Clinical Application
This periosteal raspatory is intended to elevate and reflect periosteum and soft tissues and to perform controlled rasping or smoothing of exposed bone surfaces in procedures requiring precision in confined operative fields. Common applications include neurosurgical and craniofacial approaches, ENT and oral/maxillofacial procedures where delicate periosteal elevation and localized bone surface preparation are required.
Design & Configuration
The instrument's 7 mm working width provides a narrow footprint for use in tight anatomical corridors, while the 195 mm overall length gives reach into deeper operative sites without sacrificing tactile feedback. The raspatory-style working end is engineered to separate periosteum from bone and to permit controlled scraping or smoothing of small areas of cortical bone. This geometry facilitates atraumatic elevation of soft tissue and precise bone work where broader instruments would be obstructive.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Periosteal raspatory
- Pattern / model: Martin Cushing
- Working width: 7 mm
- Overall length: 195 mm
- Typical use: Periosteal elevation and localized bone rasping in neurosurgery, craniofacial, ENT, and oral/maxillofacial procedures
- Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for strength, corrosion resistance, and durability. The instrument is designed for repeated reprocessing and reuse in accordance with facility sterilization protocols.
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