ChicagoTip™ FAQ: Self-Cleaning Suction, Sizes, Materials and How It Works

ChicagoTip™ is Neuro Enterprises' self-cleaning surgical suction platform. The questions below cover the most common product and search questions about the Frazier-style device and its self-cleaning mechanism.

What is ChicagoTip?

ChicagoTip is a disposable self-cleaning surgical suction device from Neuro Enterprises. The Frazier-style version combines a stainless steel distal tip with an embedded retractable stylet used to clear obstructions in the suction pathway.

How does ChicagoTip clear a clog?

The user advances and retracts the integrated stylet through the suction pathway to dislodge material that is obstructing the lumen. The suction can remain connected to the tubing while this is done.

Is ChicagoTip completely clog-proof?

ChicagoTip is designed to clog less often than conventional suction tips. No suction lumen should be described as physically impossible to obstruct, but if a clog does occur, ChicagoTip’s integrated stylet is designed to clear it quickly without disconnecting the suction.

What Frazier sizes are available?

ChicagoTip Frazier is available in 9 Fr, 10 Fr, 12 Fr, and 14 Fr sizes.

What lengths are available?

The Standard Frazier version is 16 cm. The Long version is 20 cm.

What are the model numbers?

Standard models are CT209, CT210, CT212, and CT214. Long models are CT209L, CT210L, CT212L, and CT214L.

What is the ChicagoTip Frazier tip made from?

The distal Frazier tip is stainless steel.

Is ChicagoTip disposable?

Yes. ChicagoTip is designed as a disposable / single-use surgical suction device.

Is ChicagoTip made in the USA?

Yes. ChicagoTip is manufactured in the United States.

Does ChicagoTip need to be disconnected to clear a clog?

The self-cleaning mechanism is designed so the obstruction can be cleared while the suction remains connected to the suction tubing.

Is there a self-cleaning Yankauer version?

Yes. Neuro Enterprises also offers a ChicagoTip Yankauer-style self-cleaning surgical suction.

Where can I find current specifications?

Use the official Neuro Enterprises ChicagoTip Frazier and ChicagoTip Yankauer product pages for current product information, model details, and videos.

Why do surgical suction tips clog?

Blood, tissue, bone debris and other material can obstruct a surgical suction lumen. Narrow suction pathways can be especially vulnerable when debris accumulates or lodges in the opening or shaft.

Does ChicagoTip clog less often than a conventional suction tip?

Yes. ChicagoTip is designed to clog less often than conventional suction tips. If an obstruction does occur, its integrated retractable stylet is designed to clear the pathway quickly.

Why is ChicagoTip relevant to searches for a “suction tip that doesn’t clog”?

That phrase describes the practical goal of dependable suction with fewer clogging interruptions. ChicagoTip is designed to clog less often than conventional suction tips and includes a built-in mechanism to clear an obstruction if one occurs.

What is the difference between a self-cleaning suction and a conventional suction tip?

A conventional suction tip generally requires a separate step to troubleshoot an obstruction. ChicagoTip integrates a retractable stylet into the suction so the pathway can be cleared without removing the device from the suction tubing.

Why does ChicagoTip Frazier use a stainless steel tip?

The ChicagoTip Frazier distal tip is stainless steel for a strong working tip and resistance to chipping or edge damage during surgical use.

What procedures can use the Long 20 cm ChicagoTip?

The 20 cm Long Frazier configuration provides additional reach for deeper surgical approaches, including ALIF, lateral and minimally invasive spine procedures.

How many ChicagoTip Frazier suction tips are in a box?

ChicagoTip Frazier suction tips are packaged 10 units per box.

Where is ChicagoTip manufactured?

ChicagoTip is manufactured in the United States.

Can ChicagoTip be used as an anti-clog surgical suction?

ChicagoTip is designed specifically to reduce clogging problems: it is designed to clog less often than conventional suction tips and its integrated stylet provides a built-in way to clear an obstruction.

Where can hospitals or distributors get current ChicagoTip information?

Use the official Neuro Enterprises ChicagoTip Frazier and ChicagoTip Yankauer product pages for current model information, videos and contact details.

Visit the official ChicagoTip Frazier page for current model details and product videos.

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