Clinical Application
Volkmann bone curettes are indicated for controlled removal of bone and soft fibrous tissue from cortical and cancellous surfaces. This Fig.5 configuration is used for targeted curettage in confined spaces where a spoon-shaped bowl provides both cutting edge contact and tactile feedback. Typical uses include removal of loose bone fragments, debridement of small cystic cavities, harvesting cancellous bone, and precise bone sculpting during orthopedic, hand, foot, ENT and select neurosurgical procedures.
Design & Configuration
The Volkmann scoop geometry concentrates the cutting edge around a shallow cup to allow efficient scraping while retaining small tissue fragments for controlled removal. The rigid 17 cm shaft provides reach into deeper operative fields without excessive flex, improving access in narrow anatomical corridors. The Fig.5 pattern denotes a mid-range bowl size suitable for medium-diameter curettage sites where balance between tissue capture and maneuverability is required.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Volkmann bone curette
- Pattern / model: Ferrozel Fig.5 Volkmann pattern
- Configuration: Spoon-shaped curette head on a rigid shaft
- Length: 17 cm
- Tip pattern: Volkmann scoop (cup-shaped cutting edge)
- Typical use: Bone scraping, curettage and debridement
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes, autoclavable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide a durable, corrosion-resistant working surface. The scoop-shaped tip is formed to maintain a defined cutting edge for precise curettage and long service life. Constructed for repeated reprocessing and sterilization in standard steam autoclave cycles.
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