Its the choice of millions of care providers who are dedicated to achieving the best patient outcomes. This stethoscope seemed like a great idea, but it didnt withstand the rigors of actual clinical use. While you can purchase the assembly alone, the cost of. We also have special postage rates for the lighter items to ensure the most economical overall price available. The polyurethane tubing will dry out and crack if it sits in the sun by a.
Stethoscope binaural replacement tube by reliance medical. Littmann classic ii pediatric and infant stethoscopes. The ergonomic, singlesided master chestpiece with tunable diaphragm provides additional comfort. Early stethoscopes were little more than ear tubes, that were invented in 1816. One of the main reasons why the tubing on your stethoscope has cracked is probably because you profusely wipe rubbing alcohol onto it. Cardiology iii stethoscope littmann stethoscopes equipment. Loose parts in the chestpiece, loose or cracked tubing, or improperly seated eartips can prevent an airtight seal. Apr 03, 2018 the littmann classic iii is a new generation stethoscope from 3m that combines both new and traditional design philosophies to deliver a dependable and high acoustic performance for general. Aug 02, 2011 the majority of tubing used on littmann stethoscopes is made of pvc polyvinylchloride which becomes hard when exposed for long periods of time to the lipids found in human skin.
Stethoscope cracked scrubs uniforms gear allnurses. Replacing stethoscope tubing student doctor network. One stethoscope that stands out though thanks to a pretty hard quality guarantee is the vorfreude stethoscope. Check out this short article now to help you along. Stethoscope is a dependable, hardworking clinical tool for physical assessment and monitoring of your patients. Littmann has achieved an improvement in this matter thanks to the quality of their materials and the inclusion of duallumen tubing. The binaurals are part of the tubing, so all you have to do to replace it is pull the stethoscope head off the old tubing and push it onto the new tubing. Littmann diaphragm for classic iii, cardiology iii, cardiology iv grey adult side r 440. Loose parts in the chestpiece, loose or cracked tubing, or improperly seated. Nurse putting the eartips of her 3m littmann classic iii stethoscope into her ears. This is especially true when using the softsealing eartips. I purchased this as a replacement for my broken littman master cardiology. In this section you will find most replacement parts for the littmann brand of stethoscopes, any parts that are not listed please contact customer service by email with a discription of your needs along with the model number of your stethoscope.
Jun 08, 2017 how to know when its time to replace your stethoscope many medical professionals will go years or even decades before replacing their stethoscope. If a material or manufacturing defect occurs during the warranty period, we will repair your littmann stethoscope free of charge, except in cases of obvious abuse or accidental damage. When using a doublesided littmann stethoscope, you need to open or index the side you. If your 3m littmann stethoscope warranty has expired, we offer affordable repair services that include cleaning the chestpiece and replacing the tubing, eartubes, diaphragms, rims, nonchill sleeve, eartips and the return shipping charges. Common questions and answers about 3m littmann products. Some stethoscopes direct sound toward the bell or diaphragm through tunable chest pieces. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The days of the oldfashioned black with grey stethoscopes are long gone, because stethoscopes are now coming in various designs, colours, and finishes. How to know when its time to replace your stethoscope many medical professionals will go years or even decades before replacing their stethoscope. You cant beat our selection of stethoscope parts and accessories for sale at, americas medical superstore. Best value 3m littmann cardiology iii stethoscope 27 red tubing. The stem connects the stethoscope tubing to the chestpiece. It sounds just as my stethoscope sounded with the original tubing, and the ear pieces it comes with for my ears great, even better than the originals id say. Wearing the stethoscope around the neck may cause stiffening of the tubing over time.
Littmann classic iii stethoscope product overview youtube. To explain our test results, it will be helpful to compare the tubing of the stethoscope to a garden hose. The alcohol in the cleaning agent gently eats away at the rubber tubing, leaving it frail and vulnerable. Littmann stethoscopes are world renowned for their superior acoustic quality, and we stock a full range of models. For the price, the quality is great, its only been a few days though so well see how it holds up in the long run. This section holds every spare part currently available for all littmann stethoscopes. Go to us navigation go to 3m littmann stethoscopes navigation. Theyll ask for the serial number on the scope, which allows them to know when it was manufactured. How to clean littman stethoscopes student doctor network.
Littmann stethoscopes spare parts stethoscopes parts. In an attempt to clarify many of the myths surrounding tubing length, 3m littmann has tested their stethoscope product line to offer the following information about tubing length. Why does stethoscope tubing become brittle and crack. Its tubing becomes hard or cracked due to being exposed for long periods of. Replaces thicker 7mm cardiology tube and not the thinner 5mm s. Replacement tube fits littmann select stethoscope tubing burgundy your price. For optimal acoustic performance, its important to use the eartip size that best fits your ear. Order your stethoscope spare parts and accessories today and save with our 110% price match guarantee. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can.
I immediately follow that up with 3 coats of armorall to keep the tubing from cracking. Best value 3m littmann cardiology iii stethoscope27 red tubing. Littmann cardiology iv plum tube smoke finish sale. The 3m littmann cardiology iv stethoscope with raspberry tube and smoke finish. Just as your hands might crack when you wash it too often, so does the tubing on your stethoscope. The last time i didnt think much of it, because the women i worked with told me that it was because i cleaned it with alcohol swabs. Littmann cardiology replacement stethoscope tubing. Other stethoscope manufacturers might have stethoscopes that work just as well, but the tubing wont last as long. Classic pediatric and infant stethoscopes by 3m littmann. Littmann cardiology iv black black edition r 4,599. The tubing used in all 3m littmann stethoscopes is a pvc polyvinylchloride tubing that becomes hard when exposed for long periods of time to the lipids found in human skin. In this section you will find most replacement parts for the littmann brand of stethoscopes, any parts that are not listed please contact customer service by email with a discription of your needs. Littmann master classic ii littmann stethoscopes all. Others might offer cheaper stethoscopes but the acoustics arent nearly as good as a littmann stethoscope.
All littmann stethoscope eartips are available in small and large. It combines duallumen binaurals with a precision stainlesssteel chestpiece containing a tunable diaphragm that allows the user to alternate between high and low frequencies just by changing the pressure used. Reducing environmental and friction noise has always been a challenge with acoustic stethoscopes. The closed bells on littmann stethoscopes can be converted to traditional open bells by replacing the diaphragm with a nonchill bell sleeve or rim. Duallumen tubes are a slight variation of the stethoscopes. Stethoscope binaural replacement tube fits littmann cardiology iii stethoscope tubing navy blue your price. Cleaning and care 3m littmann stethoscopes 3m india. As an anesthesiologist, i keep my stethoscope in my back scrubs pocket between uses, and it took only a couple weeks before the diaphragm piece on the pediatric head popped out and wont go back in and the black ring around the bell side of the pediatric head has cracked.
The littmann master cardiology stethoscope is perhaps the pinnacle in singlesided accoustic stethoscopes. We offer affordable littmann stethoscope repairs that include replacing the tubing, eartubes, diaphragm, rim, nonchill. The majority of tubing used on littmann stethoscopes is made of pvc polyvinylchloride which becomes hard when exposed for long periods of time to the lipids found in human skin. Product title littmann classic iii monitoring stethoscope, double. Stethoscopes, with eartips, 27 inch 27 is the total length from eartips through the chestpiece once assembled. Bell is in good shape so new stethoscope littmann ii not needed. Arrived in fast, now stethoscope is as good as new. Kit includes new tubing, binaural headsetthe metal tubesand soft seal earpieces.
Major upgrades such as improved acoustics, new design, new materials, and new technology make this stethoscope a musthave. The littmann classic iii is a new generation stethoscope from 3m that combines both new and traditional design philosophies to deliver a dependable and high acoustic performance for general. Stethoscope tubing compatible replacement littmann. Stethoscope black, model 6152 the 3m littmann cardiology iv stethoscope is the next generation of one of the most recognized stethoscopes in the profession, offering improved acoustic performance with better audibility of highfrequency sounds adult side, firm pressure. Innovative singletubed stethoscope the littmann master classic ii bridges the gap between good acoustics and an innovative design. Apr 03, 2017 other stethoscope manufacturers might have stethoscopes that work just as well, but the tubing wont last as long. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. David littman of harvard university who made them lighter and. Stethoscopes rely on an airtight seal in order to transmit body sounds from the patient to the practitioners ears. Its innovative design provides a tunable diaphragm on each side of the chestpiece. Discover the perfect stethoscope for the modern clinician. I am on my second one, because the tubing keeps cracking. Before being superseded by the littmann cardiology iv, the cardiology iii was at the top of littmanns mechanical range. Check out medical forums and discussion threads on the topic and youll find a lot of people saying that you dont need to replace your stethoscope until its actually broken.
In 1996, this stethoscope received the industrial design excellence award. I have been using littman cardiac stethoscopes since i graduated college. Stethoscopes 4 options 3m littmann snap tight firm eartips, gray, 10 pairbag, 37808. Mar 14, 2017 one of the main reasons why the tubing on your stethoscope has cracked is probably because you profusely wipe rubbing alcohol onto it. Littmann cardiology iv littmann master classic ii littmann master. We stock huge volumes of spare parts to ensure the best possible supply, first time. On littmann stethoscopes with twosided chestpieces, there can only be one acoustic path from the diaphragm to the eartips. A complete tubing repair kit for your old broken or worn out tubing.