Welch Allyn Tycos Elite Double-head Stethoscope, 22" Tubing, Black Only (Model 5079-122) Product Description:
- Provides superior acoustical performance in the most important range of 200 to 500 Hz.
- Dual channel PVC tubing provides separate sound pathways to each ear for unrivaled accuracy.
- Quality stainless steel chestpiece and binaurals designed for optimal weight and durability
- Lightweight and comfortable to use and carry.
- Triple-leaf binaural spring encased in polyurethane permits size adjustment while preventing breakage
Product Description
The Welch Allyn Tycos Elite Double-head Stethoscope, 22" Tubing, Black Only (Model 5079-122) is the most respected name in auscultation and has a sleek new look and feel.Key Components:Tubing for 22" Model, BlackBinaural/Spring Assembly, BlackAdult Diaphragm Non-Chill Rim, BlackName TagHard Eartips, Extra LargeHard Eartips, LargeComfort Sealing Eartips, BlackWarranty: 10-Year.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
Spectacular acoustics
By J. M. Montoya
I am buying my second Tycos stethoscope (welch allyn) because the first has been so spectacular. I can hear things with this one that I've never heard even with the more expensive 'tunable' Littman Cardiology stethoscopes. I think the short tubing (a bit of a problem for those of you with big necks) also helps with this acoustics, but the stethoscope itself is well built, has good weight, and durable tubing (it's a bit thicker even than those Litmanns). Do yourself a favor and at least check one of these out.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.Worth the price
By dmgdvm
Expensive. My first one lasted me 5 years, but then the tubing began to crack. I sutured the cracks together and covered them with medical tape, and got another 6 months out of it. After a while it began to make me look like a cheap Dr (veterinarian) with all of the tape. I also had problems within the first week with the ear buds falling off, though they are threaded. I ended up using 3-0 PDS around the neck of the ear buds, which surprisingly lasted the full 5 years. I do not know what improvements have been made in the past 5 years, but the one I bought five years ago was nevertheless worth the price because I could hear murmurs and arrhythmias more clearly. Technicians and assistants who want to hear the murmurs for learning purposes (end to help me if I have a ringing in my ear from all of the barking) were often unable to intially find the murmur until they used my Tycos. Also, that stethoscope went through hell; blood, guts, diarrhea, anal glands, and an occasional hot day in the car when I accidentally left it behind. So, 200.00 equals about 40/year if it lasts five years, or a little over three dollars per month. Yeah, it's worth it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.Best ever
By Colossians
I have used this stethoscope since 1994. It still works very well and the sounds are amazing. After about 6 years, do go back to the manufacturer and change the tubing. The first tubing change within ten years was free. I have done three changes. The last two changes cost about USD 50. The quality after the changes remained good. I have had opportunity to use Littmann classic and at times the cardioscope as well. This one has been the best. Will probably stick to it for the rest of my doctoring days. I have used this in GP practice, neonatology wards for murmurs and ED shifts. So if you can hear well in these areas of practice, it should be fine for all other areas in medical work.
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