Grooved Director 20cm

Clinical Application

A grooved director provides a controlled channel for a scalpel, suture, catheter, or drain, allowing precise, linear incisions and the safe passage of instruments while protecting deeper tissues. At 20 cm overall length, this director is suited to procedures requiring reach into deeper wounds, tunnels, or cavities—common in general surgery, ENT, plastic/reconstructive cases, and minor procedure rooms. It is useful for releasing subcutaneous adhesions, creating or extending incisions with predictable depth and direction, and guiding drains or tubing without unnecessary trauma to adjacent structures.

Design & Configuration

The longitudinal groove along the working end stabilizes a scalpel blade or catheter in a defined plane, minimizing blade wander and allowing the surgeon to control incision angle and depth with tactile feedback. The extended 20 cm length increases reach into deeper anatomical corridors while keeping the operator's hand clear of the entry site. The working end is shaped to present a smooth, continuous guide that supports blunt dissection and atraumatic passage of sutures or drains.

Instrument Specifications

• Overall length: 20 cm
• Working feature: Longitudinal guide groove to seat scalpel blades, sutures, catheters, or drains
• Primary functions: Guided incisions, tissue protection during dissection, conduit for drains/tubes
• Reusable instrument designed for standard surgical sterilization

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical‑grade stainless steel for strength, corrosion resistance, and repeated sterilization cycles. Designed as a reusable instrument suitable for autoclave processing and routine surgical instrument care.

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