Now Hear This!

Just when it seems there can't possibly be another innovative personal care product, a new ad appears on the TV screen:    the WAX-VAC.   The pitchman says instead of defying the orders of every doctor ever consulted about not cleaning your ears by inserting those dangerous cotton swabs, use the WAX-VAC instead.  Simply place the appliance gently into the ear canal, as you would the modern ear thermometer, turn it on and vacuum out the wax, water, and whatever other debris has accumulated in your ear.  Sounds wonderful, doesn't it?  But what if it also vacuums out your eardrum and whatever else lies behind that membrane?  I'm going to have to consult with Dr. Oz before making that purchase......