Smillie Meniscotome str 6mm, 17cm

Clinical Application

This instrument is designed for controlled excision and contouring of meniscal tissue during knee surgery. It is used to remove torn or unstable meniscal fragments and to shape the remaining meniscus during partial meniscectomy and debridement. The straight geometry facilitates access to central and anterior meniscal tears and provides direct tactile control for precise cutting in both open and minimally invasive workflows where a handheld meniscotome is preferred.

Design & Configuration

The straight configuration provides a linear cutting axis that improves visualization and control when addressing anterior horn and central meniscal pathology. A 6 mm cutting blade width permits conservative, incremental tissue bites for preservation of healthy meniscal rim while removing damaged tissue. The 17 cm overall length balances reach into the joint with tactile feedback at the handle, aiding deliberate, surgeon-controlled resections.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Meniscotome (cutting instrument for meniscal tissue)
• Pattern / model: Smillie
• Configuration: straight
• Overall length: 17 cm
• Cutting blade width: 6 mm
• Typical use: partial meniscectomy, debridement, shaping of meniscal remnants
• Construction: reusable, surgical stainless steel

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for surgical use. The instrument is manufactured for reusable surgical workflows and is compatible with standard sterilization and reprocessing protocols used for stainless steel surgical instruments.

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