Barbara Micro Ear Needle

Description

Barbara Micro Ear Needle

The Barbara micro ear needle is a delicate needle for middle ear microsurgery. Surgeons use it for fine dissection and for guiding small grafts and prostheses.

Part of a micro set

The Barbara name covers a family of ear needles, picks and hooks. Therefore, surgeons can build a set with a consistent feel. This needle is the simplest member of that group.

Two shaft options

We offer a straight shaft and an angled shaft. The catalogue gives the length as about 15.5 to 16 cm. The angled version moves the hand aside, while the straight version points directly at the target.

In the operating room

During tympanoplasty, the surgeon may use the needle to lift and tuck graft edges. In stapes surgery, it can help seat a prosthesis. So a fine needle often stays in hand for much of the case.

Deciding between shafts

Think about where your hand rests during microscope work. If it tends to block the view, choose the angled shaft. Otherwise, the straight shaft keeps things simple and feels familiar to most trainees.

Caring for your Barbara micro ear needle

Clean the tip with light strokes of a soft brush. Then rinse and dry the needle completely. Store it with a cap over the point until sterilization.

Barbara needle details

• Shaft choice: straight or angled
• Overall, roughly 15.5-16 cm
• Stainless steel

Buying Barbara needles

Either Barbara shaft is covered by our three-year warranty for poor finishing. Our Atlanta staff also check the point by hand before the box ships. The FAQ page answers questions about orders. For stainless grades, see ASTM F899, the surgical instrument standard. If you want angle and tip choices, look at the Barbara micro ear pick. Also visit our ENT catalog.

For professional use. Our care and sterilization guide covers product photos and nickel content in steel; our shipping page lists carriers.