Fergusson Suction Tube
Also known as: Ferguson suction tube, Frazier-Ferguson suction tube
Angled Frazier-style suction tube (often listed as Frazier-Ferguson), offered in several French sizes for ENT surgery.
Reusable hand instrument
About the Fergusson Suction Tube
The Fergusson (also spelled Ferguson) suction tube is a Frazier-style metal suction tube. Several makers list it as a combined "Frazier-Ferguson" or "Frazier/Fergusson" pattern with an angled shaft, and Karl Storz lists a Ferguson suction tube in its ENT range.
One maker classifies the Ferguson-Frazier tube as an ENT suction dissector: a metal tube used both to aspirate blood and debris and to dissect, with fingertip control of suction, so that a separate suction tip is not needed.
It is made in several French sizes and angles, and single-use versions also exist.
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
- ENT surgery
- Aspiration of blood and debris during dissection
Variations, sizes & configurations
Shapes
- Curved
- Angled
Jaw, tip & blade configurations
- Delicate
- Smooth
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 | Fergusson Suction Tube (RI-S-3663) | RI-S-3663 | Official site ↗ | |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Sklar® Fergusson Suction Tube – | 50-2330 | 5 french (1-2/3mm) | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Sklar® Fergusson Suction Tube – | 50-2331 | 6 french (2mm) | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Sklar® Fergusson Suction Tube – | 50-2332 | 7 french (2-1/3mm) | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Sklar® Fergusson Suction Tube – | 50-2333 | 8 french (2-2/3mm) | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Sklar® Fergusson Suction Tube – | 50-2334 | 9 french (3mm) | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Sklar® Fergusson Suction Tube – | 50-2335 | 10 french (3-1/3mm) | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Sklar® Fergusson Suction Tube – | 50-2336 | 12 french (4mm) | Official site ↗ |
8 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 Fergusson Suction Tube
What is a Fergusson Suction Tube used for?
Angled Frazier-style suction tube (often listed as Frazier-Ferguson), offered in several French sizes for ENT surgery.
What other names is the Fergusson Suction Tube known by?
The Fergusson Suction Tube is also known as Ferguson suction tube, Frazier-Ferguson suction tube.
Which configurations of the Fergusson Suction Tube are documented?
This guide records these variations, shapes: Curved and Angled; jaw, tip or blade: Delicate and Smooth. See variations, sizes & configurations for the full list.
Where can I find catalogue listings for the Fergusson Suction Tube?
8 items matching this pattern are listed from manufacturers’ own online catalogues: Sklar Surgical Instruments (7) and Rigor 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 Fergusson Suction Tube?
Companies whose own catalogues list the Fergusson Suction Tube include Rigor Instruments. Check the exact pattern and size with the company.
Which instruments are related to the Fergusson Suction Tube?
Other suction instruments in this directory include Adson Suction Tube, Andrews-Pynchon Suction Tube, Cooley Suction Tube and DeBakey 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 Fergusson Suction Tube this page records Curved and Angled shapes and Delicate and Smooth tips.
- 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/fergusson-suction-tube-ri-s-3663/
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/04048551099964
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/00190776046507
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/00190776367565
Last checked 29 Oct 2026. Information is general reference, not clinical guidance.
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