Fahlbusch Scoop Malleable

Description

Fahlbusch Scoop Malleable

The Fahlbusch scoop is a malleable scoop for transsphenoidal pituitary surgery. Surgeons shape the shaft before use, then scoop out soft tumor tissue from the sella.

A scoop for soft tissue

Many pituitary tumors are soft. As a result, a scoop can lift the tissue out in pieces instead of cutting it. The malleable shaft lets the surgeon angle the scoop toward areas outside the straight line.

The 25 cm length

We list the scoop at 25 cm. That length passes comfortably through a nasal speculum. If you need the scoop head size, please contact us and we will measure it for you.

Scoop or curette

Curettes scrape and cut, while scoops collect tissue. So surgeons often alternate between the two during tumor removal. For example, a curette may loosen tissue and then the scoop lifts it out.

Completing the pituitary tray

This scoop fits alongside the Fahlbusch curette and other Landolt and Hardy instruments. In addition, many teams add scoops of other sizes. Ask us if you want help filling out a transsphenoidal set.

Caring for your Fahlbusch scoop

Rinse the scoop head as soon as possible, because tissue dries quickly in the cup. Next, brush both sides of the head and the shaft. Then dry the scoop completely and sterilize it.

Fahlbusch scoop specifications

• Malleable Fahlbusch pattern
• Overall length 25 cm
• Head size on request
• Stainless steel

Ordering the scoop

Our three-year warranty covers the scoop should any workmanship flaw show up. Our Atlanta team examines each scoop by hand first. The FAQ help page answers questions on ordering. Moreover, ASTM F899 is where we point buyers for surgical steel standards. The matching tool is the Fahlbusch curette malleable. Browse our neurosurgery department page for the rest.

For trained professional use. The care and sterilization notes page tells you how scoop pictures relate to stock and why alloys need nickel, while the returns section explains exchanges.