Clinical Application
Designed for otologic procedures and routine aural care, this angled curette provides controlled removal of cerumen, keratinous debris, and small soft foreign bodies from the external auditory canal. The 2 mm tip size offers the precision needed for targeted debridement in narrow canals and for work near the tympanic membrane while minimizing tissue trauma. Suitable for clinic, ambulatory surgery center, and ENT practice use.
Design & Configuration
The angled shaft geometry creates an improved approach vector to the ear canal compared with straight curettes, allowing the clinician to reach around canal curvatures and to maintain a line of sight while scooping material outward. The small 2 mm curette tip concentrates contact area for controlled engagement of soft debris and reduces the risk of inadvertently catching healthy epithelium. A 13 cm overall length provides reach for most adult and pediatric examinations without excessive shaft bulk.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Ear curette (angled)
- Pattern / model: Shapleigh
- Tip size: 2 mm curette
- Overall length: 13 cm
- Intended use: Cerumen removal, ear canal debridement, small soft foreign body extraction
- Construction: Stainless steel, reusable
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. The curette tip is formed to provide a smooth, atraumatic scooping surface that withstands repeated use. Built for reusable service life and designed to tolerate routine sterilization and handling consistent with reusable ENT instrumentation.
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