Olivecrona Dura Dissector D/E 24cm

Clinical Application

Designed for atraumatic separation and elevation of dural tissue from bone and surrounding structures, this dissector is used in cranial and spinal procedures where controlled blunt dissection is required. Common applications include dural flap creation and retraction during craniotomy, working around the skull base, microdissection around cortical and dural vessels, and controlled exposure in posterior spinal approaches. The instrument's geometry supports precise tissue handling in confined operative fields and reduces the need for sharp cutting near delicate neural structures.

Design & Configuration

The Olivecrona-style spatulated tips provide a broad, rounded contact surface that distributes force during elevation, minimizing focal trauma to dura and adjacent tissue. The D/E double-ended configuration supplies two working orientations from a single instrument, enabling rapid changes in angle and approach without exchanging tools. The 24 cm shaft length offers extended reach for deeper cranial corridors or when working through narrow exposure windows while maintaining tactile feedback and fine control.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: dura dissector for blunt elevation and dissection
• Pattern / model: Olivecrona Dura Dissector D/E
• Configuration: double-ended (two working tips)
• Overall length: 24 cm
• Tip pattern: spatulated, atraumatic tips optimized for dural manipulation
• Typical use: cranial and spinal neurosurgical dissection
• Material: surgical stainless steel; reusable construction

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for durability, the instrument is designed for repeated use and routine sterilization cycles common to operative instrument sets. Tip geometry is precision formed to maintain atraumatic surfaces and consistent performance through repeated handling and cleaning.

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