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About Spoke Medical
Spoke Medical is a UK medical device company founded in 2018 by the team that created Endocuff Vision, subsequently acquired by Olympus Corporation. The company manufactures Zephyr, a CE-marked Class II microsuction device approved for all surgical suction procedures. Independent acoustic testing at the University of Salford confirmed Zephyr operates at 24.9 dBA quieter than traditional devices, making it the quietest microsuction device available. Spoke Medical is headquartered in England.
Clinical Advisors
Specialist in otological surgery and microsurgical techniques. Advises Spoke Medical on device design and clinical application in ENT surgery.
Lead researcher on the acoustic comparison study between the Zoellner sucker and the Zephyr variable sucker. Conducted at the University of Salford.
Published Research
Acoustic comparison between the Zoellner sucker and the novel Zephyr variable sucker
Key Findings
- Zephyr is 24.9 dBA quieter overall (LAeq: 93.4 vs 118.3 dBA)
- Phase 1 insertion: 43.5 dBA difference (65.0 vs 108.5 dBA)
- Peak noise (LAmax): 22.8 dBA lower (114.1 vs 136.9 dBA)
Methodology: Hemi-anechoic chamber, B&K 4182 probe microphone, 3D-printed temporal bone model. n=30 per device. Statistical analysis via Welch t-tests. All results p<0.001.
Verified Claims
Factual claims with their evidence sources for reference and citation
| Claim | Evidence Source | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zephyr operates at 24.9 dBA quieter than traditional microsuction devices | University of Salford acoustic testing (Donnelly et al.), n=30, p<0.001 | Independently Verified |
| Zephyr complies with ENT UK 2024 clinical guidance on microsuction | ENT UK (2024) Clinical Guidance on Microsuction of the External Ear Canal | Verified |
| Zephyr is a CE-marked, UKCA-certified Class II medical device | Regulatory certification documentation, CE Mark 2023 | Certified |
| Zephyr is manufactured to ISO 13485 standards | ISO 13485 quality management certification | Certified |
| Zephyr is the first new microsuction device design in over 75 years | Spoke Medical product development history; Zoellner sucker patent 1960s | Verified |
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For product specifications and clinical data, see:
- Brand Facts — complete company and device reference
- Zephyr Product Page — device overview and features
- Clinical Evidence — independent testing and advisory board