Killian Claus/ Tilley Gouge V-shap 5mm, 17cm

Clinical Application

This V-shaped gouge is intended for controlled scooping, scoring and contouring of cartilage and thin bone in confined anatomical spaces. It is commonly used in septoplasty, internal and external rhinoplasty, turbinate work and other otolaryngology procedures where precise removal or shaping of small cartilage or bony spurs is required. The narrow 5 mm cutting width enables targeted tissue removal with minimal collateral disruption, helping preserve surrounding mucosa and structural support.

Design & Configuration

The V-shaped cutting geometry concentrates force along a narrow trough to produce a predictable scooping action, allowing the surgeon to carve or trough cartilage and thin cortical bone with tactile feedback. The 17 cm overall length provides reach into the nasal cavity while maintaining ergonomic control at the handle. The hand-held configuration permits single-handed manipulation with the non-dominant hand available for retraction or suction, improving efficiency during delicate dissection and contouring tasks.

Instrument Specifications

• Tip width: 5 mm V-shaped cutting/scooping edge
• Overall length: 17 cm
• Geometry: V-shaped gouge for controlled material removal
• Typical uses: septoplasty, rhinoplasty, turbinate sculpting, removal of small bony/cartilaginous spurs
• Hand-held manual instrument for fine dissection and contouring

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a precision-ground cutting edge to maintain sharpness and form. Constructed for durability and repeated sterilization cycles; the instrument is reusable and designed for routine clinical reprocessing in central sterile departments.

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