Cottle Dissector Elevator D/E 22cm

Clinical Application

This double-ended instrument is designed for controlled soft-tissue dissection and elevation in nasal and sinonasal procedures. Common uses include elevation of mucoperichondrial flaps during septoplasty, submucosal dissection for turbinate reduction, access and mobilization in open and closed rhinoplasty approaches, and fine dissection in endonasal sinus procedures. The combination dissector/elevator ends allow surgeons to switch between blunt plane development and levering maneuvers without exchanging instruments, improving efficiency during delicate mucosal and cartilaginous work.

Design & Configuration

The 22 cm shaft provides extended reach into the nasal cavity while maintaining tactile feedback at the tip. A double-ended layout places a dissector profile on one end and an elevator profile on the other, enabling both fine tissue separation and controlled elevation or levering. The slender, rigid shaft geometry preserves line-of-sight in confined anatomy and supports precise tip control for atraumatic flap creation and periosteal or perichondrial elevation.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Dissector / Elevator
• Pattern: Cottle
• Configuration: Double-ended — dissector and elevator ends
• Length: 22 cm
• Primary uses: Septoplasty, rhinoplasty, turbinate procedures, sinonasal dissection
• Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for strength, corrosion resistance, and repeated sterilization cycles. The construction supports routine cleaning and steam sterilization (autoclave) used in surgical instrument processing. The reusable design is intended for long-term clinical use when maintained per facility sterilization and inspection 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