Clinical Application
This gouge is designed for precise removal and sculpting of cortical bone where controlled, narrow cuts are required. It is commonly used to deepen troughs, widen bony canals, remove bone around implants or hardware, and shape bone during hand, foot, craniofacial, ENT and select neurosurgical procedures. The 7 mm cutting blade provides a balance between tissue-sparing precision and efficient chip removal in confined operative corridors.
Design & Configuration
The F/handle configuration provides ergonomic control and tactile feedback for manual osteotomies and trimming. At 22 cm overall length the instrument gives extended reach into deeper or awkward fields while retaining a handling profile suitable for one-handed manipulation. The scoop-style gouge blade concentrates cutting force at the edge to lift small strips or chips of bone rather than producing a broad shaving, facilitating controlled removal in delicate operative sites.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Bone gouge
- Model: Lexer
- Handle: F/handle configuration
- Blade width: 7 mm
- Overall length: 22 cm
- Typical use: Cortical bone removal, sculpting, trough creation
- Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for corrosion resistance and longevity. The instrument is constructed for repeated use and is compatible with standard sterilization processes used for reusable surgical instruments.
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