Collin Operating Knife Fig.1

Clinical Application

This operating knife is intended for controlled, precision soft-tissue incisions and sharp dissection during open procedures. It is suitable for specialties that require fine manual control for skin, subcutaneous, and superficial fascial work where a rigid, surgeon‑handled blade offers tactile feedback and reproducible cutting performance.

Design & Configuration

The instrument's rigid shaft and ergonomically contoured handle provide balance and tactile control for sustained precision. The Fig.1 profile denotes a specific Collin configuration with a defined blade geometry that facilitates straight-line and short-stroke incisions while minimizing unwanted tip deflection. The handle shape supports fingertip and palmar grips to accommodate different surgeon techniques and improve procedural control in confined operative fields.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Operating knife (surgical knife)
• Pattern / model: Collin Operating Knife Fig.1
• Configuration: Rigid shaft with ergonomic handle and defined blade profile
• Typical surgical use: Precise soft‑tissue incision and dissection in open procedures
• Material / construction: Surgical‑grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical‑grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability. The single‑piece or assembled construction is compatible with standard hospital thermal and low‑temperature sterilization processes and engineered for repeated reprocessing cycles while maintaining edge integrity and handle ergonomics.

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