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KURZ METER
®

PRECISION STAPES PROSTHESIS LENGTH DETERMINATION
The KURZ Meter is a precision instrument for determining the length
of stapes prostheses intraoperatively. Due to its easy handling it
simplifies and standardizes the measuring procedure during sta-
pes surgery.

MORE SAFETY
A scale on both sides allows easy use for right- and left-handed
users. The stop hook of the KURZ Meter is applied medially to
the long process of the incus. With the aid of a slide the surgeon
advances the measuring tip up to the footplate with precision.
Prosthesis length is calculated by adding the measured distance
between the process of the incus (medial side) and the surface of
the stapes footplate to the depth of prosthesis insertion into the
inner ear. The latter is determined by the surgeon.

SAFE CLEANING AND STERILIZATION
The KURZ Meter can be disassembled into its individual parts for
safe cleaning. This facilitates sterilization.

Measured distance is read off the Measuring tip with stop hook
scale reliably

KURZ Meter in an
Instrument Tray

L Prosthesis = L 1 + L 2 ITEM REF
L 1 = Measured distance
Long process L 2 = Immersion depth* (Piston)
of incus KURZ Meter incl. Instrument Tray 8000 106
*The determination of the immersion
depth L2 of the prosthesis is sub- ITEM REF
Kurz Meter
Probe (Tube) ject to the decision of the surgeon.
Footplate Instrument Tray 8000 174
L1 Material:
L2 Sterilizable instrument quality stainless steel

Measuring of Prosthesis Length

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