Clinical Application
Designed for use in otolaryngology and minor procedure settings, this instrument combines a Jobson-Horne style cotton applicator with a dedicated foreign-body removal tip. It facilitates precise application of topical agents, gentle cleansing of the external auditory canal and nasal vestibule, and controlled extraction of small, superficial foreign bodies. The 18 cm length provides reach for routine ear and nasal work in adults and older pediatric patients while maintaining tactile control.
Design & Configuration
The dual-ended configuration reduces instrument exchanges during short procedures by providing an applicator on one end and a removal tip on the other. The slender shaft offers direct access into the external auditory canal and anterior nasal cavity; the applicator end secures cotton pledgets for medication delivery or blotting, while the removal end is shaped to engage and withdraw small objects with minimal trauma. The straight geometry and proportionate length balance reach with manual precision for controlled manipulation in confined cavities.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Jobson-Horne cotton applicator with foreign-body removal tip
- Length: 18 cm
- Configuration: Dual-ended (applicator + removal)
- Typical uses: Topical medication application, cerumen/soft debris management, small foreign body extraction in ear and nasal vestibule
- Construction: Reusable surgical instrument
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability. Constructed and finished to allow repeated cleaning and sterilization for reuse in clinical and ambulatory surgical environments.
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