Sklar Myringotomy Knife, Lance and Spear Point

The Myringotomy Knife is a fine, sharp instrument used to make a small, precise incision in the tympanic membrane, most commonly to drain fluid from the middle ear or to place a ventilation tube during a myringotomy procedure. This listing covers two point patterns, a lance style and a spear style, each packed five knives to a box, giving the surgeon a choice of tip geometry depending on the angle of approach and personal preference for the incision.

Because the eardrum is a thin, delicate structure, the knife must be sharp enough to create a clean cut with a single controlled motion rather than a ragged or repeated pass. Otolaryngologists and ear, nose, and throat surgeons use myringotomy knives of this kind for both adult and pediatric ear procedures, often performed as a short outpatient operation.

Supplied in boxes of five, the knives are typically intended for single or limited use given the fine, delicate cutting edge required for this application. This listing covers both the lance and spear point variants.