Bunnell Tendon Stripper 7mm, 15cm

Clinical Application

Designed to facilitate atraumatic tendon harvesting and mobilization, this Bunnell-pattern stripper is used to free tendons subcutaneously for grafting and reconstruction. It is commonly employed in hand and wrist procedures as well as peripheral tendon surgeries where limited incisions and controlled blunt dissection are desired. The instrument enables passage along the tendon sheath to release adhesions and deliver a length of tendon for grafting (for example palmaris longus or plantaris grafts) with minimal additional soft-tissue trauma.

Design & Configuration

The slender, low-profile shaft combined with a tapered, atraumatic tip is engineered to track smoothly along the tendon while minimizing soft-tissue entrapment. A 7 mm shaft profile provides a balance between strength and a narrow working profile to move through subcutaneous planes, while the 15 cm overall length gives adequate reach for most forearm and lower-leg tendon harvesting approaches. The Bunnell pattern emphasizes controlled blunt advancement rather than sharp cutting, reducing the risk of iatrogenic tendon or neurovascular injury during retrieval.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Bunnell tendon stripper
• Pattern / model: Bunnell
• Configuration: 7 mm shaft diameter, 15 cm overall length
• Tip / jaw pattern: Atraumatic tapered tip for subcutaneous tendon stripping
• Typical surgical use: Harvesting and mobilization of tendons for grafting and reconstruction
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a corrosion-resistant finish to withstand repeated sterilization cycles. The instrument is designed for reusable clinical use with a profile that facilitates cleaning and sterilization between procedures.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy