Clinical Application
Designed for controlled removal and sculpting of small volumes of cortical bone, this mini gouge is used where precision is required in confined operative fields. Common applications include hand and wrist procedures, foot and ankle work, small-bone reconstruction in oral/maxillofacial and ENT surgery, and targeted bony work during reconstructive procedures. The 8 mm cutting width enables focused scooping and trough creation without excessive bone loss.
Design & Configuration
The compact, 18 cm overall length gives sufficient reach while maintaining tactile control for delicate maneuvers. The gouge employs a concave cutting profile that permits a scooping action to remove thin cortical chips and to create shallow troughs or ledges. The mini blade size reduces soft-tissue intrusion into the working zone and improves visualization in narrow or deep wounds, helping the surgeon maintain orientation and control during incremental bone work.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Mini bone gouge for precision bone removal
- Pattern / model: Lexer Mini Bone Gouge
- Configuration: Hand-held gouge with concave cutting edge
- Length or size: 18 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: 8 mm gouge blade
- Typical surgical use: Removal and shaping of cortical bone in confined fields
- Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance; the cutting face is ground to provide a sharp, controllable gouging edge appropriate for repeated use. The instrument is designed for standard hospital reprocessing and sterilization workflows and for long-term reuse when properly maintained.
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