Stable waterproof sterile earplug used in plastic surgery

By designing a sterile earplug with multi-layered waterproof umbrella edges and a sealing membrane, the problem of otitis media caused by the leakage of expansion fluid during plastic surgery was solved. This achieved stable filling and highly effective waterproofing, reducing the risk of infection.

CN224235649UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15PEKING UNIVERSITY THIRD HOSPITAL (THE THIRD CLINICAL MEDICAL SCHOOL OF PEKING UNIVERSITY)
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
PEKING UNIVERSITY THIRD HOSPITAL (THE THIRD CLINICAL MEDICAL SCHOOL OF PEKING UNIVERSITY)
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

During plastic surgery, the leakage of tumescent fluid into the ear canal can easily cause otitis media. Existing sterile cotton balls inserted into the ear canal are unstable, difficult to effectively prevent water and contamination, and increase the risk of wound infection.

Method used

A stable, waterproof, and sterile earplug has been designed, featuring a multi-layered waterproof umbrella edge and a sealing convex ring structure, combined with a deformable earplug post and a sealing membrane, to ensure close contact with the ear canal and improve waterproof performance.

Benefits of technology

It achieves stable earplug placement and high-efficiency waterproofing, reducing the risk of liquid entering the ear canal, decreasing the incidence of otitis media, and improving surgical safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a stable waterproof sterile earplug for plastic surgery, which relates to the technical field of plastic surgery instruments and comprises an earplug column, and a first waterproof umbrella edge, a second waterproof umbrella edge and a third waterproof umbrella edge are sequentially and fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the earplug column from bottom to top. Sealing convex rings are fixed on the outer sides of the first waterproof umbrella edge, the second waterproof umbrella edge and the third waterproof umbrella edge; the disc is fixed to the top end of the earplug column, an ear hook is fixed to the side wall of the disc, an edge enclosure is fixed to the edge of the bottom of the disc, and a sealing capsule film is fixed to the upper side of the disc. The ear plug can be matched with ears of different sizes and different sizes of left and right ear canals of the same person, can be firmly filled, is high in sealing performance with the inner walls of the ear canals, and can effectively prevent liquid from entering the ear canals.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of plastic surgery instruments, specifically to a stable, waterproof, and sterile earplug used in plastic surgery. Background Technology

[0002] Cosmetic surgeries such as facial wrinkle removal require the injection of a large amount of tumescent fluid under the skin in the surgical area. During the procedure, as anatomical layers are dissected, this fluid may leak into the ear canal, potentially causing otitis media. Surgical disinfection must cover the entire head and face (including the auricle and part of the external auditory canal). Leakage of the tumescent fluid during surgery can easily connect the unsterilized ear canal to the outside, causing contamination of the surgical area and increasing the risk of wound infection.

[0003] Currently, sterile cotton balls soaked in an appropriate amount of iodine are commonly used during the procedure to prevent water and contamination. However, the cotton balls need to be changed repeatedly as they become wet during the procedure, and liquid can easily enter the ear canal, leading to a high risk of otitis media postoperatively. Furthermore, the head and face posture often changes during the procedure, and the cotton balls inserted into the ear canal may not fit properly, have poor packing stability, and are prone to falling out. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a stable, waterproof, and sterile earplug for use in plastic surgery, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a stable, waterproof, and sterile earplug for use in plastic surgery, comprising:

[0006] The earplug post has a first waterproof umbrella edge, a second waterproof umbrella edge, and a third waterproof umbrella edge fixedly sleeved on its outer side from bottom to top. A sealing protrusion ring is fixed on the outer side of each of the first, second, and third waterproof umbrella edges.

[0007] A disc is fixed to the top of the earplug post, an ear hook is fixed to the side wall of the disc, a rim is fixed to the bottom edge of the disc, and a sealing membrane is fixed to the upper side of the disc.

[0008] Preferably, the earplug post has a cavity in the middle, the upper end of the cavity extends to the upper side of the earplug post, and the upper side of the disc has a through hole in the middle, the through hole communicating with the cavity. The sealing membrane seals and covers the upper end of the through hole. When the earplug post is squeezed, the gas inside squeezes the sealing membrane, causing the sealing membrane to bulge. At the same time, under the action of air pressure, the earplug post squeezes the first waterproof umbrella edge, the second waterproof umbrella edge, and the third waterproof umbrella edge on its outer side, so that it is in close contact with the inner wall of the ear canal, improving the sealing of the contact and thus improving the waterproof effect.

[0009] Preferably, the diameter of the uppermost cross-section of the third waterproof umbrella edge is larger than that of the uppermost cross-section of the second waterproof umbrella edge, and the diameter of the uppermost cross-section of the second waterproof umbrella edge is larger than that of the uppermost cross-section of the first waterproof umbrella edge, so that it can be adapted to different sizes of ears and different ear canal sizes of the left and right ears of the same person, and can be firmly packed.

[0010] Preferably, the first, second, and third waterproof umbrella edges are all made of medical-grade silicone material, which is soft, elastic, torsion resistant, non-deformable, and safe and non-toxic.

[0011] Preferably, the earplug post, disc, ear hook, and rim are all made of medical-grade silicone material, which is soft, elastic, torsion resistant, non-deformable, and safe and non-toxic.

[0012] Preferably, the sealing membrane is made of natural latex, which has good elasticity, good waterproofness, and is non-toxic and safe.

[0013] Preferably, the first, second, and third waterproof umbrella edges are integrally formed with the earplug post, which improves manufacturing efficiency.

[0014] Preferably, the ear loops and the side rims are integrally formed with the disc, which improves manufacturing efficiency.

[0015] The technical effects and advantages provided by this utility model in the above technical solution are as follows:

[0016] 1. By setting a first waterproof umbrella edge, a second waterproof umbrella edge, and a third waterproof umbrella edge with different diameters, it can be adapted to different sizes of ears and different ear canal sizes of the same person. The outer sides of the first waterproof umbrella edge, the second waterproof umbrella edge, and the third waterproof umbrella edge are all fixed with sealing protrusions, which increases the friction between them and the ear canal, and can reliably fill the ear canal. At the same time, the sealing protrusions can increase the sealing between them and the inner wall of the ear canal, thus improving the waterproof effect.

[0017] 2. A rim is fixed to the bottom edge of the disc, which provides initial waterproofing. Combined with three waterproof umbrella edges and sealing protrusions on the umbrella edges, the waterproofing effect is effectively improved, preventing liquid from entering the ear canal.

[0018] 3. By creating a cavity in the middle of the earplug post, it is easier to deform the earplug post by compression, thus facilitating the insertion of this waterproof and sterile earplug. A sealing membrane is fixed on the upper side of the disc. When the earplug post is compressed, the gas inside it compresses the sealing membrane, causing the sealing membrane to bulge. At the same time, under the action of air pressure, the earplug post compresses the first, second, and third waterproof umbrella edges on its outer side, making it in close contact with the inner wall of the ear canal, improving the sealing and reliability of the contact, thereby improving the waterproof effect. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is another schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the present invention.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] 1. Earplug post; 2. First waterproof umbrella edge; 3. Second waterproof umbrella edge; 4. Third waterproof umbrella edge; 5. Sealing protrusion ring; 6. Disc; 7. Ear hook; 8. Side bezel; 9. Sealing membrane; 10. Cavity; 11. Through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] During a facelift, the existing cotton balls need to be changed repeatedly during the procedure, and liquid can easily enter the ear, causing ear infections.

[0027] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1 and Figure 2 A stable, waterproof, sterile earplug for use in orthopedic surgery, as shown, comprises:

[0028] The earplug post 1 is fitted with a first waterproof umbrella edge 2, a second waterproof umbrella edge 3, and a third waterproof umbrella edge 4 from bottom to top on the outer side of the earplug post 1. A sealing protrusion ring 5 is fixed on the outer side of the first waterproof umbrella edge 2, the second waterproof umbrella edge 3, and the third waterproof umbrella edge 4. The diameter of the uppermost cross-section circle of the third waterproof umbrella edge 4 is larger than that of the uppermost cross-section circle of the second waterproof umbrella edge 3. The diameter of the uppermost cross-section circle of the second waterproof umbrella edge 3 is larger than that of the uppermost cross-section circle of the first waterproof umbrella edge 2. This design allows it to fit different ear sizes and different ear canal sizes of the same person, providing a secure fit.

[0029] The disc 6 is fixed to the top of the earplug post 1. The ear hook 7 is fixed to the side wall of the disc 6, and the bottom edge of the disc 6 is fixed with a rim 8.

[0030] The first waterproof umbrella edge 2, the second waterproof umbrella edge 3, and the third waterproof umbrella edge 4 are all made of medical-grade silicone material, which is soft, elastic, resistant to torsion and deformation, and safe and non-toxic.

[0031] The earplug post 1, disc 6, ear hook 7, and side 8 are all made of medical-grade silicone. Medical-grade silicone is soft, elastic, and resistant to torsion and deformation. It is also safe and non-toxic. The first waterproof umbrella edge 2, the second waterproof umbrella edge 3, and the third waterproof umbrella edge 4 are integrally formed with the earplug post 1, which improves production efficiency. The ear hook 7 and side 8 are integrally formed with the disc 6, which also improves production efficiency.

[0032] In this invention, the outer side of the earplug post 1 is fixedly fitted with a first waterproof umbrella edge 2, a second waterproof umbrella edge 3, and a third waterproof umbrella edge 4 from bottom to top. The diameter of the uppermost cross-section of the third waterproof umbrella edge 4 is larger than that of the uppermost cross-section of the second waterproof umbrella edge 3, and the diameter of the uppermost cross-section of the second waterproof umbrella edge 3 is larger than that of the uppermost cross-section of the first waterproof umbrella edge 2. This allows it to fit different ear sizes and different ear canal sizes of the same person, providing a secure fit. When the earplug post 1, along with the waterproof umbrella edge, is inserted into the ear canal, the ear hook 7 is engaged with the cymba conchae, and the disc 6 fills the concha cavity, ensuring a secure fit and preventing it from falling out. The bottom edge of the disc 6 is fixed with a rim 8, which provides initial waterproofing. Together with the three waterproof umbrella edges and the sealing protrusions 5 on the waterproof umbrella edges, the waterproofing effect is effectively improved, preventing liquid from entering the ear canal.

[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, a sealing membrane 9 is fixed on the upper side of the disc 6. The sealing membrane 9 is made of natural latex material, which has good elasticity, good waterproof performance, and is non-toxic and safe. A cavity 10 is opened in the middle of the earplug post 1. The upper end of the cavity 10 extends to the upper side of the earplug post 1. A through hole 11 is opened in the middle of the upper side of the disc 6. The through hole 11 communicates with the cavity 10. The sealing membrane 9 seals and covers the upper end of the through hole 11.

[0034] In this invention, after the earplug 1 is inserted into the ear canal, when the earplug 1 is squeezed, the gas inside it squeezes the sealing membrane 9, causing the sealing membrane 9 to bulge. At the same time, under the action of air pressure, the earplug 1 squeezes the first waterproof umbrella edge 2, the second waterproof umbrella edge 3 and the third waterproof umbrella edge 4 on its outer side, so that it comes into close contact with the inner wall of the ear canal, improving the sealing of the contact and thus improving the waterproof effect.

[0035] The foregoing description only illustrates certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A stable, waterproof, sterile earplug for use in plastic surgery, characterized in that, include: Earplug post (1), the outer side of the earplug post (1) is fixedly sleeved with a first waterproof umbrella edge (2), a second waterproof umbrella edge (3) and a third waterproof umbrella edge (4) from bottom to top, and a sealing protrusion ring (5) is fixed on the outer side of the first waterproof umbrella edge (2), the second waterproof umbrella edge (3) and the third waterproof umbrella edge (4). The disc (6) is fixed to the top of the earplug post (1), the side wall of the disc (6) is fixed with an ear hook (7), the bottom edge of the disc (6) is fixed with a rim (8), and the upper side of the disc (6) is fixed with a sealing membrane (9).

2. A stable, waterproof, sterile earplug for use in plastic surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The earplug post (1) has a cavity (10) in the middle, the upper end of the cavity (10) extends to the upper side of the earplug post (1), the upper side of the disc (6) has a through hole (11) in the middle, the through hole (11) communicates with the cavity (10), and the sealing membrane (9) seals and covers the upper end of the through hole (11).

3. A stable, waterproof, sterile earplug for use in plastic surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the uppermost cross-section of the third waterproof umbrella edge (4) is greater than the diameter of the uppermost cross-section of the second waterproof umbrella edge (3), and the diameter of the uppermost cross-section of the second waterproof umbrella edge (3) is greater than the diameter of the uppermost cross-section of the first waterproof umbrella edge (2).

4. A stable, waterproof, sterile earplug for use in plastic surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first waterproof umbrella edge (2), the second waterproof umbrella edge (3), and the third waterproof umbrella edge (4) are all made of medical-grade silicone material.

5. A stable, waterproof, sterile earplug for use in plastic surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The earplug post (1), disc (6), ear hook (7) and side (8) are all made of medical-grade silicone.

6. A stable, waterproof, sterile earplug for use in plastic surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing membrane (9) is made of natural latex.

7. A stable, waterproof, sterile earplug for use in plastic surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first waterproof umbrella edge (2), the second waterproof umbrella edge (3) and the third waterproof umbrella edge (4) are integrally formed with the earplug post (1).

8. A stable, waterproof, sterile earplug for use in plastic surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ear loop (7) and the side (8) are integrally formed with the disc (6).