Clinical Application
Designed for use in tonsillectomy procedures to encircle, core, and remove tonsillar tissue. The snare enables the surgeon to capture a defined segment of tonsil tissue and apply controlled traction and cutting force with the wire loop to excise tissue cleanly. It is commonly employed by otolaryngologists for extracapsular or intracapsular techniques where a cold-snare approach is indicated and can be used in concert with standard hemostatic measures.
Design & Configuration
The instrument features a long, slender shaft that provides reach into the oropharynx while preserving a clear line of sight to the palatine tonsils. A looped wire snare at the distal tip is advanced around targeted tissue and progressively closed via the handle to capture and sever the tissue segment. The 28 cm overall length balances access and control for oral cavity procedures; the loop mechanism offers tactile feedback and incremental closure to help limit excessive tissue grab and facilitate precise excision.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Tonsil snare
- Pattern / model: Eves
- Configuration: Shaft with looped wire snare and closure handle
- Length: 28 cm
- Tip: Looped wire designed to encircle and excise tissue
- Typical use: Tonsillectomy — excision and removal of tonsillar tissue
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Constructed principally from surgical-grade stainless steel with a stainless wire snare loop. Designed for repeated surgical use and standard hospital reprocessing (cleaning, inspection, and sterilization) in accordance with institutional 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