Myringotomy
Overview
Painful ear infections are a rite of passage for children -- by the age of five, nearly every child has experienced at least one episode.
Uncoated Vent Tubes
Many of the vent tubes sold by Olympus today were originally designed by Gyrus ENT, in Bartlett, TN and have been relied on by ENT surgeons for over 50 years for their patients needs. Learn More
Ultrasil™ Vent Tubes
UltraSil™ is a proprietary treatment for silicone tubes that is clinically proven to resist biofilm1. Learn More
PacifiC® Vent Tubes
PacifiC® is a proprietary coating for fluoroplastic vent tubes that is clinically proven to resist biofilm2. Learn More
Titanium Micron® Vent Tubes
Our exclusive Micron® finish provides ultra-smoothness to reduce the potential for clogging and unwanted tissue ingrowth without the glare or reflection of ordinary polished finishes. Learn More
Myringotomy Instruments and Accessories
Durable, reliable accessories and instruments you can trust for your myringotomy procedures. Learn More
1Biedlingmaier, J. F., Samaranayake, R., and Whelan, P., "Resistance to Biofilm Formation on Otologic Implant Materials," accepted for publication in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1997.
2Berry, J.A., Biedlingmaier, J.F., and Whelan, P.J. "In vitro resistance to bacterial biofilm formation coated fluoroplastic tympanostomy tubes." Accepted for publication in Otolaryngology - Head Neck Surgery (2000).
