m|devices Airway & Continence Consumables
m|devices is an Australian-owned medical device company supplying airway management, respiratory and continence consumables to acute care, aged care and community healthcare. MEC stocks m|devices Y-type suction catheters, Yankauer handles, suction tubing, nebuliser kits, anaesthesia masks, Nelaton catheters, urine drainage bags and catheter securement pads.
The m|devices Range at MEC
| Area | Products |
|---|---|
| Airway suction | Y-type suction catheters (each), Y-type suction catheters (box of 50), open-tip Y-type control vent catheters 100 mm in 8Fr, 10Fr and 12Fr, Yankauer handle (crown tip, no vent), non-sterile suction tubing in 2 m and 3 m |
| Respiratory and anaesthesia | Nebuliser kit (10 mL, 2.1 m tubing), anaesthesia masks (child to large adult) |
| Continence care | Nelaton catheter (male, 40 cm, 14Fr), 2000 mL urine drainage bag with T-tap outlet, urinary catheter securement pad |
Choosing m|devices Suction Consumables
Y-type catheter or Yankauer. Y-type suction catheters are fine, flexible catheters, used for suctioning through an endotracheal or tracheostomy tube or for nasal and oral suctioning. m|devices designs its Y-suction catheters for easy passage through endotracheal and tracheostomy tubing. A Yankauer is a rigid handle for oral and oropharyngeal suctioning.
Control vent or no vent. On a control-vent (Y-type) catheter, suction only applies when the clinician covers the vent with a thumb, so suction can be started and stopped without disconnecting. The m|devices Yankauer is unvented, so suction is continuous whenever it is connected and the suction unit is on.
Sizing and markings. m|devices colour-codes its Y-suction catheters by French size, so the right size can be picked at a glance. The catheters carry depth markings starting 4 cm from the tip. Choose the catheter size and suction depth according to your facility's protocol.
Sterile and non-sterile: m|devices Y-suction catheters are supplied sterile, with a perforated inner sleeve to help maintain aseptic technique. The 2 m and 3 m suction tubing is non-sterile and connects the suction unit to the catheter or Yankauer.
m|devices FAQ
Who makes m|devices products?
m|devices is the trading name of Multigate Medical Devices Pty Ltd, an Australian-owned company founded in 2008. It designs and supplies medical devices for acute care, aged care and community healthcare.
What does the control vent on a suction catheter do?
The control vent lets the user turn suction on and off at the catheter. Suction applies only while the vent is covered, which helps limit suction to when the catheter is in position.
What is a Nelaton catheter used for?
A Nelaton catheter is a straight-tip catheter used for intermittent urinary catheterisation. It is inserted to drain the bladder and then removed, rather than left in place. MEC stocks the m|devices male 40 cm 14Fr Nelaton catheter in boxes of 50.
Browse the full m|devices range above, or see our wider suction consumables. For hospital, aged care or bulk orders, contact the MEC team.