Handle for Footplate Instrument

Clinical Application

This handle is intended to mate with instruments that incorporate a footplate element, providing the surgeon with a stable, ergonomic interface for fine manipulation. It is used wherever controlled alignment and tactile feedback are required to place, retract, or orient a footplate during delicate procedures—commonly in otologic and other microsurgical settings. The handle enables precise one‑handed control and facilitates reproducible positioning of the attached footplate instrument.

Design & Configuration

The handle is configured as a dedicated handpiece that secures the shank of a footplate instrument. A low‑profile, ergonomic geometry improves access and line‑of‑sight in confined operative fields and helps reduce hand fatigue during prolonged microsurgical tasks. A positive mechanical interface (friction fit, thread, or locking detail depending on the specific footplate instrument) maintains axial alignment and resists inadvertent rotation, allowing reliable transmission of fine motions from the operator to the footplate element.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Handle
• Pattern / model: For footplate instrument
• Configuration: Detachable handpiece with secure interface for footplate shank
• Typical surgical use: Grip and control for instruments with a footplate element; otologic and microsurgical applications
• Material / construction: Surgical‑grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical‑grade stainless steel for durability and repeated sterilization. The exterior may feature a textured or knurled grip to enhance handling with gloves and irrigation. Construction prioritizes a smooth, serviceable interface between handle and instrument shank to minimize wear and allow straightforward cleaning and sterilization as part of reusable instrument workflows.

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