Bunnell Tendon Tunneling Passaer Instt. 23cm

Clinical Application

This instrument is designed to create subcutaneous tunnels and to shuttle suture or tendon grafts during tendon repair and reconstruction. It is commonly used in hand and wrist surgery for flexor and extensor tendon repairs, tendon graft passage, pulley reconstruction and other procedures that require controlled passage of suture or graft material through soft-tissue tunnels. The 23 cm length provides reach for procedures extending from the digits into the palm and distal forearm without requiring multiple instruments.

Design & Configuration

The Bunnell-style configuration incorporates a narrow, elongated shaft and an atraumatic rounded tip with an integrated suture eye. This geometry facilitates blunt tunneling beneath skin and within tendon sheaths while minimizing tissue trauma. The suture eye allows secure engagement of suture or graft for smooth passage and controlled retrieval; the single-ended, handheld design gives the operator direct tactile feedback when negotiating tissue planes.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Tendon tunneling passer (Bunnell pattern)
• Length: 23 cm
• Tip: Atraumatic rounded tip with integrated suture eye for passing suture or graft
• Typical uses: Tendon repair, graft passage, subcutaneous tunnel creation in hand, wrist and peripheral tendon procedures
• Reusable construction

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to resist corrosion and withstand repeated sterilization cycles. The instrument's reusable construction is optimized for routine reprocessing and long-term clinical use.

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