De Vilbiss Instrument for Cranial Opening

Description

De Vilbiss Instrument for Cranial Opening

The De Vilbiss instrument is a hand tool for cranial opening. Surgeons use it to enlarge a burr hole and cut through the skull, while they keep close control over each bite.

Hand cutting at the skull

Power tools handle most skull cutting today. However, many surgeons still like a hand instrument for small openings, for trimming, or as a backup. This pattern gives them that option in a compact size.

Size offered

We list the instrument at 20 cm overall. That length balances leverage with a feel for the bone. If you need jaw or tip measurements, please ask us before placing your order.

Its role in cranial opening

First, the surgeon makes one or more burr holes. Next, the dura comes free from the bone with a dissector. Then the instrument extends the opening by taking bone from the edge of the hole.

Choosing between cranial tools

Our range also includes the Dahlgren pattern and several bone rongeurs. So compare the working ends and pick the one that matches your technique. Some teams keep both styles, because each suits a different bone edge.

Caring for your De Vilbiss instrument

After use, soak the working end briefly to loosen bone chips. Then scrub it with a nylon brush and rinse well. Lastly, dry every part and sterilize it as your department requires.

De Vilbiss instrument specifications

• Instrument for cranial opening, De Vilbiss pattern
• Size: 20 cm
• One size in stock
• Stainless steel

Order information

Every instrument ships under a three-year warranty covering workmanship. Our Atlanta staff examine it by hand before packing. Common questions about ordering sit on our FAQs page. Also, ASTM F899 sets the steel grades that we reference for this tool. To remove more bone at the edge, see the Olivecrona rongeur. You can browse related tools across the neurosurgery shop.

For professional users only. Our care guide notes why De Vilbiss photos may differ slightly and why the steel contains nickel. To send an item back, follow the returns page.