Buckingham Footplate Hand Instrument Fig.1

Clinical Application

Designed for precision handling of small bony surfaces in otologic microsurgery, this instrument is used to support, elevate, or palpate the stapes footplate and adjacent ossicular structures during middle ear procedures such as stapedotomy/stapedectomy and ossiculoplasty. The footplate geometry provides a stable contact surface to transfer controlled, distributed force without concentrating pressure on a single point, improving tactile feedback during delicate bone work under the operating microscope.

Design & Configuration

The footplate working end offers a low-profile, anatomically compatible surface that permits controlled levering and support within the confined space of the external auditory canal and middle ear. A slim shank minimizes obstruction of the surgical field and facilitates microscopic visualization, while the hand-held design prioritizes tactile sensitivity so the surgeon can gauge resistance and displacement of small ossicular segments. The configuration is optimized for precision rather than bulk force, making it useful for fine adjustments and controlled mobilization of the footplate.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Hand surgical instrument
• Pattern / model: Buckingham Footplate Hand Instrument Fig.1
• Configuration: Footplate tip for focal support and manipulation
• Tip / jaw pattern: Flat/curved footplate working surface
• Typical surgical use: Manipulation of stapes footplate and small middle ear bony structures
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated clinical use and sterilization cycles. The single-piece working end and shank geometry reduce jointed interfaces that can trap biological material, and the polished surfaces facilitate cleaning. Designed for reusable clinical service and compatible with standard steam sterilization 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