Description
Choosing the Right Variant of Suction Catheters
Both variants have the similar material, tip design, and sterilisation methods used. The only difference lies in the suction control mechanism and size range — choice is based on clinical setting and procedure type.
| Feature | Plain (Without Thumb Control) | With Thumb Control Valve |
|---|---|---|
| Model Code | 14-160 | 10-140-06 to 10-140-20 |
| Size Range | 6 FG – 24 FG | 6 FG – 20 FG |
| Standard Length | 60 cm | 52 cm |
| Suction Control | Open-end, external clamp / kinking | Integrated thumb control valve |
| Tube Shore Hardness | Standard | 70A |
| Tip Design | Atraumatic, dual lateral eyes, rounded closed tip | Atraumatic, dual lateral eyes, rounded closed tip |
| Connector | Universal funnel connector, colour-coded | Colour-coded luer connector |
| Tube Surface | Frosted / frozen, kink-resistant | Frosted / frozen, kink-resistant, super smooth |
| Material | DEHP-free PVC | DEHP-free PVC |
| Sterilisation | Ethylene Oxide (EO), ISO 11135 | Ethylene Oxide (EO), ISO 11135 |
| Shelf Life | 5 years from date of manufacture | 5 years from date of manufacture |
| Best Suited For | Routine ICU, OT, ward suctioning | ICU, neonatal care, ventilator patients requiring precise suction control |
Size and Colour Code Chart — Suction Catheter (Plain – 6 FG to 24 FG)
| Size (FG / Fr) | Colour Code | Typical Clinical Use |
|---|---|---|
| 6 FG | Light Green | Neonates / preterm infants |
| 8 FG | Light Blue | Infants / paediatric airway care |
| 10 FG | Black | Paediatric oral / nasal suctioning |
| 12 FG | White | Older children / small adults |
| 14 FG | Green | Adult tracheostomy care |
| 16 FG | Orange | Adult tracheal suctioning |
| 18 FG | Red | Adult ICU / post-operative care |
| 20 FG | Yellow | Heavy secretion / thick mucus |
| 22 FG | Violet | Large-bore adult suctioning |
| 24 FG | Dark Blue | Maximum-bore / surgical use |
Size Chart — Suction Catheter with Thumb Control Valve (6 FG to 20 FG):
|   Model No. |   Size | Color |  Outer Dia ±0.03 mm |  Inner Dia ±0.03 mm |  Length of Product (±1 mm) |  Box Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-140-06 | 6 FR | Light green | 2 | 1.00 | 51 mm | 100 |
| 10-140-07 | 7 FR | Ivory | 2.33 | 1.25 | 51 mm | 100 |
| 10-140-08 | 8 FR | Light blue | 2.67 | 1.50 | 51 mm | 100 |
| 10-140-10 | 10 FR | Black | 3.33 | 1.95 | 51 mm | 100 |
| 10-140-12 | 12 FR | White | 4 | 2.40 | 51 mm | 100 |
| 10-140-14 | 14 FR | Green | 4.67 | 2.95 | 51 mm | 100 |
| 10-140-16 | 16 FR | Orange | 5.33 | 3.40 | 51 mm | 100 |
| 10-140-18 | 18 FR | Red | 6 | 3.95 | 51 mm | 100 |
| 10-140-20 | 20 FR | Yellow | 6.67 | 4.40 | 51 mm | 100 |
Key Features of Suction Catheters:
- Product code (Plain Suction Catheter): 14-160
- Product Code (Thumb Control Suction Catheter): 10-140-16Â
- Material Used: DEHP-free Medical grade Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)Â
- Tip Design : Atraumatic closed round tip with double lateral eye
- Connector: Universal funnel connector, proximal end colour coded
- Sizes Available (Plain Suction catheter): 6 FG – 24 FG
- Sizes (Thumb Control Suction Catheter): 6 FG to 20 FG
- Sterilisation Method:Ethylene Oxide (EO) gas (ISO 11135)
- Shelf Life: 5 years from date of manufacture / sterilisation
- Certification: ISO , WHO & GMP certifiedÂ
- Packaging: Individually packed in sterile-packaging. Single use.
Clinical Applications
GSTC suction catheter are used across a broad spectrum of clinical environments:
- Tracheal Suctioning
- Oral and Nasopharyngeal Suctioning
- Neonatal and Paediatric Care
- Post-Anaesthesia Recovery
- ICU and Emergency Care
- Tracheostomy Care
CERTIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCE
Our Suction Catheters are manufactured under the following certified quality systems:
- WHO-GMP — Certificate No. IN9690U-2023, issued 02 October 2026, valid through 01 October 2029.
- ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) — Certificate No. IN240413013, certified 07 April 2026, valid until 15 April 2027
- ISO 13485:2016 (Medical Devices Quality Management) — Certificate No. IN240413007, certified 07 April 2026, valid until 14 April 2027
Why Choose GSTC Suction Catheters?
- 60+ Years of Experience in Medical Manufacturing: GSTCÂ has been manufacturing medical disposables since 1964. Under the Heuer brand, our anaesthesia disposables division serves hospitals, distributors and procurement agencies in 60+ countries.
- Reliable Export and Timely Delivery: GSTC has export operations to 60+ countries with a dedicated logistics chain to ensure consistent supply of sterile product with full traceability from manufacture to dispatch.
- Biocompatible, patient safe materials: DEHP-free tubing, atraumatic tip geometry and EO sterilisation per ISO 11135 for patient safety across all patient populations including neonates, paediatrics & adults.
