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The Big Easy® Piston

Bigger Band, Easier Placement

Developed in conjunction with Jack M. Kartush, MD

Distinctly Different

Intended use for Stapes Prosthesis

Feature            Advantage
MRI-Safe Titanium and platinum assure MRI compatibility
Triple-Width
Platinum Band
Broader surface area is easier to grasp with alligator forceps
    Enhanced stability with wider band makes it easier to insert and crimp
    Soft, wide band may reduce the risk of incus necrosis by dispersing incus pressure and eliminating the need to "over-crimp" 
    Placement tab eases the loop over the incus
Double-Width
Platinum Shaft
Malleable platinum shaft may be manipulated to accommodate a dehiscent facial nerve
Enhanced Visibility
at the Footplate
Shorter titanium body increases visibility to the footplate
    Clearly visible depth marker
Offset Versions Angled shaft accommodates partial necrosis
of the incus
    Left and right designs available

     


Straight Piston


Offset Piston

Ordering Information

Prod. # Description Shaft Dia. Length Qty
1156601 Straight Design 0.5 mm 4.00 mm 1/ea
1156602 Straight Design 0.5 mm 4.25 mm 1/ea
1156603 Straight Design 0.5 mm 4.50 mm 1/ea
1156604 Straight Design 0.5 mm 4.75 mm 1/ea
1156611 Left Ear, Offset Design 0.5 mm 4.50 mm 1/ea
1156612 Left Ear, Offset Design 0.5 mm 4.75 mm 1/ea
1156613 Left Ear, Offset Design 0.5 mm 5.00 mm 1/ea
1156621 Right Ear, Offset Design 0.5 mm 4.50 mm 1/ea
1156622 Right Ear, Offset Design 0.5 mm 4.75 mm 1/ea
1156623 Right Ear, Offset Design 0.5 mm 5.00 mm 1/ea

  

Rx only. Published: September 30, 2004 Last Updated: April 20, 2006
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