Starboard Medical’s Esophageal Stethoscopes are dual purpose devices, combining internal auscultation of heart and breath sounds with a precision 400 series temperature sensor for monitoring patient temperature. The Esophageal Stethoscope is placed in the lower esophagus at the heart level providing transmission of heart and breath sounds directly to the anesthesiologist’s ear piece. Starboard’s Esophageal Stethoscope feature specially formulated balloon material to optimize sound transmission.
Product Features
- Acoustic balloon designed to enhance sound quality
- Acoustic balloon is heat bonded to tube to minimize rough edges associated with gluing helping to reduce the risk of esophageal trauma during insertion and removal
- Long lead wires keep connections off the patient’s face and out of the anesthesiologist’s way during surgery
- Available in 9, 12, 18 and 24F covering the full spectrum of pediatric to adult patients
Product Specifications
- Individually pouched sterile single use probe
- Insert molded moisture resistant “Molex” Style connector
- Temperature accuracy: +/- 0.1°C @ 37°C, +/- 0.2°C @ 25°C to 45°C
Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Description | Box Qty |
| 4009-ES | Esophageal Stethoscope with 400 series thermistor, 9F | 30 each |
| 40012-ES | Esophageal Stethoscope with 400 series thermistor, 12F | 30 each |
| 40018-ES | Esophageal Stethoscope with 400 series thermistor, 18F | 30 each |
| 40024-ES | Esophageal Stethoscope with 400 series thermistor, 24F | 30 each |
The Esophageal Stethoscope Schematic Drawing
Reduce the Risk of Esophageal Trauma Associated with Placement and
Removal of Esophageal Stethoscopes
Intra-Operative Auscultation of Heart and Lungs Sounds:
The Importance of Sound Transmission
Esophageal Stethoscope with Temperature Sensor – Instructions for Use
Disposable Esophageal Stethoscopes with 400 Series Thermistor Temperature Sensor.