Blade for Sluder-Ballenger Tonsillotome Fig.1

Clinical Application

This blade is intended for use with the Sluder-Ballenger tonsillotome system in guillotine-style tonsillectomy. When mounted on the corresponding handle, the blade provides a controlled encircling cut to excise palatine tonsil tissue. It is used in operating rooms and ambulatory surgery settings for routine tonsillectomy procedures where a quick, reproducible tissue bite and rapid removal are desired.

Design & Configuration

The Fig.1 configuration corresponds to the standardized Sluder-Ballenger blade shape developed to seat securely on the tonsillotome handle and deliver a predictable shearing action. The blade geometry concentrates the cutting edge into an encircling profile that captures and severs tonsillar tissue cleanly when the instrument is actuated. A precise mounting interface minimizes play between blade and handle, reducing the risk of irregular cuts and facilitating reliable, repeatable performance during a procedure.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Replacement cutting blade for tonsillotome
• Pattern / model: Sluder-Ballenger Tonsillotome Fig.1
• Configuration: Blade designed to mount to Sluder-Ballenger handle; Fig.1 geometry
• Tip / jaw pattern: Cutting profile for guillotine-style tonsil excision
• Typical surgical use: Tonsillectomy (palatine tonsil removal)
• Material / construction: Precision stainless steel construction
• Reusable: Designed for repeated reprocessing and sterilization

Material & Construction

The blade is manufactured from precision stainless steel with a ground cutting edge suitable for surgical tissue excision. Construction emphasizes a smooth, polished finish and a rigid mounting interface to ensure secure seating on the tonsillotome handle. The design supports routine cleaning, sterilization, and reuse consistent with reusable surgical instrument practice.

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