Luniatschek Tonsil Gauze Packer sh D/E 19cm

Clinical Application

Designed to assist surgeons in controlled placement and removal of gauze within the tonsillar fossa, this instrument is used primarily during tonsillectomy and related oropharyngeal procedures to aid hemostasis, apply topical agents, protect surrounding mucosa, and facilitate intraoperative packing. The geometry enables precise placement of pledgets or strips of gauze to tamponade bleeding sources while minimizing instrument exchanges.

Design & Configuration

The short, double-ended configuration provides two functional packing ends within a single instrument, allowing clinicians to switch between ends quickly without changing instruments. The 19 cm overall length balances intraoral reach with tactile control in the confined oropharyngeal workspace. A slender shaft and purpose-shaped packing tips help maintain visibility and access to the tonsillar bed while securing gauze for placement or retrieval.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Luniatschek tonsil gauze packer
• Configuration: short, double-ended
• Overall length: 19 cm
• Primary use: placement and retrieval of tonsillar gauze for hemostasis
• Construction: reusable surgical instrument

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance, long-term durability, and compatibility with standard surgical reprocessing. The packing ends are formed to retain gauze securely during placement and retrieval while permitting thorough cleaning and sterilization between uses.

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