Clinical Application
A precision lever hook designed to engage and extract small superficial foreign bodies from confined or delicate anatomical sites. Common clinical uses include removal of particulate or embedded foreign material from the ocular surface and conjunctiva, external auditory canal, nasal vestibule, superficial wounds, and other minor procedure settings. The instrument enables controlled, atraumatic retrieval where forceps or suction are impractical.
Design & Configuration
The slim shaft and hooked tip geometry provide access into tight recesses while offering a positive point of contact on irregular or slippery objects. The lever-action configuration allows one-handed control of engagement and release, improving precision and reducing translational forces on surrounding tissue. This geometry supports use under magnification and with topical/local anesthesia in outpatient or operating-room environments.
Instrument Specifications
- Length: 12 cm
- Tip: Hook (lever) for engaging and extracting foreign bodies
- Configuration: Single-ended, lever-action hook with slim shaft for access into confined spaces
- Typical use: Retrieval of small superficial foreign bodies in ophthalmic, ENT, and minor-procedure settings
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable and sterilizable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a polished finish to facilitate atraumatic contact with tissue and ease of cleaning. The instrument is designed for repeated clinical use and is compatible with standard hospital sterilization processes (autoclave-compatible).
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