Grooved Director 12.5cm

Clinical Application

A grooved director provides a controlled channel to guide a scalpel blade, probe or suture passer during incisions and limited dissection. The instrument is used to protect underlying tissue and neurovascular structures while creating precise linear cuts or tunnels. Common procedural settings include minor general surgery, soft-tissue and plastic procedures, dermatologic excisions, and any operative step that requires a guarded, consistent cutting plane.

Design & Configuration

The longitudinal groove along the working edge accepts the cutting instrument or probe and stabilizes it throughout the incision. This geometry limits blade deviation and helps control depth and direction of the cut, reducing the risk of inadvertent injury to structures beneath the incision. The 12.5 cm overall length balances reach with tactile control, allowing use in confined operative fields without sacrificing ergonomics for the operator.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Grooved director
• Model: Grooved Director, 12.5 cm
• Configuration: Single-ended with longitudinal guide groove
• Tip pattern: Blunt, grooved tip designed to receive and steady a scalpel or probe
• Primary use: Guiding incisions, protecting underlying tissue, directing probes or sutures
• Construction: Reusable surgical instrument

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability under repeated sterilization cycles. Constructed as a reusable instrument with a robust single-piece working end to withstand routine clinical use and cleaning 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