Tuning Fork 1024 Hz
Higher-frequency medical tuning fork designed for selected hearing, auditory and bone-conduction examinations, featuring durable steel construction, an extended smooth-metal handle and a nominal frequency of 1024 Hz.
1024 Hz Medical Tuning Fork for Higher-Frequency Hearing Assessment
The IndoSurgicals Tuning Fork 1024 Hz is a higher-frequency medical diagnostic tuning fork intended for selected auditory, hearing and bone-conduction examination requirements.
When activated, the steel tines vibrate at a nominal frequency of 1024 Hz, producing a higher-pitched tone than commonly used 128 Hz, 256 Hz and 512 Hz medical tuning forks.
The higher frequency can be useful where a clinician or teaching institution requires an additional frequency for comparison during bedside hearing examination, demonstration or selected clinical assessment.
Its lightweight steel construction and extra-long, turned smooth-metal handle provide convenient handling during professional and educational use.
A higher-frequency tuning fork that produces a comparatively higher-pitched tone with less tactile vibration than lower-frequency medical tuning forks.
Key Features
1024 Hz Frequency
Produces a higher-frequency tone for selected auditory and clinical hearing examination requirements.
Hearing Assessment
May be used as an additional frequency during selected bedside auditory and hearing examinations.
Bone-Conduction Examination
The extended handle facilitates controlled placement against an appropriate bony landmark when bone conduction is being assessed.
Steel Construction
Manufactured from quality steel for dependable mechanical performance and repeated professional use.
Lightweight & Portable
Compact mechanical design makes the tuning fork convenient for clinics, hospitals and teaching kits.
One-Year Warranty
Covered by a one-year warranty against applicable manufacturing and material defects.
Clinical Uses of the 1024 Hz Tuning Fork
Higher-Frequency Hearing Assessment
The 1024 Hz tuning fork provides an additional higher-frequency acoustic stimulus that may be used during selected clinical hearing assessments.
Bone-Conduction Testing
The base of the activated tuning fork may be placed on an appropriate bony landmark when assessing perception of a higher-frequency bone-conducted tone.
Frequency Comparison
Particularly useful in medical teaching when comparing the audible and tactile characteristics of different tuning-fork frequencies.
Characteristics of a 1024 Hz Tuning Fork
Increasing the frequency of a tuning fork changes both the pitch of the sound produced and its mechanical characteristics. A 1024 Hz fork therefore behaves differently from lower-frequency medical tuning forks.
The 1024 Hz frequency produces a noticeably higher auditory pitch compared with 128, 256 and 512 Hz forks.
Higher-frequency forks generally produce less prominent tactile sensation than lower-frequency forks such as 128 Hz and 256 Hz.
A 1024 Hz tuning fork typically has a shorter useful tone duration than a 512 Hz fork, which is one reason 512 Hz is generally preferred for routine Rinne and Weber testing.
Can a 1024 Hz Tuning Fork Be Used for Rinne & Weber Tests?
A 1024 Hz tuning fork can be used in selected bone-conduction and tuning-fork hearing examinations, including techniques based on comparison or lateralisation of sound.
However, for routine clinical Rinne and Weber testing, 512 Hz is more commonly preferred. The 512 Hz frequency provides a useful balance between audible tone duration and reduced tactile vibration.
1024 Hz
Useful as a higher-frequency option for selected auditory examinations and for comparison with other tuning-fork frequencies.
512 Hz
Generally the more common choice for routine bedside Rinne and Weber examinations because of its longer useful tone duration and favourable balance between audible and tactile sensation.
General Use During Hearing Examination
The exact examination technique depends on the clinical test being performed. A general higher-frequency auditory assessment may involve the following principles.
Activate the Tuning Fork
Hold the instrument by the handle and activate the tines using an appropriate technique to produce a clear audible tone.
Present the Tone Appropriately
According to the examination being performed, the fork may be positioned near the ear or its base may be placed against an appropriate bony landmark.
Obtain the Patient's Response
Ask the patient to report perception of the tone, comparison between ears or other relevant observations required by the examination.
Interpret with Other Findings
Tuning-fork responses should be interpreted together with the patient's history, otoscopic findings and, where indicated, formal audiological examination.
Why Are Different Tuning Fork Frequencies Used?
Medical tuning forks are available at several frequencies because each frequency produces a different combination of audible pitch, tone duration and tactile vibration.
This allows healthcare professionals and teaching institutions to select a frequency appropriate to the examination being performed.
Durable Steel Construction & Extended Handle
The IndoSurgicals Tuning Fork 1024 Hz is manufactured with a quality steel bar designed for repeated professional clinical and educational use.
Its extra-long turned smooth-metal handle provides a convenient gripping area while allowing controlled positioning of the fork during auditory and bone-conduction examinations.
Lightweight & Portable
The compact design makes the tuning fork convenient for examination rooms, portable diagnostic kits, medical colleges and clinical-skills laboratories.
No Battery Required
The tuning fork operates entirely through mechanical vibration and requires no battery, charging or external electrical supply.
Clinical & Educational Applications
Individual Frequency & Tuning Fork Sets
The 1024 Hz tuning fork is available as an individual frequency for users requiring this specific diagnostic frequency.
IndoSurgicals also offers tuning-fork sets containing different combinations of commonly used medical frequencies, allowing hospitals, medical colleges and healthcare professionals to maintain several diagnostic frequency options in one set.
Individual Tuning Fork
Suitable when a specific 1024 Hz frequency is required as an addition to an existing diagnostic instrument set.
Combination Sets
IndoSurgicals tuning-fork sets are available with combinations including 128 Hz, 256 Hz, 512 Hz and 1024 Hz according to the selected product.
Product Information
| Product Name | Tuning Fork 1024 Hz |
|---|---|
| Brand | IS IndoSurgicals® |
| Frequency | 1024 Hz |
| Instrument Type | Medical Diagnostic Tuning Fork |
| Construction | Steel |
| Handle | Extra-long turned smooth-metal handle |
| Primary Application | Selected higher-frequency auditory and bone-conduction examination |
| Power Requirement | None |
| Warranty | One year against applicable manufacturing and material defects |
| Other Frequencies | 128 Hz, 256 Hz and 512 Hz tuning forks are also available |
| Suitable For | ENT professionals, physicians, healthcare professionals, hospitals, clinics, medical colleges, teaching hospitals and clinical training institutions |
Professional Medical Examination Instrument
Tuning-fork examination provides useful bedside information, but it does not replace formal audiometric testing where measurement of hearing thresholds or detailed assessment of hearing loss is required.
Tuning Fork 1024 Hz Manufacturer & Supplier in India
IndoSurgicals Private Limited manufactures, supplies and exports medical tuning forks and diagnostic instruments for hospitals, healthcare professionals, medical institutions, dealers and distributors.
The IndoSurgicals Tuning Fork 1024 Hz provides a durable and portable higher-frequency option for selected auditory, bone-conduction, clinical teaching and diagnostic examination requirements.
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