Gross Ear Spoon with Spud 12cm

Clinical Application

Designed for use in otolaryngology and clinic settings to remove cerumen, desiccated debris, fungal clumps, and small superficial foreign bodies from the external auditory canal. The spoon end allows controlled scooping and shaving of impacted material under direct visualization (otoscope or microscope), while the spud end provides a blunt levering surface to dislodge adherent plugs or to separate debris from the canal wall prior to extraction.

Design & Configuration

The concave spoon bowl concentrates contact area for predictable, atraumatic scooping; this helps minimize contact with the canal skin and reduce the risk of pushing material deeper. The opposite spud is a flat, blunt elevator that permits gentle levering or scraping of impacted material. The overall 12 cm length provides reach for adult ear canals while allowing the clinician to maintain fine control close to the hilt. A double‑ended layout reduces instrument exchanges during short procedures.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Gross ear spoon with spud
• Configuration: Double‑ended (spoon + spud)
• Overall length: 12 cm
• Intended use: Cerumen removal, foreign‑body extraction, gentle canal debridement
• Construction: Medical‑grade stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from medical‑grade stainless steel with a finish appropriate for repeated sterilization. The single‑piece working ends resist deformation under normal clinical use and the reusable design supports standard steam sterilization or low‑temperature processes per facility protocol.

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