Schede Bone Curette 17cm, Fig.1

Clinical Application

Designed for precise bone curettage and controlled debridement, the Schede pattern curette is used to remove small fragments of bone, necrotic tissue, or cartilaginous debris from confined anatomical spaces. Typical applications include orthopedic procedures involving cancellous bone work, ENT and otologic cases requiring delicate bone removal in the temporal bone or mastoid, and maxillofacial/oral surgery for alveolar bone contouring and extraction site debridement. The spoon-shaped cutting edge allows the surgeon to scrape, scoop, and shape bone with tactile feedback while minimizing soft-tissue trauma.

Design & Configuration

The Schede pattern features a concave, spoon-like tip that concentrates force at the working edge for efficient scraping and scooping. The 17 cm shaft length provides reach for deeper cavities while keeping the hand clear of the field. The manual, single-handed design delivers direct tactile feedback—important for differentiating viable from nonviable bone and for controlled removal in delicate areas. The simple geometry makes the instrument versatile for both gross debridement and fine contouring tasks.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Bone curette (Schede pattern)
• Model: Fig.1
• Configuration: Handheld manual curette
• Length: 17 cm
• Tip pattern: Schede (spoon-shaped) tip for scraping and scooping
• Typical use: Bone scraping/debridement in orthopedic, ENT, maxillofacial and oral procedures
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance and durability under repeated clinical use. The instrument is manufactured and finished to deliver a smooth, burr-free cutting edge and consistent geometry at the tip. Designed for reusable use and compatible with routine sterilization processes used in surgical instrument reprocessing.

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