Clinical Application
This double-ended Watson Cheyne elevator is intended for fine, controlled elevation and dissection in procedures that require delicate handling of soft tissue and periosteum. Its small 2 × 2.5 mm working ends provide the precision needed for otologic and ENT tasks such as canal work, soft-tissue elevation in confined spaces, and microdissection where minimizing collateral tissue trauma is important. The 13 cm length balances reach into narrow operative fields with tactile feedback for controlled maneuvers.
Design & Configuration
The double-ended configuration allows the operator to switch working tips quickly without changing instruments, improving procedural efficiency and maintaining exposure in tight fields. Small-dimensioned working ends concentrate force over a limited area to facilitate blunt or semi-sharp elevation while reducing traction on surrounding tissue. The overall length provides sufficient reach for ear canal and other confined approaches while preserving manual control.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Surgical elevator
- Pattern / model: Watson Cheyne double-ended
- Configuration: Double-ended, single-piece design
- Length: 13 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: 2 × 2.5 mm small working ends for fine elevation
- Typical surgical use: Precise elevation and dissection in ENT/otologic and other delicate soft-tissue or periosteal procedures
- Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for rigidity and corrosion resistance. The single-piece, reusable construction is compatible with routine sterilization practices used in operating rooms and ambulatory surgical centers. The small, precisely formed working ends maintain definition for controlled tissue engagement over repeated use.
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