Carter/Dunning Elevator and Curette bl/sh 21cm

Clinical Application

This double-ended elevator/curette is designed to provide controlled elevation and scraping in confined surgical sites. The elevator end is used for periosteal and mucoperiosteal elevation and for blunt dissection, while the curette end is intended for scraping, removal of granulation tissue, and focused curettage of soft tissue or bone surfaces. Common clinical settings include otolaryngology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental extractions, and other soft-tissue procedures where both elevation and curettage are required without frequent instrument changes.

Design & Configuration

The instrument's double-ended layout combines an elevator and a curette on a single 21 cm shaft, allowing the operator to switch between elevation and curettage quickly. The blunt/sharp configuration gives versatility for both blunt tissue separation and sharper scraping or debridement as clinical need dictates. The shaft length provides reach into deeper oral and nasal cavities while maintaining tactile feedback, and the ergonomic balance reduces hand fatigue during repetitive maneuvers.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Elevator and curette
• Pattern / model: Carter/Dunning
• Configuration: Double-ended; blunt/sharp
• Length: 21 cm
• Tip pattern: Elevator tip and curette tip (blunt and sharp ends)
• Typical use: Periosteal elevation, blunt/sharp dissection, curettage and debridement
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from corrosion-resistant surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and repeated reprocessing. The single-piece or welded double-ended construction (depending on manufacturing method) provides reliable torque transmission and tactile control during elevation and curettage. Designed to withstand routine sterilization cycles and high-volume use in ambulatory surgery centers and hospitals.

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