Clinical Application
This gouge is intended for controlled removal and shaping of bone during procedures that require precise bone contouring. Common uses include trimming cortical edges, forming bone troughs, preparing bone surfaces for grafting or implant seating, and removing small amounts of cortical or cancellous bone in orthopedics, hand and foot surgery, craniofacial and reconstructive cases. Its 12 mm blade width balances material removal with fine control in confined operative fields.
Design & Configuration
The instrument features a single-ended gouge blade mounted on a 13.5 cm overall length that provides a balance of reach and tactile control. The gouge profile allows push- or scrape-style bone removal, giving the surgeon the ability to work in shallow troughs and along curved surfaces while maintaining visibility and precision. The compact length is appropriate for small- to medium-sized operative sites where controlled manual carving and scooping of bone is required.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Bone gouge
- Blade width: 12 mm cutting edge
- Overall length: 13.5 cm
- Configuration: Single-ended manual gouge
- Typical surgical use: Bone removal and shaping (orthopedic, reconstructive, hand/foot, craniofacial)
- Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and resistance to corrosion. Constructed for repeated use and compatible with standard sterilization methods for reusable instruments.
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