Tapered or funnel or bump tubing are all different names for the same type of medical tubing that has a gradual increase in diameter along its length, rather than a gradual decrease as in tapered tubing. The tubing typically starts with a smaller diameter at one end and gradually increases to a larger diameter at the other end, creating a bump or funnel shape.
Tapered medical tubing is a type of medical tubing that has a gradually decreasing diameter along its length. This shape is achieved through a process of extrusion or drawing, in which the tubing is stretched and pulled to create the tapered shape. The taper can be a gradual slope or a more aggressive cone shape, depending on the specific requirements of the medical device or procedure.
What Are The Indications For Tapered / Funnel / Bump Tubing?
Tapered/funnel/bump tubing is often used in medical applications where a larger volume of fluid needs to be delivered or collected from a specific area, such as in suction or drainage procedures. The larger diameter end of the tubing can be connected to a suction or drainage device, while the smaller diameter end can be inserted into the patient or positioned in a specific area of the body.