Clinical Application
This up-cutting antrum punch is intended for controlled creation of an antrostomy or accessory window in the maxillary sinus and for removal of small bony fragments during sinonasal and maxillofacial procedures. The 2.0 mm bite size permits precise, incremental bone removal in tight anatomy, making it suitable for endoscopic sinus surgery, inferior antrostomy approaches, and limited intraoral transantral work where a small, well-defined aperture is required.
Design & Configuration
The up-cutting geometry positions the cutting edge to deliver tissue and bone bites directed upward toward the operator. This orientation facilitates controlled engagement of thin cortical bone and allows incremental removal with reduced tendency to plunge through the sinus floor. A narrow 2.0 mm bite provides focal cutting action for precise placement of antral windows and minimizes collateral mucosal disruption when working in confined endoscopic corridors.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Punch for antral window/antrostomy
- Model: Beyer antrum punch
- Cut orientation: Up-cutting
- Bite size: 2.0 mm
- Typical use: Maxillary sinus antrostomy, removal of small bony fragments in sinonasal surgery
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Constructed from medical-grade stainless steel for durability and repeated sterilization cycles. The instrument is configured for reusable use and designed to withstand standard hospital sterilization protocols while maintaining cutting performance at the 2.0 mm working tip.
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