Hartmann Ear Catheter Fig.3 SP

Clinical Application

This instrument is used in otology and general ENT practice for controlled irrigation and suction of the external auditory canal and accessible middle-ear spaces. Typical uses include removal of cerumen and loose debris, directed lavage of the ear canal, delivery of topical solutions, and adjunctive suction during minor in-office or operating-room procedures. Its form is intended to provide clinicians with a narrow, rigid lumen for reliable flow control while minimizing trauma to canal tissues.

Design & Configuration

The Hartmann Fig. 3 SP design is a purpose-built ear catheter with a single, rigid lumen to transmit irrigation or suction without kinking. The slender profile facilitates access to the external auditory canal and targeted areas of the middle ear while allowing the clinician to maintain good tactile feedback and visual control. Fig. 3 denotes a specific tip geometry within the Hartmann series, and the "SP" suffix indicates a variation in that series; these model distinctions help you select the appropriate tip variant for the scope of procedures performed at your facility.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Ear catheter
• Pattern / model: Hartmann, Fig. 3 SP
• Configuration: Rigid single-lumen catheter
• Tip / jaw pattern: Lumen tip for irrigation and suction
• Typical surgical use: Otologic and ENT irrigation, cerumen/debris removal, topical delivery
• Material / construction: Stainless steel, corrosion-resistant
• Reusable: Designed for clinical reprocessing

Material & Construction

Manufactured from medical-grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. The rigid, single-piece construction preserves lumen patency and allows repeated clinical reprocessing. The instrument is intended for reuse and can be sterilized according to your facility's validated protocols for stainless steel surgical 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