Penfield Dura Dissector 19.5cm Fig.2

Clinical Application

This instrument is designed for controlled, atraumatic elevation and dissection of the dura mater and adjacent soft membranes during cranial procedures. It is used to create working planes between the dura and underlying cortex or skull base structures, to free adhesions, and to retract delicate tissues during microsurgical exposure and intracranial access in neurosurgery and cranial trauma cases.

Design & Configuration

The spatula-style, blunt working tip provides a broad contact surface to distribute force and minimize focal pressure on neural tissue. The rigid 19.5 cm shaft length affords reach into the surgical field while maintaining tactile control at the handle. This geometry supports precise blunt dissection and elevation in confined cranial cavities where delicate manipulation and clear visualization are required.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Dura dissector
• Pattern / model: Penfield Fig.2
• Configuration: Handheld, rigid shaft with spatula-style working end
• Length: 19.5 cm
• Tip pattern: Blunt, spatula-like tip for atraumatic elevation
• Typical use: Neurosurgical elevation and dissection of dura and soft membranes
• Construction: Medical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from medical-grade stainless steel to provide the rigidity and corrosion resistance required for repeated use and sterilization. The durable, single-piece working shaft and tip geometry maintain consistent tactile feedback for fine blunt dissection. Designed for reuse and compatible with standard sterilization and 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