Otology Hook 90

Clinical Application

Designed for otologic procedures where precise traction, elevation or teasing of soft tissue is required within the tight confines of the external auditory canal and middle ear. Common uses include lifting and mobilizing tympanic membrane remnant during tympanoplasty, removing granulation tissue or debris, retrieving small foreign bodies, and facilitating delicate dissection around the ossicular chain and canal skin.

Design & Configuration

The 90-degree right-angle geometry positions the working tip perpendicular to the instrument shaft, improving line-of-sight and access in narrow or angled surgical corridors typical of ear surgery. The fine hook tip concentrates force at a small contact point for controlled engagement of membranes, scar tissue, or small fragments without excessive bulk in the canal. This configuration supports delicate manipulation with tactile feedback while minimizing the need for instrument reorientation in tight anatomy.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Hook (otology)
• Pattern / model: Otology Hook 90
• Configuration: 90-degree right-angle shaft
• Tip pattern: Fine 90° hook tip for tissue engagement
• Typical use: Middle ear and external auditory canal procedures
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand routine clinical use and high-temperature sterilization processes. The instrument is designed for repeated reprocessing and long-term service life when cared for according to standard instrument reprocessing protocols.

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