Clinical Application
Designed for controlled irrigation and lavage, this malleable Shambaugh wash cannula is used to deliver sterile fluid into confined or curved cavities and to assist with gentle flushing of debris and blood during procedures. Its form is particularly useful in ENT and otologic settings for ear canal and middle-ear irrigation, and for targeted washout in other small-cavity or superficial soft-tissue procedures where a shaped, narrow lumen improves access and control.
Design & Configuration
The malleable tubular shaft allows the clinician to contour the cannula to patient anatomy or to a preferred working angle, improving access to recesses that are difficult to reach with rigid instruments. The 19.5 cm length provides extended reach for deeper operative fields while maintaining tactile feedback. A smooth, polished silver finish minimizes drag against tissue and facilitates atraumatic passage through narrow spaces.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Shambaugh wash cannula
- Configuration: Malleable tubular shaft with silver finish
- Overall length: 19.5 cm
- Primary function: Irrigation and lavage for small cavities and surgical sites
- Reusable construction suitable for standard sterilization processes
Material & Construction
Constructed from a malleable surgical metal with a silver finish designed for reshaping to the desired curvature. The instrument features a smooth internal lumen for reliable fluid passage and is manufactured for repeated cleaning and sterilization as part of reusable instrument sets.
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