Clinical Application
A compact bone gouge engineered for controlled removal and shaping of cortical bone in confined surgical fields. The 12 mm cutting width and reduced overall profile make this instrument suitable for procedures that require precision bone troughing, sculpting, or removal in hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle procedures, ENT and otologic work, and select oral/maxillofacial or reconstructive cases. Its mini size facilitates access to narrow operative corridors where standard gouges are too large.
Design & Configuration
The mini gouge geometry concentrates cutting contact along a concave cutting edge to produce predictable shavings and controlled bone bites with each stroke. The combination of a short working width (12 mm) and an 18 cm shaft provides a balance of reach and tactile control for one-handed manual use. The listed F/H configuration indicates the instrument's specific handle-to-shaft arrangement used on this model, optimized for fine manual control in small operative fields.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Bone gouge (mini)
- Pattern / model: Lexer Mini
- Configuration: F/H
- Cutting width: 12 mm
- Overall length: 18 cm
- Tip pattern: Concave gouge cutting edge for troughing and shaving
- Typical uses: Small-bone removal and shaping in orthopedics, hand/foot, ENT, and oral/maxillofacial surgery
- Construction: Medical-grade stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Constructed from medical-grade stainless steel to provide consistent edge geometry and resistance to corrosion during repeated use and reprocessing. The robust single-piece working end and shaft deliver reliable tactile feedback and durability under manual scraping and levering motions. Designed for reuse and routine decontamination according to facility reprocessing protocols.
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