Aural Ventilation Tubes – T-Tubes / Tympanostomy Tubes / Ear Grommets
Product Description
The Medasil Aural Ventilation Tubes, also referred to as Tympanostomy Tubes, Ear Tubes, Grommets, or T-Tubes, are precision-manufactured from high-quality fluoroplastic or medical-grade silicone elastomer. These biocompatible ventilation tubes are latex-free and phthalate-free, designed to ensure long-term safety and patient comfort.
Available in four established designs (Shah, Shepard, Mini-Shah, and T-Tube), the tubes are engineered to meet clinical preferences and surgical requirements in the management of Otitis Media with Effusion (OME/Glue Ear) and related middle ear conditions.
The smooth contours of each tympanostomy tube provide atraumatic placement and enhanced patient tolerance, while the distinct white or blue color offers excellent contrast against natural ear tissue, improving surgical visibility.
T-Tube variations are available in different lengths (6 mm and 12 mm) and may be easily trimmed with scissors or scalpel to adjust for patient-specific needs.
Intended Use
Indicated for use in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion (Glue Ear) following a myringotomy procedure.
Maintains patency of the tympanic membrane incision, allowing for equalisation of middle ear pressure and restoration of normal eardrum function.
Provides a pathway for drainage of accumulated middle ear effusion, reducing the risk of recurrent infections and hearing loss.
Designed for temporary middle ear ventilation until the underlying Eustachian tube dysfunction resolves.
Key Advantages
Biocompatible Materials – Manufactured from fluoroplastic or silicone elastomer, both resistant to bacterial and fungal growth.
Safe & Reliable – Latex-free, phthalate-free, sterile, and single-use.
Advanced Design – Smooth tube contours optimise patient comfort, tolerance, and surgical placement.
Proven Options – 4 well-established designs: Shah, Shepard, Mini-Shah, T-Tube.
Surgical Visibility – Available in white or blue colour for clear contrast during placement and follow-up examinations.
Flexible Use – Compatible with standard surgical instruments; T-Tubes may be shortened intraoperatively if required.
Sterilisation – Supplied sterile, packaged in moulded plastic cassette and peel pouch, sterilised by ethylene oxide (EtO).
Presentation & Packaging
Individually supplied sterile in a moulded plastic cassette with peel pouch.
Single-use only, sterilised by ethylene oxide (EtO).
10 units per box.
Product Range & Specifications
CAT. REF / NO. TYPE UNITS/BOX
11D-2110-2112 Shah 10
11D-2110-2114 Shepard 10
11D-2110-2113 Mini Shah 10
11D-1110-3115L T-Tube (12 mm Long) 10
11D-1110-3115S T-Tube (6 mm Long) 10