Cushing Flat Perforator 14mm

Clinical Application

This instrument is designed to produce controlled circular perforations with a 14 mm cutting diameter in membranes and soft tissues. It is used where a precise, repeatable opening is required—commonly during cranial procedures to access or open dura/pericranium, and in other specialties (ENT, reconstructive procedures) when a clean circular aperture is needed for visualization, instrument passage, or drainage placement.

Design & Configuration

The flat perforating face provides a low-profile cutting surface that distributes force evenly and minimizes snagging on adjacent tissue when advanced. A flat, circular rim creates a clean, regular aperture with reduced coring compared with irregular blades, helping preserve surrounding tissue margins and facilitating accurate placement of drains or instruments through the created opening. The 14 mm diameter offers a balance between adequate access and conservative tissue removal for common procedural requirements.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Perforator
• Pattern / model: Cushing Flat Perforator
• Configuration: Flat circular perforating tip
• Cutting diameter: 14 mm
• Typical use: Precise circular openings in membranes and soft tissue (dura, pericranium, fascia)
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes; compatible with standard sterilization

Material & Construction

Crafted from surgical-grade stainless steel with a precision-ground cutting edge to ensure consistent perforation performance and corrosion resistance. The instrument is manufactured for repeated clinical use and is compatible with standard hospital sterilization processes (autoclave). The flat tip geometry is machined to maintain edge integrity and dimensional accuracy over repeated use.

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