Hofmeister Director deep groove cvd 21cm

Clinical Application

Designed to provide controlled guidance of sutures, probes, drains and small instruments in deep or confined operative fields. The deep-groove guide seats and stabilizes sutures or probes during passage, reducing slippage and helping maintain intended trajectories. Common applications include general and abdominal surgery, deep soft-tissue repair, reconstructive procedures and any case requiring precise routing of sutures or drains away from underlying structures.

Design & Configuration

The curved shaft and deep longitudinal groove work together to increase reach and visibility in deeper cavities while stabilizing the item being guided. The curve allows the working tip to enter and follow curved tissue planes with minimal shaft interference, and the groove provides a defined channel to keep a suture or probe seated during passage. The 21 cm length balances reach with control for both adult and many pediatric applications.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Director (guide instrument)
• Pattern / model: Hofmeister Director
• Configuration: curved with deep groove
• Length: 21 cm
• Tip pattern: deep-groove curved tip to stabilize sutures/probes
• Typical use: guidance of sutures, probes, drains and small instruments in deep or confined sites
• Reusable: designed for repeated sterilization and clinical use

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability under repeated sterilization cycles. The grooved working surface is integrally formed to avoid seams and minimize tissue snagging. Construction emphasizes a balance of rigidity for controlled guidance and a refined tip profile for atraumatic passage.

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