House-Dieters Crura and Malleus Nipper

Description

House-Dieters Crura and Malleus Nipper

The House-Dieters nipper is a fine cutting instrument for middle ear surgery. Otologists rely on it to divide the stapes crura and to trim the head of the malleus.

Built for a tight space

The middle ear leaves almost no room to work. So this nipper puts a very small cutting tip on the end of a slim shaft. The surgeon can then reach the ossicles through the ear canal while keeping a clear view down the microscope.

Four working directions

We offer four versions: Upward, Downward, Right and Left. Each one points the cutting tip a different way. For example, an upward tip reaches structures above the line of the shaft, while a side tip suits work toward either wall.

Its place in stapes surgery

During stapedectomy, the surgeon often needs to free the stapes superstructure before removing it. A nipper also helps when the malleus head needs reshaping in ossicular work. Many otology trays carry two or more directions for that reason.

Which direction to order

First, consider which approach you favor and the side you usually stand on. Then pick the direction that meets the target without tilting the microscope. If your team operates on both ears, the Right and Left pair gives you mirror access.

Caring for your House-Dieters nipper

Flush bone dust and blood from the tip right after the case. Next, clean the hinge area under running water with a soft brush, working gently around the tiny jaws. Dry the instrument well, then sterilize the nipper where its tip cannot rub on neighboring steel.

Specifications

• Cutting nipper for the stapes crura and malleus
• Direction: Upward, Downward, Right or Left (four choices)
• Stainless steel

Ordering the House-Dieters nipper

Workmanship flaws on this crura nipper fall under our three-year warranty. Before dispatch, one of our Atlanta staff studies the nipper tip by hand. Nipper buyers can read payment and delivery answers on our frequently asked questions page. Nipper steel should meet ASTM F899, the benchmark we point buyers to. To crimp a prosthesis after the crura come free, look at our McGee wire closure forceps. The full ear, nose and throat collection lists every related item.

We sell the nipper to professionals only. Our instrument care notes discuss how nipper photos relate to stock and why stainless alloys hold some nickel. Delivery times for otology orders sit on our delivery information page.