.

By collecting blood and secretions, during the surgery, the surgeon can have a better view and performance.

How to use AJP disposable Yankauer suction tip

Before the start of surgery and after the patient is draped and the surgical instrument table is covered, the opened sterile single-use suction tip package is placed on the surgical table. Disposable suction tip is connected to the suction tube from the end and is ready to be used by connecting the suction tube to the suction device.

At the beginning of the surgery, the suction tip is placed by the surgical team members in the surgical site and the desired site to perform the suction for necessary time.

Advantages of AJP Yankauer suction tip

• AJP suction tip is disposable.
• The inner diameter of AJP disposable Yankauer suction tips varies along the length. This value varies from 5.6 mm at the tip to 7 mm at the end and prevents the tube from clogging.
• In order to increase safety, better performance and avoid wasting the surgeon’s time, the design of AJP Yankauer suction tips is in two pieces, so that it can be easily opened if blood clots or pieces of bone and waste tissue get stuck.
• AJP disposable suction tip is ergonomic and its handle is easy to hold.
• The hole on the body of Yankauer suction tip allows the surgeon to control the amount of suction.
• The presence of holes in the front part and on the body of Yankauer suction tip prevents tissue adhesion to the tip of the tool due to suction.

How is the final product offered?

AJP Yankauer suction tip is disposable and sterilized by ethylene oxide gas. This product is available in packs of 100 pieces (first in V-pack and then in three-layer medical cartons) and in accordance with the ISO 11607-1,2 standard.

The maintenance of disposable AJP Yankauer suction tip

• Considering the sterile and disposable of the product as well as its reasonable price, avoid cleaning and reusing it to prevent the spread and transmission of contamination.
• Pay attention to the expiration date of the product and do not use it if it is expired.
• Do not use it when the package has been opened or damaged.
• Due to the physical structure of the product (sharpness), pay attention to the conditions of storage and transportation so as not to damage the product. It is obvious that damage to the package is equal to the loss of its sterility.