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Blom-Singer® Adjustable Bi-Flanged Fistula Prosthesis

Blom-Singer Adjustable Bi-Flanged Fistula Prosthesis

Designed by Eric D. Blom, Ph.D., the Blom-Singer® Adjustable Bi-Flanged Fistula Prosthesis is made from medical grade silicone and is designed to reduce leakage of saliva, food and drink around a Hypopharyngeal Fistula. The prostheses come in two sizes, 25mm and 38mm, ensuring a proper fit.

MANAGEMENT OF THE HYPOPHARYNGEAL FISTULA

  • May maintain a dry fistula tract
  • May reduce leakage of saliva, food and drink
  • NPO Instructions may be alleviated
  • May allow eating by mouth, possibly avoiding/reducing enteral/ parenteral nutrition
  • Potential for post-laryngectomy speech with TEP

PROMOTES COST SAVINGS

  • Can be placed in-office or operating room (choice in anesthesia protocol/ necessity)
  • Anesthesia and facility cost may be reduced

IS IT STERILE?

Yes.

SHELF LIFE?

3-year shelf life from date of manufacture.

CAN THIS DEVICE BE REPROCESSED FOR MULTI-PATIENT USE?

No, single patient use only

The Blom-Singer® Fistula Prosthesis Placement & Function

Fistula Prosthesis Placement & Function

MATERIALS

FLANGES

  • Soft, flexible
  • Medical grade silicone
  • Translucent to allow fistula tract visualization

BEADED STEM

  • Medical grade silicone, radiopaque
  • Elastomeric (stretchable)
  • Locking loop prevents flange movement
  • Designed for non-surgical insertion and removal of the fistula prostheses in the:
  • Office or
  • Operating room
  • Sterile 
  • 3-year shelf life
  • Single-use
  • Disposable
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