Ray Pituitary Curette 45

Clinical Application

Designed for neurosurgical and endoscopic skull base procedures, this 45° pituitary curette facilitates controlled removal and scooping of soft tissue and tumor fragments within the sella turcica and adjacent regions. It is commonly used during transsphenoidal pituitary adenoma resection and other pituitary/skull-base procedures for debulking, curettage of residual tumor, and obtaining tissue specimens for pathology. The angled tip allows access to areas that are difficult to reach with straight instruments, helping to preserve surrounding normal structures while allowing precise tissue removal.

Design & Configuration

The 45° angulation of the curette tip is optimized to provide an oblique approach to the sellar floor and suprasellar recess while maintaining a low-profile shaft through endonasal corridors or narrow operative windows. The spoon-shaped curette provides a defined scooping surface to collect tissue and cores with controlled tactile feedback, reducing the need for repeated passes. The slim shaft and angled geometry minimize obstruction of the surgeon's line of sight and instrumentation workspace, improving maneuverability during single-handed or bimanual techniques.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Pituitary curette
• Pattern / model: Ray Pituitary Curette, 45°
• Configuration: Angled 45° curette tip on a slim shaft
• Tip / jaw pattern: Spoon-shaped, angled curette tip
• Typical surgical use: Transsphenoidal pituitary and skull base curettage, tumor debulking, tissue sampling
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes; designed for repeated sterilization

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance, rigidity, and durability appropriate for repeated clinical use. The instrument is engineered for single-instrument handling with smooth transitions between shaft and tip to facilitate cleaning and sterilization cycles, and to maintain tip geometry and tactile responsiveness over repeated use.

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