Gross Ear Spoon and Hook – Blunt

Description

Gross Ear Spoon and Hook – Blunt

The Gross ear spoon and hook combines a small spoon and a hook on one slender instrument. ENT clinicians use it to extract foreign bodies and lumps of wax from the outer ear canal.

Two working shapes

First, the hook slips behind an object and pulls it forward. The spoon, by contrast, scoops loose debris and cradles small items. Having both on one tool therefore means fewer swaps for the patient.

Blunt and curved at 13 cm

This version has blunt ends and a curved profile, and it measures 13 cm. Blunt tips also help the user avoid scratching the delicate canal skin. Meanwhile, the curve lets the hand stay clear of the line of sight.

Where clinicians use it

Emergency rooms and pediatric clinics see many beads, pebbles and bits of cotton in ears. So a blunt hook often becomes the first tool tried. It also suits routine cerumen work in a general ENT office.

Choosing between hooks, spoons and loops

In general, round, hard items respond best to a hook. Soft debris, on the other hand, comes out more easily with a spoon or loop. If you manage many children, keep two or three styles within reach.

Caring for your Gross ear spoon and hook

Rinse both ends as soon as the visit ends. Then brush inside the spoon, since wax likes to settle there. Dry the instrument fully and sterilize it according to your facility protocol.

Gross ear spoon and hook specifications

• Length: 13 cm
• Profile: curved
• Ends: blunt spoon and blunt hook
• Stainless steel

Getting the Gross instrument

Our three-year warranty protects you against faults in how the piece was finished. Also, each instrument passes a hand check in Atlanta before we release the parcel. Read the FAQ section for answers on invoices and lead times. Surgical steels of this kind fall under ASTM F899. If you prefer a larger scoop, the Barth ear scoop is worth a look. The full range of ENT tools sits one click away.

Professional use only. See our care guidance on photo accuracy and trace nickel in steel; delivery options appear on the shipping details page.