• Self-supporting endoscopic ear surgery spreader

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€ 0 - 50K

Keywords

Surgical Holder, Surgery

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Self-supporting endoscopic ear surgery spreader

Medical Devices | Medical Equipment

Introduction

The invention protects a self-static retractor of the external auditory canal, useful in endoscopic ear surgery which allows the cartilage to be separated as much as possible, to make the passage of optics and surgical instruments easier. A rigid structure is attached to the autostatic retractor which allows the surgeon to use both hands.

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Technical Features

Device for retracting an ear canal of a patient, comprising a first and a second ear insert arranged parallelly, substantially in contact, respectively comprising a first and a second recessed portion facing each other, defining an opening between them, and extending therefrom before and second portion, in a direction transverse to the extension direction of the inserts defining a cantilevered duct accessible through the opening, an extensible element connected to the first and second ear inserts and configured to vary their transversal distance. A plurality of anchors fixed perimetrically on the cantilever canal and extended radially such that the cantilever canal is arranged within the ear canal and the first and second earplugs are spaced apart via the spacer such that the anchors constrain such device to the ear.

Possible Applications

  • Endoscopic Ear Surgery

Advantages

  • Autostatic, i.e. able stand independently by leaning on the external auditory canal
  • Built-in holder to ensure greater stability of vision
  • Takes up less space compared to existing alternative solutions
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