Clinical Application
Designed for otologic procedures in clinic, ambulatory surgery and hospital settings, this Hartmann spoon forceps is used to remove cerumen, small foreign bodies and particulate debris from the external auditory canal. The spoon-shaped tip facilitates controlled scooping and retrieval while minimizing contact with delicate canal skin and the tympanic membrane. The 7 mm tip provides a balance between surface area for collection and a profile suitable for most adult external canals.
Design & Configuration
The spoon geometry concentrates contact at a broad, slightly cupped surface to capture and lift debris rather than impinge or push it deeper. The compact 8.5 cm overall length allows good reach into the canal while keeping the shaft short enough for precise, tactile control. A smooth, rounded spoon edge reduces the risk of abrasion to canal epithelium during manipulation.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Hartmann spoon forceps
- Overall length: 8.5 cm
- Tip width: 7 mm spoon-shaped
- Intended use: cerumen and small foreign body removal in the external auditory canal
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability. Precision-formed spoon tip maintains a smooth, atraumatic edge appropriate for contact with canal tissue. Reusable design suitable for standard high-level disinfection and steam sterilization 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