Clinical Application
Designed for open amputation and disarticulation procedures, this long-bladed knife is used for controlled soft-tissue transection and creation of skin and muscle flaps. Its length provides reach across large limbs and amputated segments, enabling smooth, continuous cuts during major extremity amputations, trauma debridement, and planned oncologic resections where standardized flap formation is required.
Design & Configuration
The straight, elongated blade profile supports long, uninterrupted strokes for efficient soft-tissue division and flap shaping. A tapered single-edged geometry concentrates cutting force at the tip and along the cutting edge, improving incision control and reducing the need for repeated passes. Blade length aids visibility and reach in deep or bulky operative fields while allowing the surgeon to fashion distal or proximal flaps with predictable plane control.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Amputation knife
- Configuration: Straight, long blade profile
- Blade length: 28 cm
- Tip pattern: Tapered single-edged blade
- Typical use: Soft-tissue transection and flap creation during limb amputation
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide a balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and compatibility with standard reprocessing methods. The instrument is supplied for repeated use and is compatible with routine cleaning and sterilization protocols when processed according to facility guidelines.
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