Kraus Vessal Knife lateral cutting edge 19cm

Clinical Application

Designed for precise vessel incisions and controlled sharp dissection, this instrument is used to create arteriotomies and venotomies, trim vessel ends, and prepare grafts during vascular and microvascular procedures. The lateral cutting edge permits longitudinal or tangential cuts along a vessel wall with enhanced control, making it suitable for bypass graft preparation, anastomosis site preparation, and delicate vessel work in reconstructive cases.

Design & Configuration

The lateral cutting edge directs cutting force to one side of the blade, allowing the operator to make clean, controlled incisions along a vessel wall while minimizing unintended transverse cuts. At 19 cm overall length, the instrument provides reach for deeper operative fields while retaining tactile feedback for fine manipulation. The straightforward single-edge geometry facilitates precise slicing and edge trimming without excessive bulk in the working area.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Kraus Vessal Knife, lateral cutting edge
• Overall length: 19 cm
• Cutting configuration: lateral single-edge blade for longitudinal vessel incisions
• Primary use: arteriotomy/venotomy, vessel trimming, graft preparation
• Reusable surgical instrument

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel with a ground cutting bevel to maintain a durable, sharp edge through repeated use and reprocessing. Designed for repeated sterilization and clinical use where precision and edge integrity are required.

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