Tracoe® Voicemaster
Clinical application
The modified ball valve of the Tracoe® VoiceMaster prosthesis is designed to guarantee safe valve closure with low opening resistance. The titanium valve bearing is also said to have a certain biofilm resistance.
| Type of prosthesis: | Low-resistance indwelling prosthesis |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter of shaft: | 8 mm |
| Shaft lengths: | 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm |
| Material: | medical-grade silicone with a titanium sheath |
| Valve type: | ball valve |
| Method of insertion: | anterograde with a tensioning system |
| Indication: | standard prosthesis, not for primary introduction |
| Biofilm resistance: | no |
| Underpressure stability: | no |
| Non-fatiguing valve mechanism: | no |
| Prevalence: | local |
Literature
1. Philip R, Imran AG, Dinsuhaimi S, Shahid H., Ingestion of a voice-master prosthesis followed by a potentially fatal aspiration., Med J Malaysia. 2006 Jun;61(2):233-5