{"product_id":"akacia_suction_catheter_18fg_red_1_unit","title":"Akacia Suction Catheter 18fg Red 1 Unit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAkacia Suction Catheter – 18 FG (580 mm), Red – Single Unit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterile, Single-Use Suction Catheter with Control Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 18 FG (6 mm) sterile suction catheter features a soft, beveled tip and thumb‑controlled side port for safe respiratory secretion clearance. Packaged individually for hospital, clinic, or home-care use. Compatible with most suction units. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSterile and individually foil-wrapped for hygiene\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoft bevel tip reduces tracheal trauma risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThumb-controlled side port for safe suction regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard funnel connector fits most suction devices \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSize: 18 FG (6 mm outer diameter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLength: ~580 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor-coded red per medical standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFunnel-style connector with thumb control port\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisposable single-use item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter measuring catheter length, insert slowly into airway, apply suction using thumb port, then withdraw while maintaining suction. Discard after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHealthcare professionals in OR, ICU, and ward settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHome-care users needing reliable respiratory suction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClinics requiring standard sterile suction catheters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor single use only—do not sterilize for reuse. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within expiry date. Do not use if package is damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n","brand":"Akacia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966170038547,"sku":"17783","price":4.95,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1729\/8739\/files\/Akacia_Suction_Catheter_18fg_Red_1_Unit_fa0b9703-440c-418a-bed6-b9b94faf3250.jpg?v=1750944621","url":"https:\/\/med365.co.za\/products\/akacia_suction_catheter_18fg_red_1_unit","provider":"Med365","version":"1.0","type":"link"}