Lightweight otology instruments. (Product Marketplace).MedOne introduces the Auricle auricle /au·ri·cle/ (aw´ri-k'l) 1. pinna; the flap of the ear. 2. the ear-shaped appendage of either atrium of the heart. 3. formerly, the atrium of the heart. line of instruments for otology otology /otol·o·gy/ (o-tol´ah-je) the branch of medicine dealing with the ear, its anatomy, physiology, and pathology.otolog´ic o·tol·o·gy n. The branch of medicine that deals with the ear. , in a completely new style. The instruments have a lightweight titanium handle with a large gripping area for comfortable hand position. The squeeze-style handle allows controlled actuation ac·tu·ate tr.v. ac·tu·at·ed, ac·tu·at·ing, ac·tu·ates 1. To put into motion or action; activate: electrical relays that actuate the elevator's movements. 2. of the jaws while decreasing unintended movement of the instrument, allowing dramatic improvement in surgeon control and precision compared to traditional ring-style grip instruments. The jaws can be rotated 360 degrees, independent of the handle, via a small rotation knob at the back of the instrument shaft. This allows the surgeon to adjust the instrument tip instead of moving the hand during the case. The instruments have a small (90-mm diameter) shaft, which makes them ideal for working in small spaces. A variety of special-application jaw styles is available, including straight and angled scissors scissors Cutting instrument or tool consisting of a pair of opposed metal blades that meet and cut when the handles at their ends are brought together. Modern scissors are of two types: the more usual pivoted blades have a rivet or screw connection between the cutting ends , and forceps. Circle 125 on Reader Service Card |
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