Fahlbusch Curette Malleable

Description

Fahlbusch Curette Malleable

The Fahlbusch curette is a malleable curette for transsphenoidal surgery. Surgeons use it to remove pituitary tumor tissue through the nose, and they can bend the shaft to reach around the sella.

Why a malleable shaft

Pituitary tumors often extend beyond the direct line of sight. So a curette that the surgeon can shape before use helps to reach these areas. The surgeon bends the shaft to suit the case, then works through the speculum.

Size and tip

This curette comes at 25 cm with a 2.5 mm tip. The long shaft passes through the nasal speculum. Meanwhile, the small tip suits fine removal of tissue in tight corners.

In transsphenoidal surgery

First, the speculum opens the route to the sphenoid. Next, the surgeon opens the sella floor. Then curettes and scoops remove the tumor tissue, and the curette handles the smaller, harder-to-reach areas.

Building a pituitary set

Most transsphenoidal sets hold curettes in several sizes. In addition, malleable scoops and enucleators complete the range. For instance, a 2.5 mm curette works well next to a larger ring curette.

Caring for your Fahlbusch curette

Straighten the shaft gently after the case if your protocol allows it. Then clean the tip with a small brush and rinse the full length. Dry it completely before you sterilize and store it.

Fahlbusch curette specifications

• Malleable curette, Fahlbusch pattern
• Length: 25 cm
• Tip size: 2.5 mm
• Stainless steel

Buying from Intrace USA

We stand behind the curette with a three-year warranty for workmanship issues. Our Atlanta staff inspect every curette by hand prior to shipping. The FAQ section of our site covers payment and returns. Also, ASTM F899 is our chosen reference for surgical instrument alloys. For a larger tip size, compare the Hardy curette malleable. Our neurosurgery range page lists every pituitary tool we carry.

For professional use. See our care and sterilization guidance to learn why a curette photo can differ from stock and where nickel enters steel. The shipping section gives delivery estimates.