Category Usage Scenarios Characteristics Advantages Disadvantages Closed Suction Aspiration Catheter (Industry Standard) General hospitals, routine suction PVC material (ISO 1161), 2-year shelf life, basic CE certification Affordable, widely available Stiffer material (ASTM D638: 30 N/mm²) → Risk of tissue irritation Our Base Model Clinics, outpatient care PP material (ISO 1161), 3-year shelf life (ISO 11607), FDA/CE certified ▲1 Durability: PP (ASTM D790: 2,500 psi flexural strength) Moderate cost increase vs industry standard Our Advanced Model ICUs, neonatal care PE material (ISO 1180), 3-year shelf life, FDA/CE/MDEL certified ▲2 Softness: ASTM F882 flexibility (50% softer than PVC) → Reduced trauma Higher cost due to advanced materials and certifications Pediatric Suction Catheter (Industry) Neonatal units (competitor’s product) Smaller diameter (ISO 9001), rigid PVC (ASTM D638: 25 N/mm²) Cost-effective for small-scale use Risk of mucosal damage in fragile patients Our Pediatric Base Neonatal ICUs Smaller PE diameter (ISO 9001), 3-year shelf life, FDA/CE certified ▲1 Safety: PE flexibility (ASTM F882) → 40% lower trauma risk Limited to pediatric use High-Volume Suction Catheter (Industry) Emergency trauma care Larger diameter (ISO 10993), rigid material (ASTM D638: 40 N/mm²) High suction capacity (ISO 13485: 50 L/min) → Effective for massive bleeding Risk of mucosal tearing; not suitable for prolonged use