Clinical Application
This osteotome is intended for controlled bone cutting, chiseling, and osteotomy tasks where precise, narrow bone removal or shaping is required. The 3 mm chisel tip is suited to fine work on cortical and cancellous bone in procedures such as small-bone orthopedics (hand/foot), ENT and nasal bone contouring, craniofacial and reconstructive surgeries, and select dental or implant-related bone preparation. The instrument is typically used in conjunction with a mallet or controlled manual force to perform incremental cuts or to mobilize small bone segments.
Design & Configuration
The straight chisel geometry concentrates force at the 3 mm cutting edge for accurate, low-profile bone entry and controlled depth of cut. The 19 cm length provides a balance of reach and tactile control, allowing access into confined operative fields while maintaining surgeon feedback. The Walter pattern features a conventionally shaped handle and tapered shank to transfer impact energy reliably from mallet to blade for precise osteotomy control.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Osteotome
- Pattern / model: Walter
- Configuration: Straight chisel
- Length: 19 cm
- Tip: 3 mm chisel cutting edge
- Typical use: Controlled bone cutting and osteotomy in small-bone and reconstructive procedures
- Construction: Surgical stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel with a precision-ground chisel edge to deliver reliable cutting performance and edge retention under normal clinical use. The instrument is designed for repeated cleaning and sterilization and for long-term reuse when reprocessed 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