Cardinal Health Touch-Trol Suction Catheters

Touch-Trol suction catheters from Cardinal Health are built for controlled, single-use airway clearance in clinical and home care settings. The defining feature is right in the name: a thumb-operated control valve that lets the clinician regulate suction precisely with one hand, applying vacuum only when needed and releasing instantly to protect delicate mucosal tissue from trauma. That level of control matters most during frequent or extended suctioning, when unregulated draw can irritate the airway.

Our range covers common French sizes to match the patient and the procedure. The 12 Fr Touch-Trol catheter (141901) features a DeLee tip, well suited for oral and nasotracheal suctioning where a smaller diameter reduces discomfort. The 16 Fr (141903) handles heavier or thicker secretions where a larger bore keeps clearance efficient. Choosing the right size generally comes down to airway diameter and secretion consistency — smaller French for pediatric or delicate cases, larger for adults with copious secretions.

Each catheter is graduated and constructed from smooth, kink-resistant material with rounded, atraumatic tips to ease insertion. As sterile single-use devices, they support infection-control protocols in respiratory therapy, post-operative recovery, and long-term care. Standard connectors fit common suction tubing and canister setups, so they integrate easily into existing equipment.

If you're comparing suction and fluid-control products across Cardinal Health lines, you may also want to look at Flo-Trol for related drainage and control options, or explore the soft-contact Gentle Touch and Lite Touch ranges for adjacent patient-care needs.