Jobson-Horne Probes — Pattern and Clinical Use
This is the everyday ENT clinic instrument. The ring curette end scrapes wax and debris from the ear canal under direct vision, while the serrated end holds a wisp of cotton wool for mopping discharge or applying medication. Having both functions on one instrument is why it appears in virtually every ENT and general-practice ear tray.
The ring must have a smooth outer edge and a defined inner cutting edge — sharp enough to lift wax from the canal wall, smooth enough not to abrade the skin. That asymmetry is the manufacturing detail that separates a good probe from a poor one.
Jobson-Horne Probes Variants and Specifications
Standard Jobson-Horne patterns.
| Variant | Specification / use |
|---|---|
| Standard, ~18 cm | General ENT clinic use |
| Fine ring | Narrow canals and paediatric use |
| Serrated wool carrier end | Holds cotton for mopping |
| Angled ring | Improved canal-wall access |
| Blunt ring edge | Reduced abrasion risk |
| 316L construction | Corrosion resistance in constant use |
Material, Finish and Quality Control
We forge Jobson-Horne probes from 316L austenitic stainless. The ring is finished with a smooth outer edge and a defined inner edge, so it lifts wax without abrading the canal skin. Each batch passes Rockwell hardness testing, dimensional checks on ring inner and outer edge finish, and visual inspection under our ISO 13485 system before passivation and final finishing. Mirror and satin finishes are both available — satin is usually specified where glare under operating lights is a concern.
Who Sources Jobson-Horne Probes From Surgical Star
Jobson-Horne probes sell in high volume to ENT clinics, general practice and audiology, and are one of the most consistently reordered items in an ENT catalog.
OEM, Certification and Ordering
Every Jobson-Horne probes can be produced as a private-label line: your logo laser-marked on the shaft, your catalog numbers, and your own printed packaging, manufactured from your drawings or a reference sample. Our quality file is ISO 13485, our EU route is CE marking under MDR 2017/745, and our facility holds US FDA establishment registration. Conformity and ASTM F899 material certificates are issued against each order.
You order direct from the factory with no trading-house margin, on volume-tiered pricing and a minimum matched to your pattern and finish. Once your branded sample is signed off, expect roughly four to six weeks to bulk delivery, worldwide DDP. See how OEM & private label works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Jobson-Horne probe used for?
Wax and debris removal with the ring curette end, and mopping or medication application with the cotton-wool carrier end.
Why does the ring have different inner and outer edges?
The inner edge must be defined enough to lift wax from the canal wall, while the outer edge stays smooth so it does not abrade the canal skin.
Is it used outside ENT?
Yes, widely in general practice and audiology for ear examination and wax management.
Can you manufacture these under our own brand?
Yes — full OEM and private label. We laser-mark your logo and catalog numbers, pack in your branded boxes, and work from your drawings, tech pack or a reference sample, with a pre-production sample approved before any bulk run.
Send your pattern list, drawing or a reference sample and we’ll quote MOQ, pricing and lead time — standard catalog or fully private-label.
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