Grace Medical products

As the use of endoscopes to perform ear surgery increases, Grace Medical recognized the need to develop and refine instrumentation to meet the unique needs associated with these procedures. Our endoscopic instruments integrate suction and dissection to perform both functions simultaneously.  In addition, the suction adapter rotates 360° to help maximize the user’s free range of hand motion.

The ALTO Centered and Offset middle ear implants are made of pure titanium, a proven biocompatible material with excellent sound transmission properties. These light-weight prostheses are packaged with disposable sizers and preloaded in the patented ALTO adjuster which simplifies the need to properly size the implant.

The Centered and Offset Concise ALTO Partial provides the surgeon with a functional length range from 0.75mm to 5.75mm, in precise quarter millimeter increments. The newly designed head allows for multidirectional movement for optimal contact with the TM. The Concise Partial comes prepackaged in the patented Adjuster Body, which greatly simplifies sizing the prosthesis. 

The Eclipse Flat Ribbon Nitinol Piston is a shape memory design that negates the need for manual crimping. The wide ribbon helps protect the incus during heat application.  The heat activated Eclipse has a unique shape memory zone which ensures complete (360º) gentle closure around the incus.  The shape memory zone also reduces the chances of the piston body lifting from the vestibule.

The Megerian Stapes Replacement Prothesis is a heat activated, nitinol stapes replacement prosthesis. The piston features 6 tapered nitinol arms that follow the natural contour of the incus. With this unique design, the surgeon can adapt the SRP for use with a necrosed incus. The Megerian SRP ranges in lengths from 4.00mm to 5.00mm in quarter millimeter increments.

The CARLSON-HAYNES Universal Otologic Retractor offers a unique configuration specifically designed for postauricular surgery.  The blade employs deep grooves and pointed tips to minimize the risk of the retractor slipping out of position during surgery.  Furthermore, the blade securely holds the overhanging ear in place, enhancing visualization and light to the surgical site.  The retractor features a universal design, reducing hospital costs and improving operating room efficiencies.

The Cartilage MICROTOME offers a simplified means to accurately cut cartilage with uniform thicknesses.  The practical design incorporates a measuring dial to precisely target the desired thickness.  User-friendly engineering results in components that assemble quickly and provide stability to safely guide the cutting motion.

Recent research has shown there is a heightened risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) during middle ear or mastoid procedures. Grace Medical recognized the need to develop protective gear to mitigate aerosol dispersion of potentially contaminated particles and protect healthcare professionals. The OtoShield Protective Barrier Drape uses a self-sealing barrier drape to help reduce exposure while providing an open workspace that does not impede treatment.

The Otoskills Trainer offers surgeons the ability to enhance their dexterity and endoscopic surgical skills through the utilization of the variety of modules offered with the trainer.

The patented Triune ventilation tube was designed to address complications of the standard long term T-Tubes, specifically perforations.  The three flanges help to keep the tube in perpendicular relationship to the eardrum. This feature restricts unnecessary erosion of TM tissues. Each of the three flanges are also angled to contour to the TM which further prevents trauma to the TM tissue. Studies show a 3.0% perforation rate compared to 16.6% for standard long term T-Tubes.  (The Triune, a New Silicone Tympanoplasty Tube, Frank Hill, MD, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2006) 134, 524-525; Kay DJ, Nelson MT, Rosenfeld RM. Meta-analysis of tympanostomy tube sequelae. Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery 1999; 124:374-380)