Aural Syringe

This instrument is the metallic aural syringe, an instrument used for syringing of the ear, an OPD procedure.


Indications for ear syringing:

• Wax removal
• Foreign body removal
• Removal of otomycotic debris

The syringe has a nozzle for insertion into the external auditory canal. Water at body temperature is loaded into the syringe. The syringe is held by inserting fingers into the rings at the back. The third ring is on the piston that forces the water out when pushed.


More Information:

• Syringing should be avoided in case of perforated tympanic membrane.
• Aural syringing can result in complications like trauma to the external auditory canal and perforation of the tympanic membrane.
• Other methods of wax and foreign body removal include manual removal using the Jobson-Horne wax hook, suction and removal under microscope.

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