Ear Tampons

Ear Tampons

Ear tampons are used for post otoplasty tamponing of the outer acoustic canal and outer ear
drum. They are made of diverse materials, most commonly used today are; gelatin, PVA
(Polyvinyl alcohol) and cotton.
 
The products made of purified porcine gelatin can also be used in the middle ear, as they can be
completely absorbed by the body.
 
Ear tampons protect the operated area from external mechanical influences and can be used in
the application of antibiotics.

Gelatin tampon

Ear tampons made of purified porcine gelatin are commonly used in otoplasty. They can be
applied in a dry or moist state, and have a wide range of applications. They can be used for local
haemostasis, keeping fascia or perichondrium in place, or even the local application of antibiotics.
The advantages of this material are; good compatibility, complete absorption and the porous
structure combined with the light weight.

• 100%purified porcine gelatin
• Comparatively high density resulting in longer term tamponing
• Insoluble in water and fully absorbable
• Total absorption time, depending on application, between 4 and 6 weeks
• Practical size
• Single sterile blister packaging, i.e. can be used sparingly

PVA

• expanding eartampon for postoperative tamponing of the external acoustic canal after tympanoplasty.
• with or without central lumen

Important:
In order to eliminate adhesion of the tampon to the tissue after tympanoplasty, it is absolutely necessary, to apply strips of silicon folio (e.g. Art.No. 1710000 or 1710001) to the eardrum and the walls of the external acoustic canal.
 
Must be kept constantly moist during the entire duration of use.
 
May not be used for implantation !