Clinical Application
This conical cannula is intended for controlled ear irrigation and lavage procedures where removal of cerumen, debris, or superficial foreign material from the external auditory canal is required. It is used with manual irrigation or syringe delivery systems in ENT clinics, primary care, ambulatory surgery centers, and audiology settings. The tapered outlet directs irrigant flow centrally while minimizing direct contact with the canal walls, helping reduce patient discomfort and the risk of canal abrasion during routine irrigation.
Design & Configuration
The conical, tapered geometry provides a smooth, atraumatic tip profile that facilitates easy insertion into the external auditory canal and helps form a controlled flow of irrigant. A hollow lumen delivers fluid efficiently from the syringe to the canal; the tapered aperture reduces splashback and disperses fluid in a broad, low-pressure stream to aid gentle removal of cerumen and debris. The simple straight configuration allows clinicians clear visualization and direct control of irrigation angle and volume.
Instrument Specifications
- Conical (tapered) tip for atraumatic canal contact
- Hollow lumen for irrigation delivery
- Intended use: ear irrigation, cerumen removal, external canal lavage
- Reusable, sterilizable construction
- Material: stainless steel
Material & Construction
Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel and finished with a smooth, polished surface to minimize friction and tissue trauma during insertion. Constructed for repeated clinical use with appropriate reprocessing; compatible with standard sterilization practices for reusable stainless-steel instruments.
Quality & Compliance
Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.
Brand Comparison
Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.
Availability & Returns
- In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
- Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
- Returns: 30-day return policy