Cooley Suction Tube
Also known as: Cooley sump suction, Cooley vascular suction tube
Cardiovascular suction tube pattern, made in vascular, intracardiac and sump versions with angled or curved shafts.
Reusable hand instrument
About the Cooley Suction Tube
The Cooley suction tube is a cardiovascular suction pattern. Instrument makers list Cooley vascular suction tubes, Cooley intracardiac suction tubes with a round perforated end, Cooley graft suction tubes, and Cooley sump suctions for the left ventricle, the last made in left and right forms with an angled shaft.
Catalogue copy describes a slim, curved tube for reaching deep surgical sites.
With so many sub-types under one name, the exact version (vascular, intracardiac, graft or sump) matters when ordering.
Product reference: Rigor Instruments — official product page. The listed company is shown as a source; check the catalogue for its role as manufacturer or supplier.
Common uses
- Cardiovascular surgery
- Intracardiac suction
- Vascular surgery
- Left ventricular suction (sump versions)
Variations, sizes & configurations
Shapes
- Curved
Specifications vary by manufacturer. Confirm exact dimensions and patterns in the manufacturer’s catalogue.
Catalogue listings from manufacturers
| Brand | Catalogue item | Model no. | Size / length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor Instruments | Cooley Suction Tube (RI-S-3859) | RI-S-3859 | Official site ↗ | |
| Rigor Instruments | Cooley Suction Tube (RI-S-3860) | RI-S-3860 | Official site ↗ | |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Sklar® Cooley Suction Tube – 13-1/4, Curved | 07-1850 | 13-1/4" / 337 mm · curved | Official site ↗ |
3 items listed in manufacturers’ own online catalogues, with sizes and model numbers as published. Check the exact item on the manufacturer’s page before ordering.
Companies offering this instrument
Rigor Instruments
Sialkot, Pakistan
Sialkot surgical instrument manufacturer with its own factory, offering spine, laparoscopy and obstetrics instruments and custom orders.
Shown only where the company’s own catalogue or website lists this instrument.
Further reading
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Questions about the Cooley Suction Tube
What is a Cooley Suction Tube used for?
Cardiovascular suction tube pattern, made in vascular, intracardiac and sump versions with angled or curved shafts.
What other names is the Cooley Suction Tube known by?
The Cooley Suction Tube is also known as Cooley sump suction, Cooley vascular suction tube.
Which configurations of the Cooley Suction Tube are documented?
This guide records these variations, shapes: Curved. See variations, sizes & configurations for the full list.
Where can I find catalogue listings for the Cooley Suction Tube?
3 items matching this pattern are listed from manufacturers’ own online catalogues: Rigor Instruments (2) and Sklar Surgical Instruments (1). The catalogue table gives each model number and size as published, with a link to the official product page.
Which companies offer the Cooley Suction Tube?
Companies whose own catalogues list the Cooley Suction Tube include Rigor Instruments. Check the exact pattern and size with the company.
Which instruments are related to the Cooley Suction Tube?
Other suction instruments in this directory include Adson Suction Tube, Andrews-Pynchon Suction Tube, DeBakey Suction Tube and Fergusson Suction Tube. See all suction instruments.
What should I check when sourcing suction instruments?
- Pattern and size: compare the tube diameter (French or mm size as stated), the tip shape and the length with the supplier’s catalogue drawing or a sample. For the Cooley Suction Tube this page records Curved shapes.
- Material: confirm the exact steel grade or alloy in the supplier’s documentation, such as the material specification or certificate.
- Finish and any coating, as stated by the supplier.
- Regulatory marking or registration required in your target market (see medical device certifications).
- Reprocessing: the cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation instructions in the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
Sources
- rigorinstruments.com/general-surgical-instruments/cooley-suction-tube-ri-s-3860/
- rigorinstruments.com/general-surgical-instruments/cooley-suction-tube-ri-s-3859/
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/00190776006945
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/00190776006938
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/00190776006921
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/00842962130230
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/10649111187261
Last checked 29 Oct 2026. Information is general reference, not clinical guidance.
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