McGee Otology Hook 1.0mm, 15.5cm

Clinical Application

Designed for microsurgical manipulation within the external auditory canal and middle ear, this instrument provides precise traction and control for tasks such as elevation of tympanic membrane flaps, fine tissue retraction, placement and adjustment of grafts and ossicular prostheses, removal of packing and small debris, and targeted dissection during cholesteatoma or mastoid procedures. The fine-point geometry supports delicate handling under the operating microscope where tissue trauma must be minimized.

Design & Configuration

The slender 15.5 cm shaft provides extended reach into narrow or deep ear canals while maintaining tactile feedback at the tip. The 1.0 mm hook tip offers a small contact surface for secure engagement of membranes, graft edges or small prosthetic components without excessive bulk. The single-ended hook layout keeps the instrument profile low in the field, improving visibility when working through specula or under microscopic magnification.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Otology hook
• Pattern / model: McGee
• Configuration: Single-ended fine hook
• Tip size: 1.0 mm
• Overall length: 15.5 cm
• Typical use: Tympanoplasty, ossiculoplasty, canal/middle ear microsurgery, packing removal

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance and durability for repeated sterilization cycles. The narrow hook tip is precision-formed to preserve a sharp, reliable profile for delicate manipulation. Constructed for reusable clinical use and compatible with standard sterilization processes.

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