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Lighted Articulating Ear Curette™ Instructions
Instructions for Assembly/Disassembly:
1. To assemble the Lighted Articulating Ear Curette, insert the end of the curette into the light source by aligning the
pegs with the grooves inside the light source. Push down and twist FIRMLY clockwise until rotation stops. This will
lock the curette into place and activate the light. NOTE: This product is a spring-loaded device; improper assembly
may cause ejection of the curette.
2. To attach the magnication lens, snap the lens onto the neck of the blue light source so that the top of the lens
angles toward the curette tip.
3. To disassemble, push the curette into the light source and rotate counter clockwise to remove. The light will go o
when the curette is removed. Discard the used curette and keep the light source and magnication lens for the next
procedure.
Instructions for Cerumen Removal - Using the Lighted Articulating Ear Curette™ with Magnication
The Lighted Articulating Ear Curette oers a new approach to cerumen and foreign body removal, with an articulating,
lighted tip that can be made to ex and rmly, yet gently, remove obstructing wax or objects.
To use the Lighted Articulating Ear Curette:
1. Position the patient comfortably on the examination table. Smaller children may be restrained on their parent’s
lap or shoulder during the procedure. Visit www.BionixMed.com and view the Bionix Cerumen Removal Tips and
Techniques videos for more detail.
2. Using an otoscope, examine the ear canal noting the presence and location of any obstructing cerumen or foreign
body.
3. Straighten the ear canal by gently pulling the ear up and away from the patient. Position the tip of the Lighted
Articulating Ear Curette adjacent to the obstruction or behind it if there is room between the obstruction and the
ear canal wall.
4. Grasp the handle of the Lighted Articulating Curette in your palm placing your index nger in the trigger and gently pull back. This will cause the tip of the curette to bend.
5. Hold the tip in the exed position and gently roll the obstruction from the ear canal.
6. Use an otoscope to re-examine the ear canal, noting the presence and location of any remaining obstruction.
7. Repeat the above procedure as needed to until the tympanic membrane can be adequately visualized, or the foreign body has been removed.
8. Remove the otoscope and discard the curette tip.
CAUTION: Discontinue curettage immediately if bleeding, irritation, or other trauma to the ear canal or tympanic
membrane occurs.
Special Note: The Lighted Articulating Ear Curette is intended for single-patient use. Discontinue use of the curette if
the hinge no longer functions. Re-use of the curette can cause the hinge to stop functioning. Use of alcohol wipes or
cold sterilization can also negatively aect the functioning of the curette. The light source and magnication lens are
designed for multi-procedure use.
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