Clinical Application
This operating knife is configured for precise, controlled soft-tissue incisions and fine dissection. Its Fig.6 blade profile is intended to provide a defined cutting geometry useful for entry incisions, mucosal work and delicate tissue delineation where tactile feedback and edge control are important. Common applications include procedures that require accurately controlled linear or slightly curved cuts in confined or delicate operative fields.
Design & Configuration
The Fig.6 blade profile denotes a specific cutting geometry selected to combine a reliable cutting edge with a tip shape that facilitates visibility and controlled depth during incisions. The hand-held configuration supports direct tactile feedback for the surgeon, enabling incremental tissue entry and fine adjustments during dissection. These design attributes help minimize unnecessary tissue trauma while maintaining efficient cutting performance.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Operating knife (scalpel)
- Pattern / model: Collin Operating Knife Fig.6
- Configuration: Fig.6 blade profile; hand-held operating knife
- Typical surgical use: Precise soft-tissue incisions and controlled dissection in general and specialty procedures
- Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide durable cutting performance and resistance to corrosion. The blade is precision-ground to deliver a consistent edge suitable for repeated clinical use. The instrument is intended for reuse and can be reprocessed according to facility sterilization protocols (autoclave-compatible when processed per validated procedures).
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