OtoClear Tips were developed as a better way to irrigate patients ears. Older ear irrigation methods that simply shot out a stream of water were often too harsh and could injure the eardrum. Not to mention that they were messy… kind of like trying to attach a balloon to a spigot while the water is turned on. What makes the OtoClear Ear Irrigation Tip with Gentle Touch Design so unique and effective is a design that directs water to the sides of the ear canal at 30 degree angles, instead of directly at the tympanic membrane, and a soft tip that fits snugly and comfortably into the ear canal with exit portals for the water and debris to escape without splash back.