The Leivers Vent Tube Introducer Forceps are specialized otologic forceps used in ENT surgery, specifically for the placement of ventilation tubes (grommets) in the tympanic membrane.
Key features:
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Fine, narrow jaws: securely grasp and hold delicate ventilation tubes.
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Angled alligator mechanism: provides excellent control and visibility in the small ear canal.
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Smooth tip design: minimizes trauma during tube insertion.
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Ergonomic ring handles: allow steady grip and precision during delicate ear procedures.
Common applications:
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Myringotomy with tube insertion – introducing and positioning ventilation tubes in the middle ear.
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Treatment of chronic otitis media with effusion (OME).
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Relief of recurrent ear infections and persistent middle ear fluid.
Manufactured from high-quality surgical stainless steel, the forceps are durable, reusable, and autoclavable, ensuring reliability in repeated ENT procedures.
