Gross Ear Spoon and Hook 12cm

Clinical Application

Designed for otologic procedures and clinic-based aural care, this combined spoon-and-hook instrument is used to remove cerumen, inspissated debris, and small foreign bodies from the external auditory canal. The spoon end scoops soft cerumen and debris while the hook end permits controlled engagement of firm material or small objects. It is intended for use under direct vision with an otoscope or operating microscope and is commonly used in ENT clinics, outpatient procedure rooms, and surgical settings where precise, low-trauma manipulation of canal contents is required.

Design & Configuration

The dual-ended configuration reduces instrument exchange by providing both a concave spoon for scooping and a pointed hook for controlled snagging on a single instrument. The 12 cm overall length offers adequate reach for adult external auditory canals while keeping the shaft short enough for fine manual control. The spoon geometry helps capture and withdraw particulate or malleable debris with minimal lateral pressure, and the hook gives tactile feedback for engaging small or lodged objects. Together these features support atraumatic removal and efficient aural toilet.

Instrument Specifications

• Double-ended spoon and hook configuration
• 12 cm overall length
• Spoon tip for scooping cerumen and soft debris
• Hook tip for controlled engagement of firm material or small foreign bodies
• Intended for use under otoscopic or microscopic visualization

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and repeated sterilization cycles. The instrument is reusable and compatible with standard sterilization methods, including steam autoclave processes. The single-piece or welded construction common to this pattern provides a smooth shaft and defined tips for predictable handling.

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