Stethoscopes - Medical and Hospital Equipment

A medical stethoscope is a portable acoustic diagnostic instrument used by ship doctors, nurses, and trained first-aid personnel to auscultate heart, lung, and bowel sounds. It is commonly included in marine medical lockers, ship hospitals, and offshore medical kits.

ProShipWorks provides end-to-end support to source and supply Stethoscopes for marine vessels, ship operators, industrial facilities, maintenance teams and procurement departments.

Last updated: October 11, 2026

Product Information

Product Name	Stethoscopes
Product Category	Medical and Hospital Equipment
Product Reference	1574
Brands / Manufacturers	3M Littmann, Welch Allyn, Riester, MDF Instruments
Unit of Measure	Piece

Key Features

Key Feature
1. Chestpiece for auscultation of heart, lung, and bowel sounds
2. Diaphragm and bell or dual-sided chestpiece options
3. Flexible latex-free tubing available
4. Stainless steel or alloy chestpiece construction
5. Portable design suitable for shipboard medical examination

Applications of Stethoscopes

Application
1. Medical examination in ship hospitals and sickbays
2. Initial assessment of crew illness or injury at sea
3. Offshore platforms, workboats, ferries, and expedition vessels

Models & Manufacturers

Model	Manufacturer
Classic III	3M Littmann
Cardiology IV	3M Littmann
Lightweight II S.E.	3M Littmann
Harvey Elite	Welch Allyn
Duplex 2.0	Riester

Technical Specifications

Model	Specification	Value	Unit
Classic III	Chestpiece	Dual-sided adult and pediatric	—
Classic III	Diaphragm	Dual tunable diaphragms	—
Cardiology IV	Chestpiece	Dual-sided adult and pediatric	—
Cardiology IV	Tube length options	22 or 27	inch
Lightweight II S.E.	Chestpiece	Dual-sided adult	—
Harvey Elite	Chestpiece	Double-head auscultation chestpiece	—
Duplex 2.0	Chestpiece	Double-sided adult and pediatric configuration	—

Standards, Certifications & Class Approval

Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.

Applicable Standards & Certification	Medical stethoscopes are generally supplied as medical devices under applicable national regulations, such as EU MDR 2017/745 or United States FDA requirements. Manufacturer quality systems may be certified to ISO 13485. No single universal stethoscope-specific marine standard applies.
Class Approval	Classification society approval is normally not applicable to conventional manual stethoscopes. They may be carried as part of a vessel medical outfit complying with flag-state, SOLAS, or applicable maritime medical-equipment requirements.

Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information

Installation Notes	No permanent installation is required. Inspect the chestpiece, tubing, eartips, and diaphragm before use; adjust eartip orientation and ensure an airtight fit. Store in a clean, dry medical locker.
Maintenance Tips	Clean and disinfect the chestpiece and eartips according to the manufacturer instructions. Do not immerse the complete instrument or expose tubing to excessive heat, solvents, oils, or prolonged sunlight. Replace damaged diaphragms, eartips, or tubing.
Safety Notes	Use only by trained medical or first-aid personnel. Do not use a damaged or contaminated stethoscope for patient examination. Follow onboard infection-control procedures and manufacturer-approved disinfectants.