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KURZ ® Meter
Measuring Device for
Stapedial Prostheses
The KURZ ® Meter is a device for determining
the length of a stapedial prosthesis during
stapes surgery.
The KURZ ® Meter simplifies the important
measurement during surgery and makes it
safer. By using the slide, which is operated
with the index finger, the measuring tip can
be positioned on the footplate precisely and
without risk. During this process, the stop
hook is placed against the medial side of the
long process of incus. The measured distance
is read on the measuring scale. The scale is
marked on both sides, enabling both rightand
left-handed persons to read the measurements
easily. The required prosthesis
length is determined by the distance between
the long process of the incus (medial
side) to the footplate plus the depth into the
inner ear fluid.
The slide mechanism enables an exact and
safe approach to the stapes footplate.
The KURZ ® Meter can be disassembled into
its individual components. This greatly simplifies
cleaning and renders sterilization safer.
Benefits:
• Even simpler handling with the easy to
use slide mechanism
• Distance can be read precisely and clearly
• High degree of measurement accuracy
• Safe cleaning and sterilization process,
instrument can be disassembled into individual
components
Material:
• Sterilizable instrument quality stainless steel
Measuring Scale and Easy to use Slide
Mechanism
Measuring Tip with
Stop Hook
Item
KURZ ® Meter
incl. Instrument Tray
Replacement Parts
Instrument Tray
REF
8000 106
REF
8000 174
Long process
of incus
Probe
Footplate
L 2 L 1
KURZ-Meter
(Tube)
L Prosthesis = L 1 + L 2
L 1 = Measured distance
L 2 = Immersion depth*
(Piston)
* The determination of the
immersion depth L2 of the
prosthesis is subject to the
decision of the surgeon
Measurement of prosthesis
length
44 Heinz Kurz GmbH, Dusslingen, Germany 0124
04/10