Shepard Ear Tube Features

• Ease of insertion with forceps or a tube inserter have led to this design's popularity
• Available in silicone with a tab or in fluoroplastic with and without wire
• Made from non-allergenic materials
• ISO 10993 approved
• All ear tubes are sterile
• 10 per box

Ear Tube Material Description

Fluoroplastic Material
Inert, biocompatible and very smooth. The rigid material facilitates tube insertion and its nonstick characteristics may reduce adhesion formation and/or clogging. Teflon (a registered trademark of E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co.) is one brand of fluoroplastic. Manufacturer uses only 100% Certified Virgin Material, certified in accordance with ASTM D1710-81 Type 1, Grade 1.

Silicone Material Definition
Extremely soft, compliant and elastic. It is easily manipulated, extremely lubricious and vent tubes are easily compressed for insertion and removal. Manufacturer uses 100% Certified Medical Grade silicone resin.

MIR Information

The Stainless Steel Vent Tubes, Titanium Vent Tube and Stainless Steel Wire have been determined to be MR-conditional according to the terminology specified in the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) International. Designation: F2503-05.
A patient with this device can be scanned safely immediately after placement under the following conditions:

• Static magnetic field of 3 Tesla or less
• Maximum spatial gradient magnetic field of 720-Gauss/cm or less