Virchow Brain Knife hollow handle 26cm, Blade size 160mm

Clinical Application

Long, narrow blade geometry and a 160 mm cutting edge provide controlled sharp dissection in open cranial procedures. This instrument is used for precise corticectomy incisions, separation of gyri, arachnoid dissection, and other intracranial tissue cutting where a long-reach, finely controlled blade is required. The profile is suitable for tumor exposure, access to deep cortical planes, and procedural steps requiring delicate manual cutting within the cranial cavity.

Design & Configuration

The hollow-handle configuration reduces overall weight and improves balance at the surgeon’s fingertips, facilitating fine motor control during delicate neurosurgical maneuvers. The extended 160 mm blade length with a narrow cutting profile gives additional reach into deep operative fields while maintaining tactile feedback for precise depth control. The simple knife blade geometry offers a continuous edge for smooth, low-drag incisions.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Brain knife (neurosurgical dissecting knife)
• Pattern / model: Virchow
• Configuration: Hollow handle
• Overall length: 26 cm
• Blade length: 160 mm
• Typical use: Cortical incisions, sharp dissection in open cranial procedures
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel; hollow-handle construction
• Reusable: Designed for repeated use and reprocessing

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel, the instrument’s hollow-handle profile is engineered to reduce weight while maintaining rigidity for precise cutting. The materials and construction are compatible with standard hospital reprocessing and sterilization workflows when processed according to facility 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