Gyrus ACMI Explorent 141603 Nasal Speculum 16mm Blade 5.7in

Gyrus ACMI Explorent | 16mm Nasal Speculum | 141603 | 5 11/16" Overall Length | Reusable

The Gyrus ACMI Explorent 141603 is a high-performance diagnostic and procedural instrument designed for maximum endonasal visualization. Featuring a 16mm blade width, this speculum is engineered for adult patients where a wider aperture is required to visualize the posterior septum, middle turbinate, and ethmoid regions.

Constructed from premium surgical-grade stainless steel, the 141603 is designed for the high-duty cycles of busy ENT practices. The extended 5 11/16" (approx. 14.5 cm) length provides the clinician with superior leverage and a comfortable distance from the patient’s face, facilitating the use of endoscopes or long-reach suction tips without obstruction.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Gyrus ACMI (Explorent Series)

• Model / REF: 141603

• Instrument Type: Nasal Speculum

• Blade Width: 16mm (Wide Aperture Adult Profile)

• Overall Length: 5 11/16 Inches (14.4 cm)

• Material: Surgical Grade Stainless Steel

• Operation: Manual Hinged Design

• Cleaning: Fully Autoclavable / Reusable

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Wide 16mm Visualization: The 16mm blades are optimized for procedures requiring significant lateral expansion of the nasal alae. This is particularly useful during the removal of large polyps, packing for epistaxis, or during pre-operative debridement.

• Extended Reach & Leverage: The 5.7" overall length allows for better ergonomic positioning, especially in deep-field examinations where the clinician needs to maintain a clear line of sight while using secondary instrumentation.

• Balanced Spring Tension: The hinged design incorporates a high-grade internal spring, providing consistent, smooth resistance. This ensures that the instrument can be opened with minimal effort while maintaining a stable position during the examination.

• Satin Finish Optics: Explorent instruments are finished with a non-reflective coating to eliminate hot spots and glare from LED headlights or surgical microscopes, ensuring a high-contrast view of the nasal mucosa.

• Atraumatic Tapered Blades: Despite the wider 16mm profile, the distal tips are precision-tapered and polished to a mirror finish, allowing for gentle insertion into the nasal vestibule without causing mucosal micro-tears.

Applications

• Anterior & Posterior Rhinoscopy: Essential for identifying septal deviations and turbinate hypertrophy.

• Diagnostic Endoscopy Support: Provides the necessary clearance for rigid 0° or 30° endoscopes.

• Clinical Procedures: Ideal for debridement, biopsy collection, and foreign body extraction in adult patients.

• Post-Operative Management: Used for the inspection of surgical sites following FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery).

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: Used – Excellent Condition.

• Maintenance: This instrument has been meticulously maintained. The blades are perfectly aligned, the hinge is fluid with zero "play," and the stainless steel surfaces are free of pitting, scratches, or oxidation.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical instrumentation, Primis Medical ensures all Gyrus ACMI inventory is ultrasonically cleaned and function-verified prior to shipment.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective, padded packaging to ensure the blade geometry and tension spring remain in factory-standard condition during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.