Clinical Application
This concave bone gouge is intended for controlled removal and shaping of cortical and cancellous bone. The 25 mm cutting width makes it suitable for medium-area troughing, decortication, and contouring tasks encountered in orthopedic, ENT, craniofacial/maxillofacial and select neurosurgical procedures. Surgeons use this style of gouge to create bone windows, prepare graft beds, or sculpt bone edges where a defined, scooping cutting action is required.
Design & Configuration
The instrument's concave cutting edge provides a scooping action that permits efficient bone removal while preserving tactile feedback. The 22 cm overall length affords reach into deeper operative sites while maintaining hand control. The F/handle configuration indicated by the model offers a secure manual grip and precise control of angulation and cutting depth during incremental bone work.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Lexer bone gouge
- Cutting width: 25 mm
- Overall length: 22 cm
- Tip geometry: Concave gouge edge for scooping bone
- Configuration: F/handle style
- Typical uses: troughing, decortication, contouring of cortical/cancellous bone
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability. The instrument is designed for repeated use and reprocessing in standard hospital sterilization workflows.
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