DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE INSERTION AND REMOVAL OF TYMPANOSTOMY TUBES

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for inserting and/or removing tympanostomy tubes in an office setting. For example, a tube insertion device can allow a user to insert the tympanostomy tube into the patient's tympanic membrane by isolating movement of moving elements of the tube insertion device within the patient's ear canal from external movements. As such, the tube insertion device can include one or more moving elements, which can create a puncture and insert the tympanostomy tube into the patient's tympanic membrane.