Hartmann Ear Catheter Fig.4 SP

Clinical Application

Designed to provide controlled delivery and removal of fluids within the ear, this instrument is used for irrigation of the external auditory canal, directed instillation of topical medications, and assistance with suctioning during routine ENT procedures and minor operative cases. Its geometry facilitates atraumatic access to the canal and operative ear field, making it useful in clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and operating rooms for procedures such as cerumen management, ear toilette, and intraoperative field clearance.

Design & Configuration

The figure-4 contoured lumen follows the anatomic curvature of the external auditory canal to help align the delivery or evacuation port along the canal axis. This angled configuration improves control and visualization during irrigation or suction maneuvers and reduces the need for repeated instrument repositioning. The open-lumen tip directs flow while minimizing direct contact with delicate canal skin and tympanic membrane margins.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Ear catheter
• Pattern / model: Hartmann, Fig. 4 SP
• Configuration: Figure-4 contoured/angled lumen
• Tip: Open-lumen tip for directed irrigation and suction
• Typical use: Irrigation, instillation, and suctioning of the external auditory canal
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed for repeated clinical use and compatible with standard sterilization workflows. The lumen and tip geometry are designed to permit reliable fluid flow while minimizing trauma to canal tissues.

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