Endarterectomy striper

Clinical Application

Designed to assist surgeons in creating and maintaining the intimal cleavage plane during open endarterectomy procedures, this dissector provides controlled blunt separation of atheromatous plaque from the arterial media. It is commonly used in carotid, femoral and peripheral arterial endarterectomies to elevate and strip the diseased intima after arteriotomy, enabling complete plaque removal while minimising trauma to the vessel wall. The instrument also facilitates tactile feedback for the surgeon to confirm the plane of dissection and to protect the media during extraction.

Design & Configuration

The instrument's spatula-like blade and tapered, rounded tip are configured to enter the dissection plane smoothly and distribute traction evenly across the intima. A slender, low-profile shaft allows the surgeon to follow the arterial lumen and extend the dissection without excessive bulk in the field. Availability in straight and curved patterns improves access to different vessel orientations: straight patterns for long, linear segments and curved patterns for angulated or deeper exposures. An ergonomically contoured handle provides secure manual control and tactile feedback required for precise stripping maneuvers.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Dissector/stripper for endarterectomy
• Pattern / model: Endarterectomy stripper
• Configuration: Hand-held spatula-like dissector; available straight or curved patterns
• Tip pattern: Atraumatic blunt/tapered spatula tip for intimal plane separation
• Typical surgical use: Plaque and intimal removal during carotid, femoral, and peripheral endarterectomy
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Designed for repeated sterilization and reuse

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a polished finish to reduce tissue adhesion and to facilitate cleaning and sterilization. The blade profile is finished smooth and edges are atraumatic to limit media injury during stripping. The instrument is intended for repeated use and is compatible with standard hospital sterilization methods, including steam autoclave; follow your facility's validated instrument reprocessing protocols.

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