Colclough Punch down 3mm, 20cm

Clinical Application

This down-cutting punch is intended to obtain small, circular tissue cores (3 mm) with minimal surrounding trauma. The 3 mm cutting diameter is suited to targeted biopsies of mucosal or superficial soft tissues where specimen size must be controlled. The 20 cm shaft provides extended reach for procedures in deeper or confined cavities where a short punch would not access the target site comfortably.

Design & Configuration

The down-cutting (punch-down) geometry produces a perpendicular, coring action that facilitates predictable specimen removal and helps limit crushing of the sample. A long, slender shaft lengthens working reach and improves access in narrow surgical fields while keeping the clinician’s hand away from the operative site. The 3 mm cutting diameter balances diagnostic yield with a conservative tissue footprint to reduce postoperative morbidity and scarring.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Punch (down-cutting biopsy punch)
• Model: Colclough Punch down
• Overall length: 20 cm
• Cutting diameter: 3 mm
• Configuration: Downward punch action for coring specimens
• Reusable construction

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated clinical use and sterilization cycles. The single-piece cutting tip and shaft geometry are optimized for clean coring action and durability. Reusable design supports standard sterilization processes and routine maintenance by central sterile departments.

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