A stethoscope is not just a tool. It’s a work partner that gets tugged from pockets, draped over chairs, wiped down between patients, and pressed into service in noisy hallways. Over time, the smallest add-ons make the biggest difference. The right accessories keep your Littmann feeling comfortable, sounding clear, and looking professional long after the “new gear” excitement fades.
This list focuses on the Littmann stethoscope accessories doctors reach for again and again.
Soft-sealing Ear Tips for Comfort and Sound
If your ears start aching mid-shift, your listening gets sloppy. That’s why spare soft-sealing ear tips are worth keeping in your bag or desk drawer.
Fresh ear tips also help maintain a good seal in the ear canal, which supports clearer auscultation in real-world clinical noise. It’s a tiny swap that can make your stethoscope feel “back in form” in seconds.
A Spare Diaphragm and Rim Set
Diaphragms take a beating. They pick up fingerprints, cleaning residue, and wear from constant contact. Having a spare diaphragm and rim set means you can replace worn parts instead of replacing the stethoscope.
This is the accessory that saves your week when something cracks, loosens, or goes missing right before rounds.
Non-chill Sleeves for Patient Comfort
Patients notice the first touch. A cold chestpiece can make someone flinch, tense up, or pull back, especially kids and older adults. Non-chill bell sleeves are common in Littmann spare parts kits and are designed to soften that first contact.
It’s a simple way to make exams smoother and more patient-friendly, particularly in chilly clinics or early-morning assessments.
ID Tags to Prevent “Stethoscope Drift”
Stethoscopes wander. They get borrowed “for just a minute,” then disappear into the chaos of a unit.
A Littmann stethoscope ID tag is not glamorous, but it protects your wallet and your time. It also helps cut down on awkward conversations at the nurses’ station.
A Protective Case for Storage and Travel
A case keeps your stethoscope from being crushed under laptops, thermos bottles, and textbooks. It also helps prevent the tubing from being bent into odd shapes during commutes.
If you move between sites, do locums, or travel for conferences, a case is the quiet hero that keeps your scope ready for the next patient.
Littmann CORE Digital Attachment for Amplified Listening
Get more from your existing stethoscope with the Littmann CORE Digital Attachment's dual-mode listening. It provides up to 40x amplification at peak frequencies (vs. analog) plus Active Noise Cancellation to minimize clinical noise.
Switch easily between analog and amplified modes for heart and lung sounds.
Cleaning Supplies
A stethoscope touches patient after patient, so wipe-down habits matter. Littmann’s cleaning and care guidance recommends 70% isopropyl alcohol among the cleaning solutions for stethoscopes and advises against using hand sanitizers on the stethoscope.
Keeping the right stethoscope cleaner & revitalizer in your coat pocket or work bag makes it easier to stay consistent during hectic shifts. It also helps protect the tubing and chestpiece finish over the long haul.
Shop Littmann Stethoscope Accessories at Cornell Surgical
Ready to pair your Littmann with the accessories that keep it feeling sharp all year? At Cornell Surgical, we offer Littmann stethoscopes and accessories as part of our comprehensive range of medical equipment and supplies.
Orders over $125 qualify for free shipping, which is perfect when you want to bundle spare parts and a case with your new scope.