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Lighted cerumen-removal instrument.


Sabre Medical Instruments introduces a new cerumen-removal kit that features a bright light source and lighted cerumen cerumen /ce·ru·men/ (se-roo´men) earwax; the waxlike substance found within the external meatus of the ear.ceru´minalceru´minous

ce·ru·men
n.
 loops. The Sabre SureClean Cerumen Removal Kit features a 6,000-candlepower xenon xenon (zē`nŏn) [Gr.,=strange], gaseous chemical element; symbol Xe; at. no. 54; at. wt. 131.29; m.p. −111.9°C;; b.p. −107.1°C;; density 5.86 grams per liter at STP; valence usually 0.  lamp with a clear lens and lighted ear loops to permit full viewing of the ear canal ear canal
n.
The narrow, tubelike passage through which sound enters the ear. Also called external auditory canal.
 without requiring an additional light source. This kit includes two disposable stainless steel stainless steel: see steel.
stainless steel

Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat.
 and two disposable nylon illuminated cerumen removal loops (large and small), one plastic spoon, two AAA batteries, a spare lamp, and a hinged plastic carrying case.

Made of high-impact plastic, the light source is waterproof, and the Sabre SureClean Cerumen Removal Kit's ear loops can be easily cleaned in soap and water, alcohol, bleach, peroxide, and Cidex. Extra illuminated cerumen removal loops are available.
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Publication:Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Aug 1, 2001
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