Buckingham Footplate Hand Instrument Fig.3

Clinical Application

This footplate hand instrument provides a small, flat working surface that functions as a stable support or lever during delicate soft-tissue and micro-reconstructive work. It is designed to assist surgeons in controlled elevation of tissue planes, seating of small grafts or implants, and providing a low-profile platform beneath fine structures where a rounded or pointed instrument would cause tearing or concentrated pressure. The geometry is well suited to procedures that require fine tactile feedback and precision handling in constrained operative fields.

Design & Configuration

The instrument's footplate-style tip distributes contact force across a low-profile surface, reducing point pressure and the risk of tissue cut-through while allowing the surgeon to apply lifting or support forces with fine control. A slender shaft and ergonomic handpiece improve visibility and access to confined spaces. The Fig. 3 designation indicates a specific plate geometry intended for small-area support, providing a balance between surface coverage and maneuverability in microsurgical settings.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Hand instrument
• Pattern / model: Buckingham Footplate, Fig. 3
• Configuration: Footplate-style working tip for support and elevation
• Tip / jaw pattern: Footplate tip
• Typical surgical use: Precise tissue support, controlled elevation and manipulation in microsurgical and reconstructive procedures
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a smooth, polished finish for ease of cleaning and reprocessing. Constructed for repeated use in the operating room, the instrument is compatible with standard sterilization methods and designed for long-term durability under routine surgical handling.

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