Clinical Application
This curved bone gouge is intended for controlled removal and shaping of cortical and cancellous bone during open orthopedic and podiatric procedures. It is commonly used to create gutters or troughs, remove bone spurs, harvest small bone chips for grafting, and contour bone surfaces around joints and prominences where a scooping action is required. The instrument is suited to procedures that demand precise, manual bone excavation rather than powered resection.
Design & Configuration
The curved (cvd) gouge geometry produces a scooping action that follows concave surfaces and anatomic contours, improving visibility and tactile feedback when working on curved bone surfaces. A 19 mm cutting width provides a broad blade for efficient removal per pass, while the 24 cm overall length increases reach and leverage for deeper exposures without sacrificing control. The blade profile and curvature reduce the need for multiple instrument changes when shaping or creating uniform gutters.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Bone gouge (Hibbs pattern)
- Configuration: curved
- Cutting width: 19 mm
- Overall length: 24 cm
- Typical uses: cortical bone removal, guttering, contouring, bone chip harvesting
- Material: surgical stainless steel
- Reusable: yes
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability. The blade is shaped and finished to provide a consistent cutting edge suitable for repeated use after appropriate sterilization. Designed for reusable surgical workflows and standard high-level sterilization processes.
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