Manual Ear Syringe (Bulb Type)
The Manual Ear Syringe (Bulb Type) is a non powered aural irrigation device used to remove impacted cerumen from the external auditory canal. It delivers a controlled stream of warm water or saline when the bulb is compressed, supporting gentle ear irrigation in ENT and general practice settings.
Product Description
Key Features and Capabilities
The device uses a compressible bulb body made from rubber or silicone, with a smooth tapered nozzle and a flanged ear tip. The flanged design limits insertion depth and directs irrigating fluid along the canal wall rather than directly toward the tympanic membrane. Its simple one piece construction supports manual control of flow and pressure during cerumen removal.
Diagnostic Performance
The bulb syringe supports external auditory canal irrigation for cerumen dislodgement and lavage. It provides a low complexity manual delivery method for ear cleaning before otoscopic examination and routine aural toilet.
Clinical Applications
This device is used for cerumen management in ENT clinics, general practice surgeries, audiology departments, outpatient clinics, and home healthcare. It supports ear irrigation prior to ear examination, hearing assessment, and management of blocked ear symptoms. It is also used in routine primary care procedures where impacted wax limits visualization of the tympanic membrane.
Connectivity and Data Integration
This device has no electronic connectivity, data output, or software interface. It functions as a manual irrigation instrument and integrates into clinical workflow through direct use with otoscopy and ear canal cleaning procedures.
Technical Specifications
The bulb body is formed from flexible rubber or silicone with a smooth molded tip for irrigation control. The design is lightweight, hand operated, and easy to disassemble for cleaning and high level disinfection or autoclaving between patients. For India, documentation and supply support align with local import, warranty, installation, and regulatory requirements, including CDSCO where applicable.
Recommended Settings
This device is suitable for ENT outpatient rooms, family medicine clinics, audiology practices, urgent care units, and home care environments. It is also practical in hospitals that perform routine cerumen removal before diagnostic ear examination.
Summary
The Manual Ear Syringe (Bulb Type) provides controlled aural irrigation for cerumen removal with a simple manual design and a safety focused flanged tip. It is available through MedPrax Market.
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Classification | Patient CareDiagnostic Equipment |
| Clinical Applications | ENT PracticeGeneral PracticeAudiologyOutpatient ClinicsHome Healthcare |
| Detailed Specs | The manual bulb-type ear syringe is a non-powered aural irrigation device used for the safe and effective removal of impacted cerumen (earwax) from the external auditory canal through controlled warm-water or saline irrigation. The device consists of a large-capacity, compressible rubber or silicone bulb (typically 60–120 mL) connected to a smooth, flanged ear tip that is designed to seal loosely within the ear canal opening, directing the irrigating stream along the canal wall toward the tympanic membrane while allowing fluid and dislodged cerumen to flow back out around the tip. The flange limits insertion depth, providing an inherent safety feature that reduces the risk of direct tympanic membrane contact and associated injury. Prior to irrigation, the clinician examines the ear canal with an otoscope to rule out perforation, active infection, or foreign body presence. The syringe is disassembled, cleaned, and autoclaved or high-level disinfected between patients. It is widely used in general practice surgeries, ENT outpatient clinics, audiology departments, and home healthcare settings for routine cerumen management. |
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