Do Littmann® stethoscopes come with eartips?
A. Yes, all 3M Littmann® stethoscopes are equipped with eartips. In some models additional sets are located in the crystal box included with the product. Eartip information can be found on the Product Comparison Chart. Older Littmann® stethoscopes have the threaded type eartips. In early 1994, the more secure snap-tight eartips were introduced. Threaded and snap-tight eartips are not interchangeable. Q. Can I use any size of eartips? A. It is important that the proper sized eartips be used to achieve optimal acoustical performance. This is especially true when using the soft-sealing eartips. If the soft-sealing eartips are too large for the user, the compression of that eartip while in the ear could result in poor acoustical performance. This could also be true if the eartips are too small. Q. Why do the grey eartips feel different than the black eartips? A. Soft-sealing and firm grey eartips are made of a hypoallergenic elastomer. They are different in feel because of the fact that a
