Clinical Application
Designed for manual bone sculpting, this straight Smith Peterson gouge is intended to remove, scoop, and shape cortical and cancellous bone during orthopedic, trauma, spine, hand/foot, and maxillofacial procedures. The 25 mm cutting edge provides efficient coverage for moderate-to-large bone surfaces while the 20 cm overall length offers reach into deeper or narrow operative fields. The instrument is useful for creating troughs, refining bony margins, and preparing bone beds where precise, controlled manual bone removal is preferred to powered instruments.
Design & Configuration
The straight shaft provides a direct line of force and tactile feedback, enabling controlled scraping and levering motions. The scooped, single-beveled cutting geometry concentrates cutting forces at the edge to facilitate efficient bone removal with minimal chatter, helping to produce a cleaner bone surface. The 25 mm blade width balances coverage and control—large enough for rapid material removal yet narrow enough for precise contouring in confined areas.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Smith Peterson straight bone gouge
- Overall length: 20 cm
- Cutting edge width: 25 mm (scooped gouge)
- Primary use: Manual removal and shaping of cortical and cancellous bone
- Construction: Surgical stainless steel; reusable and reprocessable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a precision-ground scooped cutting edge to maintain sharpness and deliver consistent performance. The instrument is designed for repeated clinical use and is compatible with standard reprocessing and sterilization methods used in operating rooms and central sterile departments.
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