Description
Dix Foreign Body Instrument
Ask an eye clinic which spud they reach for, and many will name the Dix foreign body instrument. It is a well known pattern for lifting a particle from the corneal surface. Its working end is broader than a needle, which helps with flat flakes.
Why a Spud Shape Helps
A needle tip can catch a speck at one point. A spud, by contrast, can slide under a flat flake and lift it whole. So it suits thin metal chips and paint flecks. Still, a gentle angle matters more than any shape.
Choosing Dix Over a Needle
- Pick the spud for flat or broad flakes.
- Keep a needle-style tool for tiny embedded points.
- Only one Dix form appears here, with no size choice.
- Check the photos to see the end profile.
A Typical Clinic Sequence
First, numb the eye and seat the patient well. Then find the flake and note its depth. Next, slide the spud edge under it at a low angle. After removal, check for any stain left behind and plan follow-up.
Looking After the Edge
A spud works through its edge, so protect it. Avoid metal-on-metal contact in trays. Also, clean it soon after use and dry it before steam. If the edge chips or rolls, replace the tool.
Teaming Dix With a Burr
Some clinics follow the spud with a small rotary burr. The spud lifts the flake, and then the burr can polish away a light stain if needed. That choice depends on the case and the clinician. Many simply review the eye a day later.
Guarantee, Steel and More Options
You receive it non-sterile; it is meant for reuse after each cleaning and sterilization cycle. Our cover runs three years against manufacturing defects for Dix buyers, so you can buy with confidence. The stainless steel meets the aims of ASTM F899. Browse our eye surgery instruments or pair it with the Levinson tool. Our FAQs page has answers on returns.
For professional clinical use. Please read our sterilization notes and shipping terms.
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