Penfield Dura Curette and Diss. 17.5cm Fig.1

Clinical Application

Designed for precision dural work and fine tissue handling, this Penfield instrument combines a small curette with a blunt dissector to support controlled removal of adherent membranes, scar tissue, or small deposits from the dura and adjacent meningeal surfaces. Its geometry is suited to neurosurgical and spinal procedures where tactile feedback and atraumatic manipulation are required—examples include dural plane development, graft bed preparation, and gentle separation of adhesions around neurovascular structures.

Design & Configuration

The instrument's double-ended configuration places a curette on one end and a blunt dissector on the other, allowing rapid transition between scraping/curetting and blunt spreading without instrument exchange. A 17.5 cm shaft length provides a balance of reach and control for microscopic and open cranial or spinal approaches. The combination of a concave curette surface for controlled tissue removal and a blunt dissector profile for atraumatic separation helps reduce the risk of inadvertent dural tears while maintaining tactile sensitivity for delicate maneuvers.

Instrument Specifications

• Type: Dural curette and dissector (Penfield, Fig. 1)
• Configuration: Double-ended; curette end + blunt dissector end
• Overall length: 17.5 cm
• Intended use: Dural dissection, membrane removal, blunt tissue separation
• Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with precision shaping and finishing to provide consistent edge geometry and long-term corrosion resistance. The instrument is designed for repeated sterilization and reuse in accordance with standard hospital reprocessing 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