Category Archives: Cerumen Management

Illuminated and Disposable Suction!

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

For those of you using the Bionix Lighted Curettes and/or Forceps, a newer tool from the same product line will certainly pique your curiosity.  The concept of the lighted curette has been applied to a disposable suction tube, providing both light and magnification, in one unique device.  The … Continue reading →

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OTC wax removal drops – guest post by Bob Kemp

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

In the early 1970′s, in an attempt to allow faster approval of over-the-counter (OTC)  pharmaceutical preparations, the FDA created what is referred to as the “OTC Monograph”.  The monograph lists types of products and corresponding ingredients that could be used in … Continue reading →

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Disposable Suction Tubes for Cerumen Removal!

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

Disposable suction tubes are finally here and available only at Oaktree Products.  These instruments are the perfect addition to your arsenal of cerumen management instruments, particularly if you  perform suction occasionally or are in a situation where company policy prefers the use of disposable … Continue reading →

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Suction Tube Connection Clarification

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

The Pro-Power Vacuum Aspirator is a suction pump designed for both cleaning debris from hearing instruments and cerumen removal from the external auditory canal. Since product packaging only includes special tools for cleaning hearing instruments, it may not be immediately evident how to set up the Pro-Power … Continue reading →

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Three is the Key for Mechanical Removal

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

Not sure what instruments to invest in for mechanical removal of cerumen? While the number of available hand-held instruments is endless, don’t spend your money on instruments that you don’t need or won’t use. Here are my quick tips on … Continue reading →

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Pretty Neat NeoZoline Cerumen Removal Instruments

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

Oaktree Products offers a unique line of NeoZoline cerumen removal instruments in both stainless steel and disposable options. The stainless steel NeoZoline Alligator Forceps have been annodized in a non-reflective powder coating, resulting in a black-colored instrument. The advantage of the coating is that it will absorb light, eliminating light … Continue reading →

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Suction Pump that really sucks….in a good way

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

Considering a suction pump for your practice? Check out the Pro-Power Vacuum/Aspirator. There are a couple of things that makes this product a favorite. First, it is a relatively inexpensive suction pump designed not only for removing cerumen and debris from hearing instruments, but may … Continue reading →

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Bright Idea for Cerumen Management

Posted on September 7, 2010 by

A popular cerumen removal instrument used by many of my customers at Oaktree Products is the Bionix lighted ear curette. This disposable curette interfaces with a LED light source which provides illumination along the length of the entire curette.  To assemble the lighted ear curette, insert the end … Continue reading →

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