Clinical Application
This up-angulated punch is designed for precise excision and removal of small cylindrical cores of bone or soft tissue where controlled bite and minimal collateral trauma are required. It is useful when creating small windows, trimming cartilage, or sampling tissue in confined or deep cavities. Common procedural contexts include delicate ENT and head & neck work, microsurgical soft tissue manipulation, and any procedure that requires a small, precisely controlled punch in a limited exposure.
Design & Configuration
The upward angulation of the working tip allows approach to targets from below or at an oblique angle without excessive retraction of surrounding tissues. A 14 cm shaft provides reach into deeper surgical fields while maintaining tactile feedback and control at the handle. The compact 3.5 x 3.5 mm jaw delivers a predictable, focused bite size for controlled tissue removal and minimizes disruption to adjacent structures.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Punch
- Pattern / model: Hajek-Kofler
- Configuration: up (upward angulated)
- Tip / jaw pattern: 3.5 x 3.5 mm
- Shaft length: 14 cm
- Typical use: Removal of small cores of bone or soft tissue in confined spaces
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Precision-forged stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance and long service life under routine reprocessing. The working jaws are ground and finished to maintain a sharp, consistent cutting edge for reliable, repeatable bites. The instrument is intended for repeated clinical use and is compatible with standard sterilization processes for reusable surgical instruments.
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