Tag Archives: cerumen management

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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Channel Oaktree Products on YouTube!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Looking for short videos that demonstrate new products that may be perfect for your hearing aid wearing patients?  Need a quick tutorial on some key aspects of cerumen removal but can only spare a minute or so? Want to actually see the … Continue reading →

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Disposable Audiology Supplies: Bringing It All Together!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

NOTE: this post originally was published in September 21, 2011.  As of August 1, 2014, the Disposable Audiology Supplies Brochure mentioned in this post is no longer in print although Customer Service at Oaktree Products can provide you with product … 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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2010 in review

Posted on January 2, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow. Crunchy numbers A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. … Continue reading →

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