Grace Medical
Located in Memphis TN, Grace Medical was founded in 1995 as a contract manufacturing operation producing titanium ventilation tubes. What began as a small business operated from the family garage has evolved into a global market leader in ENT, offering an extensive range of products to treat disorders of the ear, nose and throat.
Our history reflects a strong commitment to product innovation. This is one of the core values of our business, helping to define Grace Medical. It was crucial in 1995 when the company was founded, and even more relevant today as we bring the latest in technology and design to the ENT marketplace.
We strive each and every day to help improve patient care. Simply put, we want to make a difference. We are committed to making long-term contributions to our specialty through research, education and support of humanitarian efforts. It starts with world-class product designs, proven materials, and a commitment to set the gold standard in customer service. We offer a personal touch rarely seen in today’s business world. Have a special need? Give us a call, we’d love to help.
Grace Medical brings passion, focus and energy to everything we do. Innovation. Quality. Customer Care. Integrity. Reliability.
We are your partner for ENT healthcare.


Contributor: Gresham T. Richter, MD (Arkansas Children’s Hospital)
Pressure equalization tube placement is one of the most common procedures in the pediatric population. This video demonstrates the surgeon’s view of the right ear through the operative microscope.
Indications: recurrent otitis media with effusion, chronic otitis media with effusion (>3 months duration), speech/language delay secondary to otitis. Instruments: operative microscope, ear speculum, ear curette, myringotomy knife, suction tube, pressure equalization tube
Procedure Steps:
1. Speculum inserted into external auditory canal
2. Cerumen removed with the curette (not shown in video)
3. Myringotomy performed on anterior-inferior quadrant of tympanic membrane
4. Fluid aspirated with suction tube
5. Pressure equalization tube (PET) inserted and secured
6. Antibiotic otic drops applied
7. Cotton dressing applied
Recommended Resource: Lambert E, Roy S. Otitis media and ear tubes. Pediatric Clinics of North America. 2013;60(4):809-26. Available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23905821
The authors have no conflicts of interest or financial disclosures.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17797/fzlqossgrh
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