Hartmann Ear Catheter Fig.4 SP

Clinical Application

Designed for otologic procedures that require controlled suction or irrigation within the external auditory canal. Common intraoperative uses include removal of cerumen, debris, irrigation fluid evacuation, and clearance of blood or secretions during middle ear and external canal procedures. The angled configuration facilitates access to anatomically curved canals while allowing the surgeon to work under operating microscope magnification.

Design & Configuration

The figure-4 (angled) geometry provides lateral reach into the ear canal with a shaft profile that improves line-of-sight and instrument maneuverability in confined spaces. The open-lumen, angled tip permits efficient evacuation of fluids and particulate material while the smooth, atraumatic tip profile minimizes contact trauma to canal skin and tympanic membrane margins. The overall balance of rigidity and slender profile supports precision control during delicate otologic work.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: ear catheter for aural suction/irrigation
• Pattern / model: Hartmann Fig.4 SP
• Configuration: angled figure-4 shaft for improved access to curved ear canals
• Tip: angled open-lumen tip for suction/irrigation
• Typical use: cerumen/debris removal, fluid evacuation during otologic procedures
• Construction: reusable stainless steel

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a smooth finish for atraumatic contact and ease of cleaning. The lumen is integrated into the shaft profile to permit reliable suction flow while maintaining a narrow external diameter appropriate for aural work. The instrument is designed for repeated use and reprocessing in sterile instrument workflows.

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