Tracheal cannula.
Technical Products, Inc. of Georgia, USA, introduces Speak-EZ Cannula, a tracheal cannula with a self-contained, ultra-low-resistance, one-way valve, This device, used to maintain the potency of a tracheostomy, allows a patient to speak without physically occluding the stoma. Patients can safely
Speak-EZ Cannulas are made of biocompatible, medical-grade silicone. These low-profile devices are soft, flexible, and nonirritating to the skin. Available in 11-mm and 13-mm diameters and multiple lengths.
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