Small-diameter voice prosthesis.InHealth Technologies' newest addition to the ADVANTAGE indwelling indwelling /in·dwell·ing/ (in´dwel-ing) pertaining to a catheter or other tube left within an organ or body passage for drainage, to maintain patency, or for the administration of drugs or nutrients. voice prosthesis prosthesis (prŏs`thĭsĭs): see artificial limb. prosthesis Artificial substitute for a missing part of the body, usually an arm or leg. product line is the 16 Fr. ADVANTAGE for primary or secondary placement. The 16 Fr. diameter is well suited for the patient with a small fistula that does not accommodate larger-diameter prostheses Prostheses A synthetic object that resembles a missing anatomical part. Mentioned in: Microphthalmia and Anophthalmia . A full range of lengths, from 4 mm to 22 mm, is supplied sterile for both 16 Fr. and 20 Fr. ADVANTAGES. To address valve deformation caused by Candida, the all-silicone valve assemblies (flap valve/valve seat) of ADVANTAGE prostheses are impregnated im·preg·nate tr.v. im·preg·nat·ed, im·preg·nat·ing, im·preg·nates 1. To make pregnant; inseminate. 2. To fertilize (an ovum, for example). 3. with silver oxide, an antimicrobial agent. This feature may eliminate or reduce the need for antifungal agents, and voice restoration time may be further extended. ADVANTAGE accessories include the Secondary Voice Prosthesis Placement Kit and the Patient Care Kit. Circle 153 on Reader Service Card [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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