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
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
