Doyen Mallet

Description

Doyen Mallet

The Doyen mallet is a classic surgical hammer with a round steel head. Surgeons use it to drive osteotomes, chisels and gouges with steady, even blows.

A familiar pattern

Eugene-Louis Doyen gave the name to many general surgical tools. Additionally, this mallet keeps that simple, balanced layout. As a result, it feels familiar to most theater teams.

Three head diameters

Pick a 25, 30 or 35 mm head. The 25 mm version is the lightest, so it suits small blades. On the other hand, the 35 mm head carries more mass for broad osteotomes.

Choosing a Doyen mallet

Think about the blades you use most. If they are fine, start with the 25 mm head. However, if you work on long bones or the pelvis, the 30 or 35 mm size makes more sense.

Striking technique

Hold the handle near its end for a longer swing. Then let the weight of the head do the work rather than forcing each blow. Short, regular taps keep the blade on its line.

Why weight differs by size

A wider head usually means more steel and therefore more mass. Consequently, the 35 mm Doyen moves a blade further with each tap than the 25 mm one. Even so, all three keep the same handle feel.

Doyen mallet head sizes

• 25 mm, 30 mm or 35 mm head
• Round steel striking faces
• Balanced classic pattern
• Delivered non-sterile

Mallet upkeep

Remove debris from both faces after use. Then wash, rinse and dry it before sterilization. Check that the head sits tight on the handle at every service.

The promise behind your mallet

Before we pack it, a colleague in Atlanta examines the mallet unhurriedly. If this mallet develops a workmanship issue, you keep three years against manufacturing defects. Many clinics keep an extra mallet for back-to-back cases. Our FAQ section sums up typical order queries. For a sister pattern, explore our Collin mallet. More pieces live in the orthopedic listings. Steel in surgical instruments meets a public standard: ASTM F899. Searching for help choosing a mallet? Contact us any time.

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