Ear Curettes Resource Guide

Disposable ear curettes are single-use tools designed to help remove ear wax, also known as cerumen. This American Hospital Supply guide helps you compare ear curette sizes, tip styles, and options for adults, children, and infants so you can select the appropriate ear wax removal tool for different needs.

Choose an ear curette tip based on the patient’s age, ear canal size, and the type and consistency of the earwax. Use the general guidelines below to help select the appropriate curette.

4mm Blue Spoon Tip

For Adults

Scoop and remove soft earwax from adult and adolescent ear canals.

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2mm Gray Spoon Tip

For Infants

Safely clear soft earwax from a baby’s ear canal.

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4mm Green Round Tip

For Adults

Safely remove earwax and debris from the ear canal.

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3mm Pink Round Tip

For Adults or Pediatric

Safely remove harder earwax from pediatric or adults ear canals.

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4mm White Oval Tip

Universal

General-purpose earwax removal and normal curettage.

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Variety Pack

For All

Includes five color-coded tip styles and sizes for pediatric and adult earwax removal.

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How to Use
  1. Position the patient comfortably.
    Seat the patient on an examination table or stable chair and ask them to remain still during the procedure.
  2. Examine the ear canal first.
    Use an otoscope to locate the cerumen (earwax) and identify the position of the tympanic membrane (eardrum) before inserting the curette.
  3. Straighten the ear canal.
    Gently pull the outer ear up and back to help straighten the ear canal. Carefully insert the curette, loosen the earwax, and gently draw it out of the canal.
  4. Check the ear canal as you work.
    Check the ear canal as you work. Use the otoscope periodically to check for remaining earwax. If needed, repeat the process carefully until enough cerumen has been removed to clearly examine the tympanic membrane.

Important Safety Information
  • Stop use immediately if bleeding, irritation, or any injury to the ear canal or tympanic membrane or eardrum occurs.
  • Single-use only. Do not reuse. Discard the curette after use.
  • 510(k) exempt medical device. This product is classified as a 510(k)-exempt device under applicable FDA requirements.

Stories From Our Community

"Simple easy to use. Great to use with kids, love that we can put some in a bag and take on the go especially on trips. I have one kid that is notorious for ear infections, so this helps us keep an eye on hers and help her when she has too much wax buildup without causing her any harm."

- Ney

"Used this for a free clinic where patients request earwax removals. They were sturdy and were very safe, patients did not complain of discomfort and pulled out a lot of earwax!"

- Ivory

"These are just like the ones the pediatrician use and are MUCH better to use for ear cleaning than Q’tips!! Will definitely be apart of my recurring purchases!"

- Lynn

"Used on Medical Mission trip. Good quality and easily handle."

- Morena K.

"My son with Down syndrome has tiny ear canals that build up wax. He would not let an ENT doctor touch his ears, even to look in them, let alone clean out wax! I tried an "ear cleaning" kit on him to try to "flush out" the wax -- it didn't work at all. I have a friend who's a nurse and suggested this product. I had to introduce it slowly to my son in order for him to trust me using it in his ears, but now I can get that wax buildup out -- and a huge extra plus is not having to see a doctor to do it!"

- L M

"I was very happy to find these. I had a single tool like this that I washed and reused for a long time. Now I can dispose of these after use. I have narrow ear canals that collect a lot of wax. This is the only tool that gets it out."

- Ana

"LOVED this product. I’ve been trying to find a way to get rid of ear wax for a while but nothing worked. This is the perfect replacement over Qtips and so nicely packaged!!! Bought 2 packages and definitely will be buying more!!"

- Nancy Golden

"I don't know how I lived without this ear cleaning tool before. I get noise in my ears if I use cotton swabs, so this is perfect solution."

- V

"My son builds up ear wax quickly which affects his hearing so this disposal curette is a godsend! Easy and safe to use, I will definitely order these again. Prompt delivery and well packaged."

- Barbara Santagelo

"Easy to use way better than a q-tip"

- Whitney Brown

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