Category Archives: Cerumen Management

Fall Back for some real Daylight Savings!

Posted on October 30, 2014 by AU Bankaitis

Daylight saving time will end this upcoming Sunday whereby clocks will “fall back” officially at 2:00 am local time for those areas observing this practice. It was originally adopted by many countries as a means to conserve fuel during World … Continue reading →

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Illuminated and Disposable Suction!

Posted on September 26, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

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.  … Continue reading →

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OTC wax removal drops – guest post by Bob Kemp

Posted on July 6, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

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 AU Bankaitis

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 AU Bankaitis

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 … Continue reading →

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Three is the Key for Mechanical Removal

Posted on February 24, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

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 AU Bankaitis

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, … Continue reading →

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Suction Pump that really sucks….in a good way

Posted on October 7, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

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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