Clinical Application
Designed for controlled curettage and tissue removal, this instrument is used to scrape, debride, or sample soft tissue and granulation tissue from confined spaces. Common applications include minor surgical procedures in dermatology, otolaryngology, gynecology, and general surgery where precise, low-profile scooping action is required to remove pathological tissue, harvest biopsy material, or clear debris from cavities and wound beds.
Design & Configuration
The scoop (spoon)-shaped working end provides a broad, concave surface that concentrates scraping force while minimizing unintended trauma to surrounding tissue. The 14 cm overall length offers reach into moderate-depth cavities while maintaining tactile feedback and manual control. The straight, hand-held design allows the surgeon to apply measured pressure and fine directional control during curettage, improving accuracy for focal tissue removal and specimen collection.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Curette
- Pattern / model: Vidal Lupus
- Configuration: Manual scoop curette
- Length: 14 cm
- Tip pattern: Scoop / spoon-shaped tip
- Typical use: Precise scraping, debridement, tissue removal in confined spaces
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes — compatible with standard sterilization protocols
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability, corrosion resistance and repeated sterilization. The working end is precision-formed to provide a consistent, smooth scraping surface that permits clean specimen retrieval and predictable performance. The instrument is intended for reprocessing and sterilization between uses 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